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15, May, 2012
Combi-boilers can save homeowners space and money

Investing in a combi-boiler will give property owners the chance to increa ...

14, May, 2012
DIY enables people to 'express creativity'

DIY gives people the opportunity to express creativity within their homes. ...

11, May, 2012
Nearly 3.5m UK homeowners are without sufficient home insurance

Almost 3.5 million homeowners across the UK are without adequate home ins ...

10, May, 2012
More investment in home improvements is 'needed'

More money is needed to help with investments in home improvement work, on ...

08, May, 2012
Home refurbishments can 'transform minds'

Home renovations can alter residents' mindsets and lead to more po ...

04, May, 2012
Homeowners warned to prepare for potential flooding

Flash floods can easily occur at this time of year, which is why a number ...

03, May, 2012
Bank holiday offers DIY opportunity for homeowners

The upcoming May bank holiday gives people an excellent opportunity to com ...

01, May, 2012
Drought still on as Britain experiences wettest April ever

The risk of flooding in parts of Britain is still high after yet more over ...

27, Apr, 2012
Cheaper end of high street is still 'producing quality'

The cheaper end of the high street is still producing quality when it come ...

26, Apr, 2012
Flood alerts issued after torrential downpours

A number of flood alerts have been issued after torrential downpours fell ...

25, Apr, 2012
Homeowners showing more confidence when personalising property space

Property owners are demonstrating a higher level of confidence when person ...

24, Apr, 2012
Flood alerts anticipated across UK in coming days

Flood alerts are expected to be issued across Britain in the coming days, ...

23, Apr, 2012
Loft conversions may increase property value

There are a number of ways that homeowners can increase the value of their ...

20, Apr, 2012
Police recover late Ben Hollioake's stolen cricket items

Police in Australia have recovered most of the late Ben Hollioake' ...

19, Apr, 2012
DIY needs balance between personal taste and value

When undertaking DIY, homeowners should try to achieve a balance between p ...

17, Apr, 2012
Flooding is major topic for Haydon Wick councillors

Flooding has become a key topic for Haydon Wick councillors, with resident ...

16, Apr, 2012
'Insulation and low energy lighting' can help to lower energy bills

Insulation and low energy lighting are two key measures that homeowners ca ...

12, Apr, 2012
Drought could increase risk of flash flooding

Drought conditions could increase the risk of flash flooding in many parts ...

11, Apr, 2012
Start small with first-time DIY

When trying out home improvements for the first time, it is important to s ...

10, Apr, 2012
ABI publishes insurance tips for street parties

The upcoming Diamond Jubilee celebrations mean that many Britons will be c ...

04, Apr, 2012
DIY-loving Brits neglect roof maintenance

Britons are failing to pay proper attention to their roofs and are therefo ...

03, Apr, 2012
Protect garden equipment this spring

The recent warmer temperatures have made many homeowners consider how to p ...

02, Apr, 2012
Cockermouth flood defences to be discussed at council meeting

Flood defences for Cockermouth could be given the go-ahead later this mont ...

30, Mar, 2012
Try out inexpensive home design trends

The upcoming Bank Holiday weekends are a great time to do some decorating, ...

29, Mar, 2012
Plan ahead to maximise property space

Improving and maintaining one's existing home is often more cost-e ...

28, Mar, 2012
Britons love cleaning their house, study shows

More than a third of women have admitted that they secretly like cleaning, ...

28, Mar, 2012
Avoid sharing spare keys

Most Brits are not aware of the risks they take when giving out spare keys ...

27, Mar, 2012
Think twice before committing to home improvements

Homeowners should think ahead before planning DIY in their home, experts h ...

26, Mar, 2012
Do not shy away from DIY projects

Homeowners should not be afraid of tackling simple DIY challenges around t ...

26, Mar, 2012
Take steps to prevent subsidence this summer

While the unseasonably warm weather is welcomed by the UK, the high temper ...

23, Mar, 2012
Tips for first-time tenants

The Association of Residential Letting and Agents (ARLA) has released a li ...

23, Mar, 2012
Do careful research before downsizing

There are a number of factors for retired homeowners to take into account ...

20, Mar, 2012
BPF calls for new flood insurance settlement

Homeowners could be left high and dry if the government and insurers canno ...

16, Mar, 2012
Notification of Financial Services Authority Alert

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has advised UIA (Insurance) Ltd tha ...

13, Mar, 2012
Government scheme launched to help FTBs

A new government initiative is set to help potential homeowners take their ...

08, Mar, 2012
Set a budget for home extension plans

Homeowners who are planning to add an extension to their property should s ...

05, Mar, 2012
Homeowners urged to guard against bogus policemen

Elderly Essex residents have been told to be wary of criminals posing as p ...

02, Mar, 2012
Where are Britain's 'knowsiest' neighbours?

British homeowners are "obsessed" with house prices and ...

01, Mar, 2012
Reconfiguring property can create more living space

Making improvements to an existing property can be more economically sound ...

29, Feb, 2012
Homebuyers are "confused" by financial jargon

Many consumers looking to take their first step on the property ladder fin ...

29, Feb, 2012
Plant rhubarb to 'prevent break-ins'

The Metropolitan Police have suggested a rather unusual way to improve hom ...

29, Feb, 2012
Make home improvements more affordable

Homeowners who wish to re-decorate or re-design their property can do so w ...

29, Feb, 2012
Operation Twist launched to tackle Huntingdonshire crimes

Police have launched an operation to crack down on criminals in Huntingdon ...

28, Feb, 2012
Homeowners could save by making their home green

Property owners could help to cut their monthly energy costs by making the ...

28, Feb, 2012
Property extension dreams could be ruined through poor planning

Property investors could find that their extension dreams are ruined if th ...

28, Feb, 2012
Government urged to offer more help to first-time buyers

The government could do more to help first-time buyers get on the property ...

28, Feb, 2012
Brits keeping £5.6bn inside their property

Brits are choosing to keep large amounts of cash in their home, putting th ...

28, Feb, 2012
House purchase loans in Northern Ireland rise at end of 2011

The number of house purchase loans taken out in the last three months of 2 ...

22, Feb, 2012
How to make your home insurance premiums more affordable

There are a number of steps that consumers can take to make sure that thei ...

17, Feb, 2012
Students find 'ham burglar' in kitchen

A 'burglar' who stole turkey ham from his victim's ...

15, Feb, 2012
Know the ins and outs of any insurance policy

It is important to fully understand the extent to which a house and its co ...

09, Feb, 2012
Beware of bogus workmen burglars

Homeowners have been warned to be vigilant against fraudulent traders who ...

06, Feb, 2012
More homeowners are joining the Neighbourhood Watch

An increasing number of Britons are making use of Neighbourhood Watch sche ...

02, Feb, 2012
Bungling burglars book taxi as getaway vehicle

Two burglars who used a taxi to haul their goods were easily caught, after ...

31, Jan, 2012
One in six UK homes are at risk of flooding

Around five million UK homes, the equivalent of one in six, are at risk of ...

30, Jan, 2012
Homeowners must take safety precautions during cold snap

Households should take steps to protect themselves and their homes during ...

26, Jan, 2012
Serial burglar vows to steal more

A prolific burglar, whose ill-gotten gains were confiscated by police, has ...

24, Jan, 2012
December stats hopeful but housing market uncertain, says CML

Mortgage lending showed a marked increase in December, but the housing mar ...

23, Jan, 2012
Fire fighters issue warnings during Electrical Fire Safety Week

Fire fighters across the UK are urging home owners to take particular care ...

20, Jan, 2012
HSBC pledges £3bn to first time buyers

HSBC has set aside £3 billion for lending to first time buyers l ...

19, Jan, 2012
More than 200,000 homeowners face flood insurance problems

Homeowners who live in flood-risk areas could face repossession and be lef ...

17, Jan, 2012
Carbon monoxide detectors are 'essential'

All households should be fitted with a carbon monoxide alarm located close ...

16, Jan, 2012
UK courts adopt new sentencing guidelines for burglaries

New sentencing guidelines have come into force in the UK courts with the e ...

09, Jan, 2012
TV star's stolen car returned after burglary

TV host Graham Norton has had his stolen car returned after making a radio ...

06, Jan, 2012
Hire accredited contracts for storm damage, says APL

The Association of Professional Landscapers is urging consumers to hire ac ...

05, Jan, 2012
Spate of Welsh burglaries prompts police warning

Homeowners in South Wales are being urged by the police to make sure they ...

04, Jan, 2012
Households are in for a "nasty energy bill shock"

Home owners could be hit with a hefty energy bill this month, according to ...

03, Jan, 2012
Home owners warned to be prepared for 'unfortunate eventualities'

Home owners have been advised to secure their property in light of severe ...

29, Dec, 2011
Smoke alarm 'one new year?s resolution that could save lives'

A fire service is urging home owners to make installing a smoke alarm one ...

28, Dec, 2011
200,000 homes may be left without flood cover, says ABI

Thousands of people whose homes were flooded in 2007 could be left unable ...

22, Dec, 2011
Burglars target Peter Crouch's £4.5m home

Burglars have broken into the home of England striker Peter Crouch and sto ...

21, Dec, 2011
Ex-burglar reveals Christmas 'top ten' and offers advice

Homeowners have been offered advice on how to protect their possessions th ...

15, Dec, 2011
Insulation is vital to protecting the home

Homeowners have been advised that the best way to protect their house from ...

13, Dec, 2011
Private rental homes more at risk of winter damage

Privately rented homes across the country could be at greater risk of dama ...

12, Dec, 2011
Protect the home and car this winter

With winter conditions starting to worsen, the nights getting darker, and ...

12, Dec, 2011
British homes to be battered by wintry weather

The wintry weather and stormy conditions which caused home insurance clai ...

07, Dec, 2011
Lock doors and windows to deter burglars

Police in Essex have urged homeowners to make sure that they are protectin ...

07, Dec, 2011
Photograph valuables in case of theft

Homeowners could increase the chances of retrieving their items if they ar ...

30, Nov, 2011
British DIY enthusiasts causing rise in claims

People in the UK whose budget is being squeezed by the current cost of liv ...

30, Nov, 2011
People hit by floods should claim as soon as they can

People with house insurance policies have been urged to trust their insu ...

29, Nov, 2011
Tenants need to know their winter obligations

People who live in rental homes in the private property sector need to kno ...

28, Nov, 2011
Less than a fifth of homes energy efficient

Less than a fifth of the UK population are making their homes suitably ene ...

25, Nov, 2011
Energy price reprieve for customers

Home insurance customers who get their energy from one independent gas a ...

22, Nov, 2011
Homeowners value pets over gadgets

People with house insurance policies would rather rescue their pets than ...

21, Nov, 2011
Home insurance changes 'could affect flood-hit houses'

Home insurance customers who have been affected by flooding in the past ...

16, Nov, 2011
Debt means homes could be put at risk of winter damage

People with house insurance policies may opt to put their home at risk o ...

15, Nov, 2011
Home insurance customers financially struggling

House insurance policyholders are struggling to make ends meet now more ...

15, Nov, 2011
Landlords need to ensure home safety in winter months

House insurance policyholders should make sure ahead of the cold winter ...

11, Nov, 2011
Homeowners urged to be vigilant against crime

Homeowners with house insurance policies should make sure they are extra ...

09, Nov, 2011
Tenants should ensure their landlords check carbon monoxide alarms

House insurance customers who are living in rental homes should make sur ...

