Home Insurance News

Yorkshire buy-to-let market booming

The buy-to-let housing market in Yorkshire is thriving, with rental incomes on the increase says a report.

Holidaymakers at risk from burglary

One in 20 holidaymakers have their homes burgled while away says a new report.

Uni students should insure belongings

University students can extend their parents home insurance policy to cover them while away, says home insurance experts

Brits spend billions on their bulbs!

With Brits spending billions on their gardens, it is important to take out adequate cover.

Cowboy builders give homeowners big bills

Bad workman are costing homeowners money.

UK freezers hoard £3.7 billion

UK households store a wealth of foods in their freezers reveals new reserch.

University towns see biggest property price rises

Houses in univeristy towns are increasing in value faster than elsewhere in the UK.

Brits worry about neighbourhood crime

A new survey has found that Neighbourhood Watch schemes can reduce crime rates and make more people feel safe.

Technology in the home increasing contents value

New technology is increasing the value of belongings in an average house.

Little treasures cause £3m in house damage

Children are more likely to cause damage to the home over the summer months claims a new report.

Weather-related house claims rising says ABI

The ABI has announced that claims for house damage caused by bad weather are on the rise.

Household bills on the rise says report

Houshold bills are rising, finds a new report.

Brits confident of house price growth

Although the housing market may currently be experiencing slow growth, consumers remain optimistic about house prices.

HomeBuy details released

The government has announced the details of the HomeBuy scheme.

Brits lack emergency savings

Brits are not saving enough for emergencies advises a new report.

Burglars take advantage of open windows

A new report advises homeowners to be careful of robbery over the summer.

58% of small firms affected by crime

A new report finds that over half of small businesses are affected by crime.

Database could cut home insurance premiums

A new database could help identify areas where flooding is prevalent, possibly cutting home insurance premiums.

Danger of home repair costs

Homeowners are not saving enough to cover any repair bills for the home.

Tornado victims uninsured

Nearly half of the tornado victims did not have home insurance says the local council.

Home is Brits priority

The average person in the UK spends more money on the home than anything else.

Homeowners sitting on £1.6 bn

Homeowners have lots of cash hidden about the home finds a new survey.

 

• July 2005
• News For 2005
• September 2005