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A new Halifax Home Insurance survey has found that a feeling of safety plays a large role when people choose where to live.

New data from Swinton reveals a spike in home insurance claims during half-term breaks.

New research shows the extent of Britons' valuable collections - but also reveals that many are not protected by home insurance.

Homeowners planning some DIY for the bank holiday weekend should make sure accidental damage cover is included in their home insurance policies, according to AA Insurance.

People taking camping trips in the UK this year can extend their home insurance policies to cover possessions.

New research has suggested that Britons who entertain at home to save money could be losing £1.5 billion a year through 'mishaps'.

New research from Sainsbury's Home Insurance reveals the cost of replacing items lost after a fire or other disaster.

Newly-married couples should make sure that gifts and other items bought for their wedding are covered by their home insurance, according to Direct Line.

An insurance firm has warned that the theft of David Cameron's bike for the second time in ten months may herald the start of a 'Himalayan peak in cycle theft'.

A large number of Britons feel more at risk of being burgled than in the past, a new study shows.

Homeowners should make sure they are covered by their home insurance policy before undertaking any DIY work, Sainsbury's has warned.

The UK's biggest insurer has warned that burglaries could increase by 50 percent by the end of the year, as a result of the recession and increased redundancies.

People living in London are the most likely to be burgled out of the whole of the UK, new research finds.

More than £582 million has been lost by women who have had their handbags stolen, new research has revealed.

The Association of British Insurers believes that the recession caused a large increase in the amount of fraudulent insurance claims last year, with home insurance accounting for more than half of the total.

The UK's sheds are not properly secured despite containing hundreds of pounds worth of property, a new survey finds.

A new study shows that half of the UK population do not feel that they are as skilled at DIY jobs as their parents.

Many Brits are cancelling their home insurance policies in an effort to cut costs - despite fears of burglaries rising.

Householders have been warned to ensure their home insurance policies are sufficient for any DIY projects they plan to undertake.

The majority of British householders have not ensured that their home insurance covers the plants in their gardens.

Home insurance provider Liverpool Victoria has advised buyers to check the state of a neighbourhood before buying a new home as one untidy house can have a negative impact on property prices.

Rural homes are experiencing an increase in theft as the recession takes hold, specialist home insurance provider NFU Mutual has said.

A lack of flood risk help makes the London borough of Kensington & Chelsea one of the safest places to live in the UK.