07, Nov, 2011
Homes at risk of burst pipes as prices rise

People with home insurance policies could face further fears of insuranc ...

03, Nov, 2011
Many houses risking burst pipes and claims this winter(2)

A vast majority of homes could be risking house insurance claims for bur ...

03, Nov, 2011
Many houses risking burst pipes and claims this winter

A vast majority of homes could be risking house insurance claims for bur ...

02, Nov, 2011
The cost of home insurance inflated by renewing

British house insurance policyholders are wasting £667 million ...

31, Oct, 2011
November is the worst month for burglaries

House insurance customers should look after their property and make sure ...

27, Oct, 2011
Escape of water 'a greater risk than burglary'

The change in the lifestyle of the average house insurance customer now ...

24, Oct, 2011
Homeowners encouraged to get gas safety checked for winter

Home insurance policyholders need to make sure that they have had the safe ...

21, Oct, 2011
Christmas spend could heighten need for home insurance

New research has revealed how much Brits are planning to spend this Christ ...

20, Oct, 2011
Majority of Brits buying house insurance online

The majority of British house insurance customers are now totally comfor ...

18, Oct, 2011
Homeowners urged to test fire alarms when changing their clocks

A new advertising campaign from the government will urge house insurance ...

17, Oct, 2011
Police offer tips on how to avoid winter burglaries

House insurance policyholders have been offered tips on how to keep thei ...

14, Oct, 2011
British gas gives advice on home care this winter

With the expected early winter almost upon the UK, house insurance polic ...

13, Oct, 2011
Insurance claims could go up with energy price problems

House insurance policyholders could end up making more claims for winter ...

12, Oct, 2011
Thrifty home improvements can help with winter proofing

House insurance customers can winter proof their properties without brea ...

10, Oct, 2011
Gas customers putting themselves at risk

House insurance customers could be putting themselves and their families ...

07, Oct, 2011
Storm related claims increased massively in past year

With winter and all the adverse conditions it brings with it just around t ...

06, Oct, 2011
Homeowners could struggle with energy bills

House insurance policyholders should ensure their homes are well insulat ...

05, Oct, 2011
Incorrect valuation of possessions could lead to home insurance issues

House insurance policyholders could end up causing themselves issues in ...

04, Oct, 2011
House insurance postcode lottery revealed

People living in Jersey are reaping the rewards for their choice of locati ...

03, Oct, 2011
Shed tour to highlight need for garden security

Tips will be handed out to those looking for best home insurance rates w ...

30, Sep, 2011
Homeowners urged to check regulations on lodgers

People with house insurance have been reminded to check the terms and co ...

29, Sep, 2011
Homeowners should prepare for autumn weather

House insurance policyholders should prepare for autumn and colder weath ...

28, Sep, 2011
Scottish government to help homeowners with insulation

The Scottish government will help 200,000 house insurance policyholders ...

27, Sep, 2011
Burglars use social media to target victims

An increasing number of burglars are using social media outlets to target ...

26, Sep, 2011
Police issue burglary prevention advice

People with house insurance policies should take care to protect themsel ...

23, Sep, 2011
Students advised to check insurance before moving away

People with house insurance policies have been advised that it is better ...

22, Sep, 2011
Homeowners urged to be wary of carbon monoxide ahead of winter

House insurance policyholders are being urged to be vigilant and check b ...

21, Sep, 2011
Freezing weather predicted from next month

Brits with house insurance policies may want to carry out checks on thei ...

20, Sep, 2011
How to tend to a garden in autumn

With autumn quickly rolling in, house insurance policyholders may want t ...

19, Sep, 2011
Properties in Norwich to become greener?

House insurance policyholders living around Norwich could soon be benefi ...

14, Sep, 2011
Brits living in the countryside 'taking steps to ensure security'

House insurance policyholders who live in the countryside could be wise ...

08, Sep, 2011
Why Brits should regularly vacuum their carpets

House insurance policyholders looking to keep their property's i ...

07, Sep, 2011
Home insurance customers 'ignoring insulation because of laziness'

Many house insurance policyholders are failing to delve into projects wh ...

01, Sep, 2011
Those with home insurance 'hoping to go green'

House insurance policyholders in the UK are currently finding it difficu ...

25, Aug, 2011
Families advised to 'be prepared for floods'

House insurance policyholders have been urged to be prepared for the thr ...

23, Aug, 2011
House insurance customers told 'behave when disposing of waste'

Home insurance policyholders have been urged to cut down on the amount of ...

19, Aug, 2011
How home insurance customers can combat rising inflation

Home insurance policyholders have been advised on what they can do inside ...

18, Aug, 2011
Home extension work 'is strong in the UK'

Many home insurance policyholders are looking at carrying out improvements ...

11, Aug, 2011
Those with home insurance 'turning to rent-to-buy to sell a house'

A variety of methods are being used by home insurance policyholders in the ...

10, Aug, 2011
Homeowners urged to 'contact insurance broker if affected by UK riots'

Brits who have been caught up in the riots that have spread across the UK ...

10, Aug, 2011
Water damage in the home 'can be horrendous'

House insurance policyholders have been advised to make sure that they a ...

09, Aug, 2011
UIA Claims Announcement 9/8/11 Regarding Recent Riots

Please note that UIA have set up a dedicated team to handle any claims tha ...

09, Aug, 2011
Brits urged to 'take care of the home before holidaying'

Many British house insurance policyholders are returning from a summer h ...

05, Aug, 2011
Causes of blocked pipes in the UK revealed

House and content insurance policyholders may want to be aware of what cou ...

04, Aug, 2011
Stretching house insurance to cover student accommodation 'has risks'

Brits have been warned about using their parent's house insurance ...

03, Aug, 2011
Redditch travel agents help to cut break-ins over summer

Home insurance policyholders in Redditch are being boosted by the news tha ...

29, Jul, 2011
Keeping a garden looking beautiful in hot weather

House and content insurance policyholders have been told how they can keep ...

14, Jul, 2011
Many Brits 'not reporting crime in their area'

Online police crime maps could be leading to a number of house insurance ...

12, Jul, 2011
House insurance policyholders 'split over dishwasher appeal'

Home insurance policyholders have a split opinion over how they regard hav ...

11, Jul, 2011
How to improve small rooms in a home

House insurance policyholders who currently occupy a small property have ...

08, Jul, 2011
Cheap ways for house insurance policyholders to enhance a home

People with house insurance do not need to break the bank just to carry ...

07, Jul, 2011
Improving a home 'popular for many Brits'

Many home insurance policyholders look to be more inclined to improve the ...

06, Jul, 2011
Rise in Brits using personal loans to fund home improvements

Home insurance policyholders seem to be turning to borrowing in order to e ...

04, Jul, 2011
Summer festival attendees told of contents insurance importance

Those heading to one of this year's entertaining summer festivals ...

24, Jun, 2011
Smoke alarms 'can protect home and content insurance items'

Brits have been told of how some people could be putting items on their ho ...

21, Jun, 2011
Energy bill worries of home insurance customers

Home insurance policyholders in the UK are sharing a common fear of not be ...

20, Jun, 2011
How home insurance customers could be throwing away cash

Many home insurance policyholders may be throwing a load of their money do ...

14, Jun, 2011
Incentives for home insurance policyholders to correctly fill bins

Home insurance policyholders will no longer face fines if they overfill wa ...

07, Jun, 2011
Brits given tips regarding home and contents insurance

Brits have been told of the importance of getting home and contents insur ...

02, Jun, 2011
Home insurance customers urged 'consider energy efficiency'

People with home insurance policies in rural areas of the UK have been t ...

26, May, 2011
Brits urged 'get beloved technology items insured'

With the rise in people taking up technology gadgets, homeowners should be ...

18, May, 2011
Increase in mobile phone insurance enquires

Brits who have splashed out on a new smartphone have been told of the rise ...

10, May, 2011
Pensioners with home insurance warned of preying tradesmen

Older home insurance policyholders have been particularly urged to beware ...

26, Apr, 2011
Those with home insurance told 'take care of spare keys'

Home insurance policyholders have been urged to look after their property& ...

18, Apr, 2011
Life insurance customers 'should update policies frequently'

Home insurance policyholders have been told of the "protection ga ...

14, Apr, 2011
Home and contents insurance 'should include valuable garden products'

Brits have been urged to make sure that any garden purchases they make ove ...

13, Apr, 2011
House insurance customers told 'take care with home improvements'

Home insurance policyholders have been told that they should not always le ...

12, Apr, 2011
Garden items 'should be placed on home contents insurance policies'

Brits planning on taking out home and contents insurance would be wise t ...

11, Apr, 2011
Home insurance customers told 'beware wasting money on phone contracts'

Brits who have included their mobile phone on their home contents insuran ...

08, Apr, 2011
Home insurance policyholders told 'watch out for inaccurate bills'

British families who have taken out home insurance may have been wrongly ...

07, Apr, 2011
Mobile phones being neglected from home contents insurance

Many Brits are choosing not to include mobile phones on their home conten ...

06, Apr, 2011
Home insurance providers can 'improve relationships with customers'

Providers of home insurance have been urged to remind their customers th ...

05, Apr, 2011
Home insurance premiums 'on the rise'

Property owners have been told that home insurance is the latest essenti ...

15, Mar, 2011
House insurance policyholders 'should guard against lock bumping'

A method of breaking into properties is spreading, according to one expert ...

14, Mar, 2011
Locks on windows 'could prevent burglary'

House and contents insurance policyholders keen to improve the security ...

11, Mar, 2011
Metal thefts "causing real problems" for householders

Criminals are targeting copper and lead fixtures, which is "causi ...

10, Mar, 2011
No smoking day prompts fire safety reminder

House and contents insurance holders are likely to carry out a few fire ...

09, Mar, 2011
Sheds and tools 'should be kept secure'

House and contents insurance policyholders have been reminded to keep th ...

08, Mar, 2011
Locks, alarms and lights 'can deter burglars'

Officers from Greater Manchester Police have issued advice that could help ...

07, Mar, 2011
Fuel thefts spark warnings for home insurance customers

People living in rural areas have been reminded of the risks surrounding t ...

04, Mar, 2011
House insurance policyholders 'should check fireplaces'

House insurance policyholders should check whether their chimneys and fi ...

03, Mar, 2011
Brass door ornaments 'being targeted by thieves'

Brass door knockers, push plates and other ornaments are being snatched fr ...

02, Mar, 2011
Rural homeowners 'should look out for vandalism and theft'

People living in rural areas of the UK have been warned to look out for da ...

01, Mar, 2011
House insurance policyholders urged to use iPhone app

People who own an iPhone have been urged to activate an application that c ...

28, Feb, 2011
National census prompts security warning from police

Police officers have warned property owners that unscrupulous individuals ...

25, Feb, 2011
House insurance policyholders urged to remain vigilant about burglary

Property owners have been reminded to stay vigilant about the risk of burg ...

24, Feb, 2011
Pipes above loft insulation 'must be protected'

Insurance claims lodged as a result of escaping water or burst pipes may ...

22, Feb, 2011
Prevent fire by arranging chimney sweep, says expert

Insurance claims caused by a fire could be prevented if property owners ...

18, Feb, 2011
Cyclists 'must take care when securing bikes'

Cyclists leaving their equipment in public places must make sure it is loc ...

18, Feb, 2011
Distraction burglary warning for elderly and vulnerable householders

Elderly and vulnerable people have been reminded of the danger of distract ...

16, Feb, 2011
Crime map may influence home security decisions

An online police crime map might encourage house and contents insurance ...

