Home Insurance News

Insurer warns of trick and treat damage

Homeowners are being warned of the damage that unruly 'trick and treaters' can cause to the home.

£810m worth of property at risk

Uninsured property at risk on bonfire night, says insurers.

Predicted property spree in second homes

Tax break enables wealthy pension-holders to buy property at a hugely decreased price.

Survey shows that Brit's love thy neighbour

Most Brits will look out for a neighbour's property while they are away, says a new report.

Tesco launches home insurance sale

Tesco has announced discounts on its home insurance.

Winter woe for homeowners

Homeowners are being warned to take adequate security measures for their homes over the winter months.

Don't cause fireworks at home

The CIS warns homeowners on the importance of home insurance on fireworks night.

Weather warning issued to homeowners

Following severe weather warnings, a leading bank has issued a home insurance warning to homeowners.

iPod generation at risk of robbery

A new report has revealed that younger people are living in fear of theft.

FSA urges clearer insurance policies

The FSA has revealed that some insurance policies are confusing consumers.

Nearly 700,000 homes empty

Research by Halifax has shown that there are 689,675 empty homes in England.

Lloyds TSB to offer insurance to those affected by weather

Anyone in Carlisle who has a home insurance policy with Lloyds TSB will have access to on-the-ground staff available.

UK homeowners prepare for further flood chaos

Buy-to-let landlords are looking confident this month with most experiencing stable or growing tenant demand.

Home insurance costs creeping up

Research from the AA shows that home insurance rose by around two per cent over the past quarter.

Homeowners urged to prepare for the "coldest winter"

Homeowners advised to carry out a series of simple to tests to determine whether their homes can withstand bad weather

UK property owners prepare for "flood season"

Consumers urged to take out home insurance as flood season comes round again.

Burglars badgered by camera

An elderly couple caught thieves with their badger-cam.

£10.2bn stashed in smellies

Brits have large and expensive toiletry collections says a new survey.

BOE identifies mortgage equity withdrawal trend

More Brits are using their homes to borrow money says the Bank of England.

But-to-let-thriving says report

The buy-to-let market is showing rising returns on investment.

Homeowners overspending on buildings insurance

Some homeowners may be over paying on their buildings insurance policies.

 

• September 2005
• News For 2005
• November 2005