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Home insurance guides
Our guides look at everything you need to know about home insurance, whatever your circumstances, including unusual properties, holiday homes or areas at risk of flooding.
A first time buyer guide to buildings insurance
There are a lot of costs to consider when buying your first home, but buildings insurance is one you can’t ignore.
Can home insurance cover flooding?
If your home floods, the costs of repairing the damage can be huge, so it pays to have a home insurance policy that can cover the cost. Here is how to find a policy that can cover flooding.
How to claim on your home insurance policy
If your home is damaged or burgled it can cost thousands to put right, but your home insurance could cover the cost. Here is how to make a home insurance claim.
What does buildings insurance cover?
You can protect your home with buildings insurance, but you need to know what you can claim for. Here is what is covered by buildings insurance.
Can home insurance cover subsidence?
If your home suffers from subsidence, finding an insurance policy to protect your property can be tricky. Here is how to get cover if your property has experienced subsidence.
What home insurance do students need?
If you are a student you might have expensive belongings that you need to protect, whether you in live in halls or with friends. Here is how to get the right student home cover.
What does contents insurance cover?
A contents insurance policy could protect your personal belongings, whether you own or rent your home. Here is what contents cover can protect you against.
How to get your home winter ready
As the temperature drops, the risk of damage to your home goes up. Here are the three things you need from your home insurance to stay safe and warm this winter.
8 ways to cut your home insurance costs
Your home insurance gives you valuable financial protection against things like fire and theft, but you should not pay more than you have to for cover. Here is how to save on your policy.
How to insure your holiday home abroad
If you have a second home overseas, you need to make sure it is properly insured. Here is everything you need to know about insuring your holiday home.
What home insurance do you need?
Whether you live in a flat or a mansion, getting the right home insurance policy is essential. Here is how to find the best cover for your property.
Can you insure an unoccupied house?
If you own a property that will be left empty, you need a specialist home insurance policy to protect it. Here is how to cover your unoccupied home.