11, Feb, 2011
Flood defences could help prevent insurance claims

A total of 21 flood defence projects have been outlined in coastal areas o ...

10, Feb, 2011
House and contents insurance policyholders 'must look after valuables'

Prescription glasses, purses and mobile phones are just some of the items ...

09, Feb, 2011
Home insurance policyholders 'must check doors are locked'

An expert has stressed the importance of ensuring doors and windows are lo ...

09, Feb, 2011
ABI: Cold weather saw 12k claims during December

The number of insurance claims lodged as a result of cold weather in Dec ...

08, Feb, 2011
Home security measures 'will reduce risk of burglary'

Taking a few precautions with regards to securing a property could help re ...

08, Feb, 2011
Escape of water "the cause of most insurance claims"

The greatest number of insurance claims  are lodged as a result ...

04, Feb, 2011
House and contents insurance policyholders 'must look out for rogue traders'

Police officers in Norfolk have urged property owners to remain vigilant a ...

03, Feb, 2011
Householders 'should secure against metal thefts'

People living in Cowdenbeath, Fife, should protect their homes against met ...

02, Feb, 2011
New locks 'can prevent burglary'

People living in Bradford, who may have bought cheap home insurance rece ...

31, Jan, 2011
Checking for "sneaky leaks" could prevent insurance claims

People hoping to prevent insurance claims could do well to check their pro ...

27, Jan, 2011
Installing a burglar alarm 'is important'

Home insurance policyholders looking to step up the security of their prop ...

25, Jan, 2011
Electrical Fire Safety Week may help prevent insurance claims

Accidental fires can result in insurance claims for householders, so the ...

24, Jan, 2011
Welsh flood defences may have prevented insurance claims

Flood defences that were set up in Conwy Valley, Wales, may have prevented ...

21, Jan, 2011
Community initiative could help reduce insurance claims

A community in Lancashire has been working together to prevent crime that ...

21, Jan, 2011
House insurance customers may look out for vulnerable neighbours

People who have recently bought house insurance may be considering their ...

20, Jan, 2011
Home insurance policyholders 'must consider security of outbuildings'

House and contents insurance policyholders must take more care over the ...

19, Jan, 2011
Vacant premises 'are target for thieves'

Properties that lie empty for long periods of time have apparently become ...

19, Jan, 2011
"Simple" security measures could prevent insurance claims

Property owners hoping to prevent home insurance claims should take some ...

18, Jan, 2011
House and contents insurance customers 'must be vigilant after burglaries'

A total of ten burglaries have been reported in Essex in recent days, so ...

17, Jan, 2011
Home insurance UK news: Test smoke alarms weekly, says GMFRS

Fire alarms should be regularly tested to ensure they are in full working ...

17, Jan, 2011
Flood warning issued to house insurance customers

House insurance customers in areas across the UK have been under threat ...

14, Jan, 2011
Distraction burglaries prompt police reminder about safety

House and contents insurance policyholders have been reminded of the imp ...

13, Jan, 2011
Precautions 'can help prevent winter home emergencies'

Despite the recent spell of milder weather, the UK is still in the depths ...

12, Jan, 2011
Criminals 'target homes blighted by snow'

Criminals have been preying on properties that were affected by recent sev ...

12, Jan, 2011
Home and contents insurance policyholders 'must make bikes secure'

Home and contents insurance customers who received new bikes over the Ch ...

11, Jan, 2011
Home insurance 'could be invalidated' if property is left insecure

House insurance policyholders worried about the security of their proper ...

10, Jan, 2011
Fire and rescue service issues advice that could prevent insurance claims

Insurance claims lodged as a result of kitchen fires could be prevented, ...

10, Jan, 2011
House insurance policyholders 'must secure windows and doors'

A spate of burglaries has prompted officers from Devon and Cornwall Police ...

07, Jan, 2011
Cash 'must be protected against fire or burglary'

People who choose to store cash at home must be aware that it is at risk o ...

07, Jan, 2011
Home insurance customers 'must be aware of bogus callers'

Home insurance policyholders that have been affected by burst pipes recent ...

06, Jan, 2011
ABI: Buyers must check a property's flood risk

Before committing to a purchase, house buyers must consider the risk that ...

06, Jan, 2011
£7bn in cash stored in UK consumers' homes

Household insurance policyholders in the UK could be among the people fo ...

05, Jan, 2011
Christmas gifts 'should be security marked'

Expensive Christmas gifts should be marked with their owners' deta ...

05, Jan, 2011
Fire risks 'must be considered during winter months'

Home insurance policyholders keen to use their real fire to keep warm duri ...

04, Jan, 2011
Crackdown on home insurance fraud 'will aid honest customers'

A campaign targeting fraudulent home insurance claims will help both cus ...

30, Dec, 2010
Empty properties 'could become burglary target'

House insurance policyholders leaving their property empty on New Year&a ...

29, Dec, 2010
Burst pipes 'are a concern' during thaw conditions

As recent snowfall and widespread ice begin to thaw, home insurance build ...

24, Dec, 2010
Police recommend securing properties left empty over Christmas

Many home insurance policyholders leave their properties empty over the Ch ...

24, Dec, 2010
House insurance policyholders 'must be aware of fireplace risks'

Property owners keeping warm in front of a real fire this Christmas must b ...

23, Dec, 2010
People 'should check level of home insurance cover'

Individuals should make sure they have home insurance that covers them f ...

22, Dec, 2010
Rural communities told to 'protect oil tanks'

House insurance policyholders relying on oil to fuel their homes should ...

22, Dec, 2010
House and contents insurance customers 'must mark valuables'

Marking valuables with an ultra-violet (UV) solution has come recommended ...

21, Dec, 2010
House fires 'more common at Christmas'

Incidents such as house fires that could result in insurance claims are ...

21, Dec, 2010
Elgin flood defence work may help prevent home insurance claims

Home insurance claims that are lodged as a result of flooding could soon ...

21, Dec, 2010
Last-minute shopping 'could put consumers at risk of theft'

Heading out on Christmas Eve to buy all the remaining gifts in time for De ...

20, Dec, 2010
Home insurance policyholders 'must be aware of social networking dangers'

Unscrupulous individuals are scouring social networking websites such as F ...

20, Dec, 2010
House insurance customers 'must ensure engineers are Gas Safe registered'

Property owners in the UK, who are likely to have sought out the best hom ...

20, Dec, 2010
Consumers buying home insurance online 'should read small print'

Consumers buying home insurance online must check the policy carefully b ...

17, Dec, 2010
Gifts stored in sheds 'must be locked away'

Consumers that have invested in large or expensive gifts over the festive ...

16, Dec, 2010
Christmas decorations 'can pose fire hazard'

Decorating a property in twinkling fairy lights and wreaths of tinsel migh ...

15, Dec, 2010
Home insurance policyholders 'must prepare for Christmas'

People who have sought out the best home insurance policy should also ta ...

15, Dec, 2010
Chimney maintenance could prevent homeowners insurance claim

Carrying out chimney maintenance could help homeowners insurance policyh ...

15, Dec, 2010
Overloaded sockets may contribute to accidental fire risk

Overloading sockets with too many plugs could lead to a fire that results ...

15, Dec, 2010
Melting snow 'may instigate flood insurance claims'

Snow and ice has gripped much of the country over the last week and a repr ...

14, Dec, 2010
Students 'must remember home security' when leaving properties empty

Students heading home for the Christmas break must bear home security meas ...

14, Dec, 2010
Homeowners 'should have gas appliances checked'

Gas appliances and central heating systems should be checked before more c ...

13, Dec, 2010
ABI: Contact home insurance provider for advice on burst pipes

Property owners should contact their home insurance provider about what ...

13, Dec, 2010
Homeowners insurance policyholders 'must increase security at Christmas'

Individuals with homeowners insurance should increase the security of th ...

13, Dec, 2010
Take action now 'to prevent winter insurance claims'

Residents of Scotland have been advised to take advantage of the current r ...

10, Dec, 2010
Steps 'can be taken' to get cheaper home insurance

Individuals have been given advice on how to ensure they get the best-poss ...

09, Dec, 2010
A fifth of people use home insurance during winter

Home insurance is vital to every property, after research discovered the ...

09, Dec, 2010
Home insurance may be needed if flooding occurs

The value of having good home insurance has been highlighted by comments ...

07, Dec, 2010
Age UK: Keep home insurance policy documents safe during winter

Property owners should endeavour to keep their home insurance policy doc ...

07, Dec, 2010
Freezing rain could cause more winter misery for home insurance customers

Home insurance customers could be at risk of flood damage as freezing ra ...

06, Dec, 2010
Fire service issues safety advice for Christmas holidays

Statistics have shown that accidental fires are common during the Christma ...

06, Dec, 2010
Clear snow and icicles 'to avoid damaged roofing and gutters'

Consumers with home insurance building policies should endeavour to remo ...

03, Dec, 2010
Home insurance policy providers 'ready to deal with burst pipe claims'

Home insurance policy providers in the UK are poised and ready to deal w ...

02, Dec, 2010
Security marking kits 'deter burglars'

Security marking kits that are being rolled out by Essex Police are said t ...

29, Nov, 2010
Winter flood damage may result in house insurance claims

Winter flood damage thanks to poorly-maintained drainage systems and sever ...

29, Nov, 2010
Christmas shopping could attract thieves

Consumers that have bought cheap home contents insurance could do well t ...

25, Nov, 2010
Consumers 'must check their house and contents insurance before Christmas'

Consumers stocking up in time for Christmas should also take time to check ...

24, Nov, 2010
Home insurance documents 'should be kept safe'

British householders should make sure their home insurance documents are ...

23, Nov, 2010
Home insurance cover 'should not be cut back on'

British consumers have been advised to maintain their home insurance cove ...

22, Nov, 2010
Household insurance may be needed to cover water damage

Household insurance could be vital over the next couple of months, with ...

22, Nov, 2010
Home insurance 'has to be in place for winter'

People need to make sure they have the right home insurance policy in pl ...

19, Nov, 2010
Those making flood insurance claims 'must have all details to hand'

The flooding incidents in Cornwall are likely to cause the number of insur ...

19, Nov, 2010
Buying home insurance online 'is now subject to voluntary guidelines'

Consumers shopping for home insurance online might find it has become ea ...

18, Nov, 2010
Scottish house contents insurance customers 'should prepare for cold weather'

People living in Scotland should brace themselves for particularly cold we ...

18, Nov, 2010
Homeowners insurance policyholders 'should review flood defences'

People who have searched for the best home insurance policy should turn ...

17, Nov, 2010
Those making insurance claims 'must not lie to their provider'

People that have fallen victim to an incident that has resulted in them ma ...

17, Nov, 2010
ABI: Cornwall floods could lead to home insurance building claim

Residents of Cornwall that have been affected by recent flooding may find ...

17, Nov, 2010
Those going on a long holiday 'must check home insurance policy'

People that will be leaving their property unattended for a long period of ...

16, Nov, 2010
Communities 'are safer thanks to local activists'

Members of communities all over the country have been working to make thei ...

15, Nov, 2010
Home and contents insurance customers 'must be aware of CO risk'

Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is something home and contents insurance ...

15, Nov, 2010
Home insurance cover 'should be checked before Christmas'

Householders should check their home insurance cover and take some secur ...

11, Nov, 2010
Over-65s 'must take fire risk seriously'

A fire could prompt the need for a home owner insurance claim, but some ...

10, Nov, 2010
Wind and rain 'could cause property damage in the UK'

Recent spells of wet and windy weather may have caused property damage tha ...

10, Nov, 2010
Large sums of cash 'may not be covered by home contents insurance'

Large sums of cash stored at home prior to a Christmas shopping trip or wi ...

09, Nov, 2010
Home insurance policyholders 'must warn children about electrical devices'

Home insurance policyholders stocking up on electrical items to fulfil the ...

08, Nov, 2010
Five-lever mortice locks 'could help prevent claims on house insurance'

Installing robust locks on doors and windows might help some property owne ...

08, Nov, 2010
UK weather warnings 'could prompt home insurance quote'

Weather warnings that have been issued for parts of the UK could prompt pr ...

04, Nov, 2010
Having no household insurance 'is a mistake'

Neglecting to purchase a sufficient household insurance policy for a pro ...

03, Nov, 2010
Faulty fairy lights 'could result in house insurance claim'

Digging out the same Christmas decorations year after year could cause a f ...

03, Nov, 2010
Wrapped Christmas presents 'could pose household insurance risk'

As the festive season approaches, property owners might be tempted to disp ...

03, Nov, 2010
Huhne: Green Deal will improve energy efficiency for home insurance customers

Home insurance customers looking to reduce their outgoings might anticip ...

02, Nov, 2010
Small streams and surface water 'can pose home insurance claim risk'

People living close to a small river, stream or brook should be aware that ...

02, Nov, 2010
Neighbourhood Watch awards 'recognise the work done to reduce insurance claims'

Residents living in Essex have been working to reduce the number of incide ...

01, Nov, 2010
House insurance news: Police 'pleased' with burglary arrest

Essex Police are satisfied that a man - who may have been responsible for ...

01, Nov, 2010
ABI: Secure your property at night to prevent an insurance claim

Householders should secure their property more efficiently as the clocks h ...

29, Oct, 2010
Victims of burglary may be relieved to hear perpetrator is sentenced

A burglar who stole more than £5,000 worth of valuables from a p ...

28, Oct, 2010
Home insurance news: 16-year-old admits burglary

A 16-year-old male has admitted stealing two televisions and £50 ...

27, Oct, 2010
Insecure properties may have contributed to house insurance claims

Essex Police have issued a warning to residents in the area as a number of ...

27, Oct, 2010
Home insurance policies 'should provide sufficient cover'

Home insurance policies should be checked thoroughly to ensure they offe ...

26, Oct, 2010
House insurance reminder for victims of attempted distraction burglary

A couple from Burnley has been reminded of the importance of an up-to-date ...

25, Oct, 2010
"Leave a light on" to prevent an insurance claim

Greater Manchester Police have suggested residents in the area "l ...

25, Oct, 2010
House insurance reminder after Hull burglary

Residents of a property in Hull have been given a stark reminder of the im ...

25, Oct, 2010
Halloween initiative 'could help reduce insurance claims'

Residents in Greater Manchester might be relieved to hear that a police in ...

22, Oct, 2010
23 arrested in police operation

A total of 23 people have been arrested by the Pennine Neighbourhood Polic ...

22, Oct, 2010
Travel insurance customers 'should pack a mixture of cards and cash'

Tourists that have arranged a suitable travel insurance policy before je ...

21, Oct, 2010
House and contents insurance claims in Essex may fall

The number of house and contents insurance claims lodged as a result of ...

21, Oct, 2010
Theft of antique jewellery may have led to insurance claim

The owners of antique jewellery that was stolen from a property in Glaston ...

21, Oct, 2010
BIBA: Industry-approved locks could reduce house insurance premiums

Installing industry-recognised locks to a property could help reduce the ...

20, Oct, 2010
Long Ashton distraction burglary may result in insurance claim

The 94-year-old victim of a distraction burglary that took place in Long A ...

20, Oct, 2010
House insurance policyholders 'should take more care over security'

House and contents insurance policyholders are not taking enough care ov ...

19, Oct, 2010
Home insurance claim made after cat goes on rampage

A family who went on a ten-day break to the Mediterranean tried to make a ...

15, Oct, 2010
Insurance claims in Ryedale may drop after police operation

Officers in Ryedale, North Yorkshire, have been tackling incidents that co ...

15, Oct, 2010
People making garden improvements might want to consider securing outdoor furniture

People who plan on making improvements to their gardens over the next few ...

14, Oct, 2010
House insurance reminder for victims of £20k burglary

Jewellery worth £20,000 has been snatched from a family in Kento ...

14, Oct, 2010
Cleveland Police: Switch on lights to prevent insurance claim

Residents of Cleveland have been urged to leave lights on in their propert ...

14, Oct, 2010
House insurance customers could be reunited with stolen tools

House insurance policyholders that have fallen victim to a burglary in w ...

13, Oct, 2010
Residents of new Charnwood properties may consider house insurance

The potential residents of a council development in Charnwood could do wel ...

12, Oct, 2010
Dark nights may result in more house and contents insurance claims

When the clocks go back and the nights get longer, house and contents ins ...

11, Oct, 2010
House insurance news: Wigan distraction burglar brought to account

A man from Wigan has been charged for his actions, which could help reduce ...

08, Oct, 2010
House insurance news: "Prolific" Telford burglars jailed

House insurance policyholders might be relieved to hear that a pair of & ...

07, Oct, 2010
Night-time workers 'can help reduce insurance claims'

People that work unsociable hours might be able to help Greater Manchester ...

06, Oct, 2010
Security advice dished out to house insurance policyholders in Manchester

People living in Manchester may receive security advice from the local pol ...

06, Oct, 2010
Insurance claims may be prevented as Sonning man is charged

The number of insurance claims lodged as a result of burglary incidents ...

05, Oct, 2010
Essex Neighbourhood Watch scheme 'could reduce insurance claims'

The number of insurance claims lodged as a result of burglary in Essex c ...

04, Oct, 2010
House insurance customers may be relieved to hear of two arrests in Moston

The victims of a burglary in Moston might be relieved to hear two men have ...

04, Oct, 2010
Essex Police: Look out for bogus callers

House insurance customers living in Essex have been issued a warning fro ...

01, Oct, 2010
House insurance customers reminded to lock up to prevent burglary

People living in Sefton have been reminded to lock their doors and windows ...

30, Sep, 2010
Students 'should consider their valuables' when buying house and contents insurance

Young people moving away from home to attend college or university should ...

29, Sep, 2010
House insurance reminder for victim of distraction burglary(2)

An elderly woman may have been reminded of the importance of a house and ...

29, Sep, 2010
Essex residents may lodge insurance claim after jewellery theft

The victims of a burglary that saw £9,000 worth of jewellery sna ...

27, Sep, 2010
ABI: Consumers should check their insurance policy covers flooding

An organisation has pointed out that house insurance policyholders shoul ...

27, Sep, 2010
"Spate" of burglaries could prompt house insurance claims in Salford

Laptops and small electrical items have been among the items snatched from ...

24, Sep, 2010
Students 'should take steps to prevent house and contents insurance claim'

Students arriving at their accommodation for the new term this month could ...

24, Sep, 2010
Cheshire Constabulary: Cyclists need to mark their bikes

Cyclists hoping to prevent an insurance claim could do well to mark thei ...

23, Sep, 2010
Theft of paintings could lead to house insurance claim

A pair of original paintings has been stolen during a house burglary in Es ...

21, Sep, 2010
Property owners 'should think like a burglar' to prevent an insurance claim

Property owners could do well to look at their house in a different manner ...

20, Sep, 2010
New police officer could help reduce house insurance claims

House and contents insurance policyholders might be encouraged by news t ...

20, Sep, 2010
Home insurance customers might be shocked to hear 'there has been a marked increase in burglaries'

People living in Scunthorpe may be shocked to hear that the number of burg ...

17, Sep, 2010
House insurance reminder for victim of distraction burglary

The victim of a distraction burglary that took place in Towcester may have ...

17, Sep, 2010
Insurance claims may drop in Birmingham thanks to Operation Ignite

Householders in Birmingham may experience a drop in the number of insuran ...

16, Sep, 2010
Bristol house insurance claims may reduce after "serial" thief is jailed

A man who committed three burglaries has been sent to prison, which could ...

16, Sep, 2010
Students 'should consider the value of their belongings' when searching for a house insurance quote

Students searching for a house contents insurance policy to cover them w ...

16, Sep, 2010
House insurance news: Plymouth distraction burglar found guilty

A woman who entered properties on the pretence of looking for lost ferrets ...

16, Sep, 2010
Liskeard residents may lodge insurance claim after burglary

The residents of a property in Liskeard may find themselves lodging an in ...

14, Sep, 2010
House insurance claims may drop after "prolific" distraction burglar jailed

A "prolific" distraction burglar has been jailed for 11 ...

14, Sep, 2010
House insurance policy holders may be relieved to hear of arrest

Home insurance policy holders in Welwyn Garden City may be pleased to he ...

13, Sep, 2010
New affordable housing scheme may prompt residents to buy home insurance

People moving into a new affordable housing scheme in Oxfordshire may be o ...

10, Sep, 2010
Those celebrating Eid warned to increase home security measures

People in Greater Manchester currently enjoying Eid celebrations have been ...

09, Sep, 2010
House insurance may be a priority for residents in Yorkshire and Humberside

Choosing the most suitable house insurance policy could be priority for ...

08, Sep, 2010
Theft of antiques could result in house insurance claim

The residents of a property in Pucklechurch may find they have to lodge a ...

07, Sep, 2010
Insurance claims may be prevented after crime reduction in Partington

Householders in Partington may find themselves lodging fewer insurance cla ...

07, Sep, 2010
Residents of new Sheffield housing development may consider searching for the cheapest home insurance

People interested in moving into a development of affordable properties in ...

06, Sep, 2010
Police station visit for boy who prevented house insurance claim

An 11-year-old boy who prevented his parents from having to lodge an insur ...

03, Sep, 2010
Greater Manchester Police: Security measures could prevent break-ins

The number of insurance claims lodged in Bolton could be reduced if proper ...

02, Sep, 2010
House insurance reminder for Hillsborough residents after distraction burglary

People living in Hillsborough may have been reminded of the importance of ...

02, Sep, 2010
Residents urged to join neighbourhood scheme to prevent insurance claims

People living in Greater Manchester may be able to reduce the number of ho ...

01, Sep, 2010
Liverpool residents may consider insurance before moving into new development

Liverpudlians looking for a new home may be pleased to hear the Stonebridg ...

01, Sep, 2010
Cheap house insurance may be a priority for new Ashford residents

The people planning to move into a new housing development in Ashford may ...

27, Aug, 2010
House insurance news: Burglars arrested thanks to quick-thinking police officer

A quick-thinking police officer has arrested three men thought to be conne ...

26, Aug, 2010
Buyers of new Liverpool properties may consider insurance

Residents of south Liverpool in line to purchase one of a range of new pro ...

26, Aug, 2010
Insurance news: Householders warned about the risk of burglary

Property owners in South Cumbria have been reminded of the importance of h ...

26, Aug, 2010
New South Shields properties could encourage residents to buy house insurance

People thinking of moving into a contingent of 20 new properties in South ...

26, Aug, 2010
Homeowners reminded to be vigilant about bogus callers

Being aware of the danger posed by bogus callers could help some homeowner ...

25, Aug, 2010
Consumers should buy an insurance policy that suits their needs

When buying home insurance , it is vital that property owners purchase a ...

25, Aug, 2010
Damage sustained during burglary may instigate insurance claim

Damaged sustained to a property's front door during a burglary may ...

24, Aug, 2010
Burglaries in Witney may catch home insurance customers' attention

Home insurance customers might have noted news of a series of burglaries ...

24, Aug, 2010
Residents of new Gateshead homes may consider house insurance

The new residents of three north-east properties may find themselves looki ...

24, Aug, 2010
House insurance claim may be prevented thanks to new police initiative

Police officers in Oxford have used a new initiative to tackle burglary, w ...

24, Aug, 2010
Reduction in crime may help prevent insurance claims in Kingston

Police have announced that the number of crime incidents in Kingston has f ...

23, Aug, 2010
House insurance claims may have been prevented in Rochdale

People living in Rochdale may have been spared the inconvenience of lodgin ...

23, Aug, 2010
Police appeal for information after burglary that may have resulted in an insurance claim

Residents of an Abbeymead property may have recently lodged an insurance c ...

23, Aug, 2010
Home insurance customers 'should be wary of distraction burglaries'

West Midlands Police have indicated that multiple distraction burglaries h ...

20, Aug, 2010
Property owners going on holiday 'should check their house insurance policy'

Anyone planning an extended holiday this year should check their house in ...

20, Aug, 2010
A "spate" of burglaries could result in insurance claims

A "spate" of burglaries has been reported in Greater Man ...

19, Aug, 2010
Burglar to appear in court, thanks to television campaign

A criminal is to appear at Lewes magistrates' court on September 1 ...

19, Aug, 2010
House insurance customers may be relieved to hear of arrests

Three men and a woman have been arrested in connection with a burglary, h ...

18, Aug, 2010
Secure properties to 'avoid house insurance claim during Ramadan'

Now that many Muslims are celebrating Ramadan, some may wish to check thei ...

18, Aug, 2010
Keep windows closed to prevent house insurance claim, say police

Keeping windows shut and locked when a property is unoccupied could help p ...

13, Aug, 2010
Home contents insurance required by Morpeth residents?

The last group of people to be affected by the Morpeth floods of 2008, whi ...

11, Aug, 2010
House insurance for River Arun residents 'a necessity'

Residents living near the River Arun may like to get a few house insurance ...

10, Aug, 2010
Household insurance important as GMP step up doorstep crime scheme?

Manchester residents may like to consider purchasing household insurance a ...

06, Aug, 2010
Insurance claim to result from Lincolnshire distraction burglary?

An incident which saw a 28-year-old woman steal cash from her victim's pur ...

06, Aug, 2010
Chorlton residents may have to consider house insurance

People living in the Manchester suburb of Chorlton-cum-Hardy might want to ...

05, Aug, 2010
Residents of new affordable homes in London could consider house insurance

People hoping to move into one of London's new affordable housing developm ...

04, Aug, 2010
"Instant justice" for victims of break-in

Home insurance policyholders in Basildon might be relieved to hear a burgl ...

04, Aug, 2010
Home insurance customers may be relieved to hear "prolific" burglar from Essex is jailed

House and contents insurance customers in Essex might be relieved to hear ...

04, Aug, 2010
Big Brother-style house promotes crime prevention in Liverpool

Residents of Liverpool might be interested in a Big Brother-style house wh ...

03, Aug, 2010
Home insurance policyholders may be relieved to hear 18-year-old burglar is jailed

Property owners in Derby might be relieved to hear that an 18-year-old bur ...

03, Aug, 2010
Home insurance customer "traumatised" by break-in

A woman from Cheltenham has been "traumatised" by a break-in at ...

03, Aug, 2010
House and contents insurance reminder for 76-year-old burglary victim?

A 76-year-old woman may have been reminded about the importance of an up-t ...

02, Aug, 2010
Home insurance reminder for couple tied up during burglary

A couple that was tied up while burglars took jewellery from their home ha ...

02, Aug, 2010
Property owners reminded to lock up to prevent home insurance claims

Homeowners in Greater Manchester have been reminded to lock up their prope ...

02, Aug, 2010
Home insurance policyholders relieved to hear about jail sentence?

Home insurance customers in Bristol might be relieved to hear that a burgl ...

30, Jul, 2010
Home insurance customers may be relieved to hear "prolific" burglar come clean

Property owners living in Greater Manchester may be relieved to hear that ...

30, Jul, 2010
Burglars responsible for 31 break-ins sent to jail

Home insurance policyholders in Great Yarmouth might be pleased to hear th ...

30, Jul, 2010
Home insurance news: 6-year jail term for Sefton distraction burglar

A distraction burglar from Sefton has been sentenced to six years imprison ...

29, Jul, 2010
Home insurance reminder for Hertford residents

Residents of a property in Hertford have been given a stark reminder about ...

29, Jul, 2010
Residents of new affordable housing development could consider home insurance

People moving into a new housing development in the South Hams should inve ...

28, Jul, 2010
Home insurance to rise as summer draws in?

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has announced the number of insu ...

28, Jul, 2010
Spate of burglaries could result in more home insurance claims

A rise in the number of break-ins reported in Yorkshire could result in mo ...

28, Jul, 2010
Insurance claims could drop in Copthorne after suspected burglar is arrested

Property owners in Copthorne might breathe a sigh of relieve at the news o ...

28, Jul, 2010
Home insurance claim lodged after thief makes off with suitcase full of valuables?

A home insurance claim may be one of the things property owners have to de ...

28, Jul, 2010
House and contents insurance policyholders may be relieved to hear of justice

Property owners in Teeside might be relieved to hear that a thief from the ...

27, Jul, 2010
Home insurance policyholders relieved to hear about four arrests?

Home insurance policyholders in Essex might be relieved to hear four peopl ...

27, Jul, 2010
Wigan home insurance customers 'experiencing less crime'

The crime rate in Wigan has fallen over the last year, which could be good ...

27, Jul, 2010
Fewer home insurance claims lodged after 969 arrests?

Residents of Greater Manchester might find themselves lodging fewer home i ...

26, Jul, 2010
Justice for house and contents insurance customers in Bristol

House and contents insurance customers in Bristol have seen justice done a ...

26, Jul, 2010
N-Dubz break-in to serve as home insurance reminder?

Property owners may have been reminded of the importance of an up-to-date ...

26, Jul, 2010
Home insurance customers to breathe sigh of relief as burglar jailed?

Property owners in the Thames Valley might be relieved to hear a burglar h ...

23, Jul, 2010
Midlands drivers commuting without car insurance, study reveals

A new study has revealed that drivers in the West Midlands are getting beh ...

23, Jul, 2010
House and contents insurance news: Prolific burglar jailed for 7 years

A criminal who committed up to 85 distraction burglaries has been jailed f ...

23, Jul, 2010
Home insurance claim lodged after Lowestoft burglary?

Property owners in Lowestoft may have had to make a claim on their home in ...

22, Jul, 2010
Home insurance customers told to 'lock doors and windows at night'

Property owners are being told to keep their windows and doors locked at n ...

21, Jul, 2010
Police in Manchester send Bluetooth messages to reduce insurance claims

Residents of Greater Manchester might be surprised to receive a Bluetooth ...

21, Jul, 2010
Home insurance customers may be relieved to hear two criminals are jailed

Home insurance policyholders in Greater Manchester may be relieved to hear ...

21, Jul, 2010
Property owners may heed advice to avoid insurance claim

Property owners in the south of England have been given advice which could ...

20, Jul, 2010
Residents of new Leeds housing development might consider insurance options

People considering a move into a new housing development in Leeds might wa ...

20, Jul, 2010
Home insurance customers to feel relieved after Bury burglars jailed?

House and contents insurance customers living in Bury might feel relieved ...

19, Jul, 2010
Burglary victims may have had to make car insurance claims

A trio of burglary victims may have had to lodge car insurance claims afte ...

16, Jul, 2010
Pensioner might be relieved to hear burglar is charged

A Manchester pensioner might be relieved to hear the person responsible fo ...

16, Jul, 2010
Insurance claims to fall after Liverpool burglar pleads guilty?

Liverpool residents might be relieved to hear a burglar has pleaded guilty ...

15, Jul, 2010
Incidents resulting in home insurance claims 'fall in Sussex'

Property owners living in Sussex might be relieved to hear that incidents ...

14, Jul, 2010
Insurance claims after burglaries 'could have been prevented'

A number of insurance claims lodged as a result of burglary in Basildon an ...

13, Jul, 2010
An Olympic athlete has imparted some advice which could be used by those working in care jobs with children.

Members of the police in Staffordshire have created a new initiative to ta ...

13, Jul, 2010
Justice for home contents insurance customers in Northenden?

Property owners in Northenden might breathe a sigh of relief after a burgl ...

12, Jul, 2010
Home contents insurance claim after electrical items stolen?

Property owners in Swindon may have had to lodge a home contents insurance ...

12, Jul, 2010
Home insurance news: Burglar jailed after fingerprints found on ketchup bottle

Home insurance customers in Normanton might be pleased to hear the person ...

09, Jul, 2010
House and contents insurance policyholders told to "be sensible" about security

Property owners in Burnham have been told to remain vigilant about home se ...

09, Jul, 2010
Home insurance reminder after burglary "spree"

Property owners in Efford have been given a stark reminder about the impor ...

08, Jul, 2010
Home insurance claims to fall after burglar jailed?

The number of home insurance claims lodged in one Wiltshire town might fal ...

08, Jul, 2010
Liverpool homes to join energy efficient SmartGrid

Property owners in Liverpool might find their energy bills are reduced if ...

08, Jul, 2010
Vehicle owners reminded of the importance of adequate car insurance

Adequate car insurance is a requirement of owning a vehicle - and one driv ...

07, Jul, 2010
Home insurance customers might find Liverpool 'thriving and stylish'

Home insurance customers looking for a new place to live might find Liverp ...

07, Jul, 2010
Liverpool man appears in court after house fire

A Liverpool man has appeared at the city's crown court after being arreste ...

06, Jul, 2010
Insurance claims could fall after Salford burglar charged

Residents in Salford might see the number of insurance claims lodged in th ...

05, Jul, 2010
Residents of new housing in Liverpool may consider insurance

Those looking to purchase a house in a new north-west development may want ...

05, Jul, 2010
Home insurance customers reminded to be vigilant against rogue traders

Property owners interested in free home emergency cover or house and conte ...

05, Jul, 2010
Stolen jewellery incident could lead to insurance claim

An incident where jewellery was taken from a property in Westcliff could r ...

02, Jul, 2010
House and contents insurance customers warned their houses could be targeted

Property owners in the West Midlands have been warned that their homes cou ...

01, Jul, 2010
Insurance customers should look out for distraction burglars, say police

Police in Merseyside have issued a warning for home insurance policyholder ...

01, Jul, 2010
Home insurance customers relieved to hear burglar is charged?

Home insurance policyholders in Thornbury might be relieved to hear that a ...

30, Jun, 2010
Burglaries 'rise by 22%' in West Midlands

Insurance claims lodged in the West Midlands may be on the rise after the ...

30, Jun, 2010
Home insurance policyholders relieved to hear of arrests?

Home insurance policyholders in Thornbury may have been pleased to hear th ...

30, Jun, 2010
Crime prevention message could prevent insurance claims in Bury

Residents of Bury have been reminded about the importance of looking after ...

29, Jun, 2010
Southampton burglary may have resulted in insurance claim

Residents of a house in Southampton may have had to lodge an insurance cla ...

29, Jun, 2010
House and contents insurance reminder after jewellery theft

Property owners in Bridgewater have been reminded about the importance of ...

29, Jun, 2010
Bicycle patrol to help prevent insurance claims?

Police officers on bicycles may be aiming to reduce the number of insuranc ...

28, Jun, 2010
Insurance claims in Bristol to drop after serial criminal jailed?

The number of insurance claims filed in Bristol may drop after a serial cr ...

28, Jun, 2010
Home insurance news: Cheltenham burglar jailed for 19 months

Home insurance policyholders in Cheltenham may be relieved to hear that a ...

25, Jun, 2010
House and contents insurance customers could help with police appeal

House and contents insurance customers in Southend might be able to help ...

25, Jun, 2010
Home insurance news: Burglar jailed for 12 years

Home insurance customers in Northern Moor might be relieved to hear a bu ...

25, Jun, 2010
Home insurance reminder after resident is burgled while he slept

A property owner in Bolton was given a stark reminder to check his home i ...

24, Jun, 2010
Make houses look occupied to prevent insurance claims, say police

Essex Police have said homeowners should make their properties "look ...

24, Jun, 2010
Home insurance reminder after burglar 'caught red-handed'

A burglar has been caught in the act and sentenced to two years and nine m ...

24, Jun, 2010
Heatwave weather conditions to increase insurance claims?

Officers from West Midlands Police have issued a reminder for homeowners t ...

23, Jun, 2010
Homeowners might be relieved after prolific burglar jailed

Property owners in Leamington might be relieved to hear a prolific burglar ...

23, Jun, 2010
Prevent insurance claims during the World Cup, say police

Police in Greater Manchester have reminded local people on the best ways t ...

22, Jun, 2010
Home insurance reminder for Enfeld residents

Residents of Enfield have been given a stark reminder on the importance of ...

22, Jun, 2010
Ownership checks could help prevent insurance claims, say police

Officers in Essex will carry out ownership checks on people in possession ...

22, Jun, 2010
Online property registration to cut insurance claims?

Residents of Sale have been encouraged to register their valuables online ...

21, Jun, 2010
House and contents insurance reminder after burglar is charged

Property owners in Lowestoft have been given a stark reminder to check the ...

21, Jun, 2010
War medal theft could result in home insurance claim

The grandson of a World War II veteran might have to make a claim on his ...

18, Jun, 2010
Home insurance news: Cost of wind power 'is falling'

Ethically-minded insurance customers might be pleased to hear the cost of ...

18, Jun, 2010
Images of stolen goods help bring burglar to justice

Home insurance policyholders in Stalybridge might be relieved to hear a cr ...

17, Jun, 2010
Home insurance reminder for Southend resident

A woman living in Southend has been given a stark reminder to check her co ...

17, Jun, 2010
Justice for insurance policyholder who fell victim to distraction burglary

A pensioner - who may have had to make a claim on his house and contents ...

17, Jun, 2010
Interactive house to help reduce insurance claims?

Residents of Upton have been invited to see an interactive house which has ...

16, Jun, 2010
Free shed alarms to prevent insurance claims?

Home insurance customers in East Boldon have been provided with free she ...

15, Jun, 2010
Sting operation aims to reduce insurance claims in Birmingham

Homeowners in the West Midlands might see the number of insurance claims i ...

15, Jun, 2010
Justice for home insurance customers in Dorchester

Home insurance policyholders in Dorchester might breathe a sigh of relief ...

14, Jun, 2010
Property marking scheme to reduce home insurance claims?

Residents in an area of London have been encouraged to participate in a pr ...

14, Jun, 2010
Homeowners urged to work together to reduce insurance claims

Police officers in Salford have urged property owners to work together in ...

14, Jun, 2010
Insurance claims may fall after serial burglar jailed

Homeowners in York might breathe a sigh of relief after a serial burglar w ...

14, Jun, 2010
Cyclists reminded to check insurance policy documents

Cyclists in Bridgewater have been told to ensure they have adequate cover ...

11, Jun, 2010
Home insurance news: "Prolific" burglar jailed for 8 years

House and contents insurance customers might see the number of claims in ...

10, Jun, 2010
Distraction burglar targets pensioner in Eastbourne

A pensioner has fallen victim to a distraction burglary in Eastbourne whic ...

10, Jun, 2010
Burglary in Settle could cause home insurance claim

Residents in Settle may have to make a claim on their home insurance poli ...

10, Jun, 2010
Home insurance reminder for Lincoln residents

House and contents insurance customers have been given a stark reminder ...

09, Jun, 2010
Home insurance claims may fall after burglars charged

Property owners in Northern Ireland might see the number of home and cont ...

09, Jun, 2010
Property-marking event 'to help reduce insurance claims'

Homeowners in Middlesbrough have been invited to a property-marking event ...

08, Jun, 2010
Home and contents insurance reminder for residents of Norwich

Residents of Norwich have been reminded of the importance of an up-to-date ...

08, Jun, 2010
Home insurance premiums could rise during summer, say police

Property owners in Greater Manchester have been warned their home insuran ...

07, Jun, 2010
Burglars returned to steal from property using a taxi service

Contents insurance customers may be shocked to hear about an incident wher ...

04, Jun, 2010
Home insurance customers might be relieved to hear about arrest

Property owners in Astley Bridge may be relieved to hear a robber who ta ...

04, Jun, 2010
3-year-old distraction burglar strikes again

A three-year-old girl has been involved in a distraction burglary just day ...

04, Jun, 2010
Resident honoured for 'preventing insurance claims'

Property owners in Dane Bank may have seen the number of insurance claims ...

03, Jun, 2010
Jewellery theft may result in insurance claim

Property owners in Shann Park may have had to make a claim on their house ...

03, Jun, 2010
Home insurance customers relieved to hear burglar is back in jail?

Home insurance policyholders in Hyndburn might be pleased to hear a serial ...

02, Jun, 2010
Home insurance customers targeted by distraction burglars

Home and contents insurance policyholders in Crewe and Nantwich have bee ...

01, Jun, 2010
Home insurance news: 4-year jail term for Sutton Coldfield burglar

House and contents insurance customers in Sutton Coldfield might be reli ...

01, Jun, 2010
Burglary roadshow 'could help prevent insurance claim'

Home insurance policyholders in Thurrock may be able to prevent an insuran ...

01, Jun, 2010
Home insurance claims to reduce in Trafford?

Homeowners in south Manchester might see the number of insurance claims dr ...

28, May, 2010
Insurance claims may follow Ashton home break-in

Insurance claims may follow a recent burglary in Ashton, Greater Mancheste ...

25, May, 2010
Without home insurance? Average burglary cost is '£2k'

The average cost of a burglary for those who do not but home insurance i ...

24, May, 2010
Kate Moss may need to claim on her home insurance

Home insurance claims often need to be made after a house is broken into ...

21, May, 2010
Photographer reminded of the importance of up-to-date home insurance

A photographer in Northern Ireland has been given a stark reminder to chec ...

21, May, 2010
Home insurance policyholders in Bedfordshire might see fewer claims

Home and contents insurance policyholders in Bedfordshire may have to ma ...

21, May, 2010
Insurance claims may follow house-car collision

An incident in Market Hill, Maldon, could lead to insurance claims after & ...

21, May, 2010
Protect against home insurance claims this summer, police warn

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has urged people in the area to maximise h ...

21, May, 2010
Home insurance claimants may be relieved to hear burglar is sentenced

Home insurance claimants in Southend may be relieved to hear that a burgla ...

20, May, 2010
Home insurance policyholders asked to help with police enquiries

Homeowners in Witham and Little Braxted have been asked to help the police ...

20, May, 2010
Home insurance news: Life imprisonment for Google Earth burglar

Home insurance policyholders might be relieved to hear a man who used Goog ...

20, May, 2010
Window warning for south Gloucestershire home insurance policyholders

People living in south Gloucestershire have been reminded about the danger ...

19, May, 2010
Insurance claims could drop after burglary roadshow

A burglary roadshow in Colchester might help reduce the number of house a ...

19, May, 2010
Home insurance policyholders told "double-lock UPVC doors"

Homeowners with UPVC doors have been told to make sure they are double-loc ...

18, May, 2010
Garden lighting could reduce insurance claims, says expert

Security-conscious property owners might want to install new lighting equi ...

18, May, 2010
Contents insurance claim after £5,000 burglary?

Property owners in Cumbria were given a stark reminder to check their cont ...

17, May, 2010
Garage break-in 'may have caused home insurance claim'

Officers in Northumbria have issued a warning to home insurance policyhold ...

17, May, 2010
Home insurance customers see justice done in Burnham

Home and contents insurance customers in Burnham-on-Sea might be pleased ...

17, May, 2010
Insurance claims could be avoided by checking for cold callers

Bogus callers may be an unnecessary and avoidable cause of insurance claim ...

17, May, 2010
Home contents insurance claim may have followed burglary

A contents insurance claim could have followed a burglary in Northern Irel ...

17, May, 2010
Insurance claims avoided 'thanks to quick thinkers'

House insurance claims were recently avoided thanks to the quick thinkin ...

14, May, 2010
'Jaggy hedges' to reduce home insurance claims

Homeowners have been advised that prickly bushes outside properties could ...

14, May, 2010
Insurance claims tackled by CCTV?

Residents of Tewkesbury might experience fewer insurance claims after two ...

14, May, 2010
Blyth residents told to 'secure sheds'

Households in Northumbria hoping to avoid home insurance claims may need ...

14, May, 2010
Home insurance reminder for Blyth robbery victims

Home insurance policyholders living in the north-east are being told to be ...

13, May, 2010
Sentence for serial burglar may reduce insurance claims

Residents of Weymouth concerned about having to make a home insurance cla ...

13, May, 2010
Actions that cause insurance claims "will not be tolerated"

Criminals that cause insurance claims in Salford have been told "your ...

13, May, 2010
New police teams could help reduce insurance claims

Three new policing teams in County Durham are aiming to reduce the number ...

12, May, 2010
Home insurance news: Serial burglar jailed for 2.5 years

Home insurance policyholders in Whitworth might breathe a sigh of relief o ...

11, May, 2010
Home insurance customers invited to launch of new police station

Residents in Bury may be able to receive some advice on how to prevent ins ...

11, May, 2010
Fewer insurance claims as crime levels fall in Hampshire?

House and contents insurance policyholders in the south-west of England ...

11, May, 2010
Insurance claims may drop in Holmebrook and Rother

Home insurance policyholders living in Holmebrook and Rother may experienc ...

10, May, 2010
Insurance claims may drop after burglar is jailed for six months

Residents in Ampthill may have averted a contents insurance claim after th ...

07, May, 2010
Home insurance news: Pensioner tackles intruders

A 92-year-old woman may have prevented an insurance claim after she tackle ...

07, May, 2010
PCSO in Felixstowe might help reduce insurance claims

Residents in Felixstowe might be able to reduce the number of home insura ...

06, May, 2010
"Prolific" burglar sentence may result in fewer insurance claims

House and contents insurance policyholders may see a reduction in the nu ...

05, May, 2010
"Spring forward" could help prevent insurance claims

A new initiative by Essex Police could help reduce the number of insurance ...

05, May, 2010
Contents insurance reminder for Plymouth resident

An elderly woman has been given a stark reminder to check her home and co ...

05, May, 2010
Insurance claims may drop after 'persistent offender' jailed

Home insurance policyholders in Luton may breathe a collective sigh of rel ...

05, May, 2010
Police help football fans avoid insurance claims

Fans of Barrow AFC have been reassured by the local police that their home ...

04, May, 2010
Antique jewellery theft could instigate insurance claim

Owners of a property in Newent have been reminded of the importance of an ...

04, May, 2010
Bogus caller advice for home insurance policyholders

"Distraction burglars" have targeted a number of properties in D ...

30, Apr, 2010
Home insurance policyholders likely to be relieved after burglar is sentenced

Home insurance customers in Brighton are likely to be relieved after a b ...

30, Apr, 2010
Burglary reminder for home insurance policyholders

Three men have been arrested after a burglary in Killamarsh which may prov ...

30, Apr, 2010
Car insurance claims may drop after hearing in Durham

The number of car insurance claims may drop in Durham after a man appear ...

30, Apr, 2010
New technology could help reduce insurance claims in Cumbria

Home insurance policyholders in the north-west might be relieved to hear a ...

30, Apr, 2010
New PCSO in Yate could help tackle incidents resulting in insurance claims

Residents of a town near Bristol may have to make fewer home and contents ...

30, Apr, 2010
Home insurance news: Crime in Teesdale drops by 36.5%

Customers looking for the best home insurance deal might be interested t ...

29, Apr, 2010
Reduced crime levels could help prevent insurance claims in Manchester

House and contents insurance policyholders in the north-west might be pl ...

29, Apr, 2010
Home insurance policyholders could help arrest burglar

Home insurance policyholders could hold the key to catching a burglar in C ...

29, Apr, 2010
Insurance claims in Amber Valley tackled in crackdown on crime

Residents of Amber Valley in Derbyshire may see a drop in the number of in ...

28, Apr, 2010
Contents insurance claim averted after trampoline is recovered

A resident of Jubilee Crescent in Sherburn Hill was spared from making a c ...

28, Apr, 2010
Prevent home insurance claims in warmer weather

Leicestershire Police have distributed information which might help preven ...

28, Apr, 2010
Home insurance customers see justice done in Cambridge

Home and contents insurance policyholders in Cambridge may be pleased to ...

28, Apr, 2010
Reduced crime in Cleveland could make insurance claims drop

There could be fewer insurance claims processed in Cleveland this year as ...

27, Apr, 2010
Home insurance customers could help police tackle distraction burglaries

Police in Derbyshire have urged home and contents insurance customers to ...

27, Apr, 2010
Home insurance policyholder uses Crimewatch to track thief

A home insurance customer in Langwathby, Cumbria will feature on BBC's C ...

26, Apr, 2010
Home insurance policyholders could see fewer claims in Durham

Home and contents insurance policyholders in Durham may experience fewer ...

26, Apr, 2010
"Brave" homeowner may have prevented insurance claim

Home insurance policyholders in Bristol may see a reduction in the number ...

23, Apr, 2010
Home insurance policyholders see justice in Hucclecote

Home insurance policyholders affected by a recent spate of criminal damage ...

23, Apr, 2010
Home insurance news: Burglaries in Kent fall by 8.4%

Home insurance policyholders may experience fewer claims this year after K ...

22, Apr, 2010
Prevent insurance claims with bike security?

Home insurance claims could be reduced in Widnes this month (April) afte ...

21, Apr, 2010
Insurance claims news: Three burglars jailed in Colchester

Contents insurance policyholders may be relieved to hear that three people ...

21, Apr, 2010
Home insurance claims may drop after serial burglar jailed

Home insurance customers in Bedford may experience a lull in the number ...

20, Apr, 2010
Home insurance news: Bingo players provided with security advice

Home insurance policyholders in Rochdale were given security advice in an ...

20, Apr, 2010
Rural home insurance policyholders reminded to lock up equipment

Home and contents insurance policyholders have been given a stark remind ...

20, Apr, 2010
Police in Cumbria tackle the number of home insurance claims

Home insurance policyholders may be pleased to hear about a Cumbria Consta ...

19, Apr, 2010
Bristol residents may make contents insurance claim after burglary

Residents of a property in Nailsea, Bristol may have to make a claim on th ...

19, Apr, 2010
Home insurance policy holders warned not to 'let crime in'

Home insurance policy holders in the north-west have been warned not to ...

19, Apr, 2010
Belper resident may have to make home insurance claim

A Belper resident recently burgled may want to check his home insurance p ...

16, Apr, 2010
Justice for Dorset home insurance policyholders

Home insurance policyholders in Dorset may be satisfied to hear that a bur ...

16, Apr, 2010
Home and contents insurance reminder after "distraction burglary"

Contents insurance policy holders in Northwich have been reminded of the i ...

15, Apr, 2010
Heeding security advice could lower home insurance premiums

Home insurance policyholders may experience a reduction in their premiums ...

14, Apr, 2010
Fraudulent home insurance claims 'put premiums up for everyone'

The cost of dealing with fraudulent home insurance claims was estimated ...

14, Apr, 2010
Shoppers receive advice that may reduce home insurance claims

The number of home insurance claims in Chesterfield could be reduced if ...

14, Apr, 2010
Ampthill residents employ CCTV to prevent home insurance claim?

Residents of Oliver Street in Ampthill may have prevented a home insuranc ...

13, Apr, 2010
Fire damage in Portishead may launch house insurance claim

Owners of a property in Portishead, Bristol may have to make a home insur ...

13, Apr, 2010
Homeowners' insurance claims may drop in Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester Police have reported the lowest crime rates in a decade ...

12, Apr, 2010
New technology could help reduce home insurance premiums

Many home insurance providers offer lower premiums for properties that a ...

09, Apr, 2010
Household insurance customers told to "accept responsibility"

Home insurance policy holders in Cheshire have been told to "accept ...

09, Apr, 2010
Insurance claims could be avoided by being vigilant

Home insurance claims could be avoided if people follow some advice rece ...

09, Apr, 2010
Home insurance policyholders warned about bogus callers

Home insurance policyholders in Stockport have been warned about bogus cal ...

08, Apr, 2010
House and contents insurance reminder as thieves target bike

Residents in Taunton were been reminded of how vital it is to have adequat ...

08, Apr, 2010
Home contents insurance reminder for victim of bag theft

The importance of home contents insurance was highlighted to residents o ...

08, Apr, 2010
Insecure windows could cause home insurance claim

A valid home insurance policy is vital and residents in Coxley have been ...

07, Apr, 2010
Insurance claims could rise as Croydon street targeted

The number of home insurance claims in Broad Green, Croydon, could incre ...

07, Apr, 2010
Home insurance reminder for burgled Southend resident

Maintaining an up-to-date home insurance policy is vital, as one residen ...

06, Apr, 2010
Home insurance news: Holiday could make your house "more vulnerable"

Having a home insurance policy is important to protect your assets - but ...

01, Apr, 2010
Elderly couple issue home security advice following robbery

The importance of having comprehensive house and contents insurance in p ...

01, Apr, 2010
Could home insurance increase your confidence in DIY?

A significant majority of Britons lack the confidence to carry out even th ...

31, Mar, 2010
Could security measures reduce the threat of theft and need to make home insurance claim?

Home insurance claims could be reduced if homeowners take advice on how ...

31, Mar, 2010
Home insurance news: Elderly residents urged to beware burglars

Elderly residents have been warned to be wary of people calling at their h ...

30, Mar, 2010
Could new technology reduce home insurance claims for theft?

Homeowners renewing their house insurance may be interested to learn abo ...

30, Mar, 2010
Lock out burglars, home insurance customers advised

Home insurance policyholders in Rochdale are being advised to keep windo ...

30, Mar, 2010
Home insurance news: Thornwood residents reassured after spate of burglaries

People renewing their home insurance in areas experiencing an unusual nu ...

30, Mar, 2010
Home insurance customers 'should beware cold callers'

Having a burglar alarm could improve your home insurance costs but resid ...

30, Mar, 2010
Home insurance news: Police appeal for help with attempted burglary

Police are appealing to homeowners in Batley to help identify two men in c ...

30, Mar, 2010
Make sure you don't have a DIY disaster and have to claim on home insurance

Spring can be a big time for home insurance claims as people finally get ...

29, Mar, 2010
Home insurance could complement Essex burglary awareness programme

Police officers in Essex have offered further protection to those with ho ...

29, Mar, 2010
Confused.com: Britons may not have enough home insurance

Britons are underestimating how much cover they need for their home conte ...

29, Mar, 2010
Investment in burglar-trapping technology may assist home insurance customers

Police officers around the UK have benefited from a £2 million inject ...

24, Mar, 2010
Home insurance customers should beware bogus callers

House insurance customers need to be extra vigilant with callers to the ...

24, Mar, 2010
Home insurance savers can be 'savvy' over renovations

Homeowners are being increasingly frugal and thinking more about their ren ...

24, Mar, 2010
House insurance protection "very important" when dealing with architects

Home insurance customers should ensure professional indemnity cover is a ...

23, Mar, 2010
Home improvements 'back in vogue' for house insurance customers

Home insurance savers may choose to renovate their houses as they feel t ...

23, Mar, 2010
Girls and DIY may not mean disaster and insurance claims

The next few weeks includes the spring bank holiday and with that comes on ...

22, Mar, 2010
Home improvements 'now have a more eco-friendly focus'

Many of the home improvements being undertaken by UK house insurance cus ...

22, Mar, 2010
Home insurance could well complement burglary awareness scheme

A burglary awareness scheme soon to commence in Bradford might be even mor ...

22, Mar, 2010
Home insurance policyholders in Urmston see man charged with burglary

Home insurance policyholders in Urmston, Greater Manchester, are likely ...

22, Mar, 2010
Home insurance news: Brent residents reunited with burgled goods

Home insurance customers unlucky enough to have been burgled may have re ...

19, Mar, 2010
Home insurance savers 'can retrofit houses'

Homeowners are increasingly choosing to retrofit their houses as a way of ...

18, Mar, 2010
Home insurance customers 'should beware distraction burglaries'

Home insurance customers should be aware their policies could be invalid ...

17, Mar, 2010
Rural break-in serves as a reminder to home insurance customers

Those living in rural areas should be wary of break-ins and ensure home i ...

16, Mar, 2010
Home insurance customers warned: Beware shed break-ins

House insurance policy holders have been warned by police to be wary of ...

16, Mar, 2010
Study: Women could be better than men with home insurance

The news that all men will want to hear ? women could be better at organis ...

15, Mar, 2010
Leeds home insurance holders given tips after bogus burglary

Residents in Leeds are being reminded to ask to see official identificatio ...

15, Mar, 2010
House insurance news: People advised to join local Home Watch scheme

Members of the public are being urged to join their local Home Watch schem ...

12, Mar, 2010
Home insurance customers warned over bogus workmen

House insurance customers are to be warned about bogus workmen in West L ...

12, Mar, 2010
Government advice service could help home insurance customers

House insurance savers could benefit from a new government advice servic ...

11, Mar, 2010
Security warning for home insurance customers

Home insurance policyholders should be vigilant when dealing with unexpe ...

10, Mar, 2010
Home insurance customers 'saving on DIY'

Increasing numbers of people are saving money by renovating their homes ra ...

10, Mar, 2010
Home insurance news: First-time buyers 'may have to wait until their 30s'

Home ownership may not be possible until buyers are in their 30s, accordin ...

09, Mar, 2010
'Better deals available' for first-time buyers ? and on home insurance too

New deals are making it easier for first-time buyers to get on the propert ...

09, Mar, 2010
Home rentals numbers could increase in 2010 ? and still require house insurance

The number of people seeking long-term property rentals could increase des ...

09, Mar, 2010
House insurance customers 'should look to pay off mortgage early'

Those seeking to keep a tight watch on their housing expenditure should lo ...

08, Mar, 2010
Housing retrofit 'could help save money on energy' - and insurance

Housing retrofits will be essential if Britain is to meet carbon reduction ...

05, Mar, 2010
Millions of home insurance customers 'should focus on their finances'

Around three million homeowners need to keep a closer eye on their finance ...

05, Mar, 2010
Home insurance customers can experiment with interior design

Home insurance customers can experiment with interior design to help tap ...

04, Mar, 2010
Police crackdown could reduce home insurance claims on bikes

A police crackdown on bike thefts could help reduce home insurance claim ...

04, Mar, 2010
Flood event 'to give tips on avoiding home insurance claims'

A flood risk event could help visitors avoid home insurance claims.&quot ...

03, Mar, 2010
Candy recall emphasises need for house insurance

The need for suitable home insurance has been illustrated by electronics ...

02, Mar, 2010
Celebrities extol virtues of smoke alarms ? and could reduce house insurance claims

Home insurance claims could be reduced if more people properly maintain ...

02, Mar, 2010
Borders family has "lucky" escape ? and a house insurance claim

A family from the Scottish border town of Hawick will be addressing their ...

01, Mar, 2010
Self-build homes on the rise, but need the right home insurance

It seems the recession has contributed to a rise in self-build homes in th ...

01, Mar, 2010
Keep house insurance down on your second home

Home insurance policyholders considering a second property may want to c ...

26, Feb, 2010
Importance of cheap house insurance 'emphasised by poll'(2)

The need to secure cheap home insuranc e has been emphasised by a recent ...

26, Feb, 2010
Importance of cheap house insurance 'emphasised by poll'

The need to secure cheap home insurance has been emphasised by a recent ...

26, Feb, 2010
Cheap home insurance can help avoid spiralling debts

Seeking out cheap house insurance is one useful way to avoid the debt pr ...

25, Feb, 2010
'Rental figure increase' serves reminder to home insurance customers

News that more people are renting homes during the financial downturn will ...

25, Feb, 2010
Home insurance policyholders 'should be aware of burglary risk'

Home insurance customers are among those being warned to be on the looko ...

25, Feb, 2010
House insurance customers 'spending more time renovating their homes'

Most home insurance customers are increasingly interested in maintaining ...

24, Feb, 2010
House insurance customers could benefit from 'pressure to cut VAT'

Those seeking to save money on house insurance will be encouraged by rec ...

24, Feb, 2010
Home insurance customers consider green upgrades 'too expensive'

Many house insurance customers are renovating their homes rather than mo ...

23, Feb, 2010
Wardrobe contents 'often underinsured'

Home insurance policies should be updated with the actual cost of the co ...

23, Feb, 2010
Twitter users 'could be denied cheap house insurance'

Users of social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook could be den ...

22, Feb, 2010
Fire guards recommended 'to avoid home insurance claims'

House insurance claims can be avoided by taking simple precautions, such ...

19, Feb, 2010
Residents 'offered expert advice on reducing risk of home insurance claim'

Home insurance customers in Cambridgeshire are being invited to find out ...

19, Feb, 2010
Home insurance pay-out 'may help woman fund new sculpture'

A spate of burglaries in Essex may demonstrate an increasing need for hom ...

17, Feb, 2010
Merseyside crackdown could reduce home insurance claims

The crackdown on all kinds of profitable crimes in Merseyside in recent ye ...

17, Feb, 2010
More home insurance policies may be intact in Oxford

More Oxford residents may have been able to avoid putting in a home insur ...

17, Feb, 2010
Pro-active Oldham police may prevent home insurance claims

Being in the right place at the right time recently allowed police in Oldh ...

16, Feb, 2010
Safety meeting may help to drive down home insurance claims in north-west

Residents in the north-west of England are being urged to attend a home sa ...

16, Feb, 2010
Chip pan fires 'can result in hefty home insurance claims'

Households which hope to avoid making a home insurance claim may find th ...

16, Feb, 2010
Increasing number of DIY projects could be threat to house insurance

Property owners are becoming increasingly likely to make home improvements ...

15, Feb, 2010
Almost 1m households in south-east may require home insurance urgently

The owners of the 900,000 houses in the south-east of England may be best ...

12, Feb, 2010
House fire 'illustrates importance of home insurance'

A destructive fire in Central London may serve as a warning to homeowners ...

11, Feb, 2010
Flooding event 'to teach people how to avoid home insurance claims'

Homeowners in or around Northampton can next week visit a special event be ...

11, Feb, 2010
Sunbeds may cause house insurance claims

Sunbed users could deem a cheap house insurance policy to be a must-have ...

11, Feb, 2010
Home insurance customers 'should beware of cigarette danger'

A severe fire which ripped through a Smethwick home - and may have resulte ...

10, Feb, 2010
Smoke alarms 'crucial in preventing home insurance claim'

A family escaped from a house fire in which they could have been killed th ...

08, Feb, 2010
Home insurance policy holders may be pleased to hear of arrest

An Essex man's arrest may have left home insurance customers breathing a ...

08, Feb, 2010
House insurance customers warned: Valentine's night is burglar's favourite

Homeowners are being advised to take extra care in securing their property ...

05, Feb, 2010
Kitchen may pose greatest threat to home insurance no-claims bonuses

The dangers of the kitchen may have been highlighted by a fire this week w ...

05, Feb, 2010
Destructive fire may act as home insurance reminder

A fire which destroyed five per cent of a ground-floor flat may serve as a ...

05, Feb, 2010
Bike safety meeting 'to help reduce home insurance claims in Norfolk'

Cyclists in Norfolk are being invited to attend a special meeting next wee ...

04, Feb, 2010
Home insurance may be answer for Wisbech households

Residents in Wisbech have been told to do all they can to protect their ho ...

04, Feb, 2010
Croydon home insurance customers 'should protect properties against burglary'

Home insurance policy holders in Croydon are among those being urged to ...

29, Jan, 2010
Flood defence maintenance may reduce Suffolk home insurance claims

The Environment Agency has announced it will soon start work on the Suffol ...

29, Jan, 2010
Answering door to bogus callers could result in home insurance claim

House insurance policy holders in the north-west are among those being w ...

28, Jan, 2010
Marking valuables could decrease number of home insurance claims

Norfolk Constabulary is offering homeowners the chance to have their valua ...

28, Jan, 2010
Martyn Davies's DVDs could help avert home insurance claims

Home insurance policy holders hoping to keep their no-claims bonus intac ...

28, Jan, 2010
Home insurance may be only way to compensate for burglary

Households in Greater Manchester are being advised to tackle the rising th ...

27, Jan, 2010
Home insurance 'may be best way to protect against flooding'

The Environment Agency is to take action to tackle the increased threat of ...

27, Jan, 2010
People of North Wales 'least likely to make home insurance claim'

Home insurance customers in North Wales have received a boost this week ...

26, Jan, 2010
Flooding could be major concern for home insurance policy holders

More than 300 people may have had home insurance on their minds when the ...

26, Jan, 2010
Cyclists given chance to reduce risk of home insurance claim

Cyclists in Moston and Harpurhey, Greater Manchester have been warned of t ...

25, Jan, 2010
Norfolk 'is safest county for home insurance customers'

Home insurance customers in Norfolk could be considered the safest after ...

25, Jan, 2010
Police scheme could help to reduce home insurance claims

A scheme trialled in Rochdale over the festive period may have helped to r ...

25, Jan, 2010
Pollution threat may make home insurance a shrewd investment

A case at one farm may reveal to those living in rural communities the imp ...

25, Jan, 2010
Home insurance customers given flooding boost

Home insurance customers in one area may have been given a boost by the ...

22, Jan, 2010
Flood protection may be welcome boost for home insurance customers

Home insurance customers in the Midlands may be pleased to learn that th ...

21, Jan, 2010
Home insurance 'should be maintained at all costs'

Home insurance should remain a priority for property owners, despite the ...

21, Jan, 2010
Home insurance policy holders may be pleased with crime report results

Home insurance customers have been given a boost by the news that crime ...

21, Jan, 2010
Rising threat of bike theft could act as warning to home insurance customers

Home insurance policy holders could decide to check that their cover pro ...

20, Jan, 2010
Home insurance could be lifeline for fire victims

The importance of home insurance could be realised in Kingston over the ...

20, Jan, 2010
Security packs could help reduce Blackpool home insurance claim

Security packs are to be given to Blackpool residents in a bid to defeat b ...

19, Jan, 2010
Giving up smoking and drinking could make home insurance claim less likely

People who smoke and drink alcohol in their homes are increasing the chanc ...

19, Jan, 2010
Home insurance customers may have received £2bn after flooding

The floods of 2007 ended up costing Britain £3.2 billion - of which m ...

18, Jan, 2010
Liverpool burglary may highlight need for home insurance

Merseyside Police has released photographs of three rings that were stolen ...

18, Jan, 2010
Home insurance customers could follow police advice to stop burglaries

Police in Greater Manchester are launching a "blitz" on burglary ...

15, Jan, 2010
Melting snow 'is threat to home insurance customers'

As the big thaw begins following the recent freeze, home insurance custo ...

15, Jan, 2010
Checking pipes now could reduce need for home insurance claim

Home insurance customers should be aware that colder weather can "w ...

13, Jan, 2010
Home insurance customers in Uttoxeter 'safest in the country'

People with a home insurance policy in Uttoxeter could be least likely t ...

13, Jan, 2010
'Keep rats out' to avoid home insurance claim

Home insurance policy holders could take extra care to watch out for rat ...

12, Jan, 2010
Home insurance claims in Cambridgeshire may be up after burglaries

Four Cambridgeshire households could be preparing to make a home insuranc ...

12, Jan, 2010
Protecting bikes could help stave off threat of home insurance claim

Cyclists wary that the loss or damage to their bike could result in them h ...

11, Jan, 2010
Proper pipe insulation could avert home insurance claim

A high number of home fires over the weekend may force house insurance p ...

11, Jan, 2010
Home insurance policies could be vital in snow-threatened areas

Property owners may take note of the Met Office's warning that more snow i ...

08, Jan, 2010
Home insurance could protect boilers during cold weather

Strengthening easterly winds, which are forecasted to make the UK "bi ...

07, Jan, 2010
Home insurance customers 'should run taps regularly to prevent burst pipes'

A top plumber has offered advice - which could be of interest to home ins ...

06, Jan, 2010
Boiler breakdown and burst pipes could concern home insurance customers

Severe frost and ice will become a hazard for much of Great Britain, accor ...

05, Jan, 2010
Cold weather brings greater fire threat to home insurance customers

Homeowners are being warned that the current cold conditions increase the ...

05, Jan, 2010
Act now to stop snow causing home insurance claims

Home insurance customers could take precautions to avoid the heavy snowf ...

04, Jan, 2010
Rural home insurance customers urged to deter burglars

Homeowners in rural areas of Northern Ireland who follow the advice of the ...

31, Dec, 2009
Residents could invest in home insurance to protect against floods

Homeowners in the Thames Valley region may wish to act on a flood warning ...

30, Dec, 2009
'Take precautions' to avoid home insurance claim on empty property

House insurance customers planning to leave their property for a long pe ...

30, Dec, 2009
Burglary pack could help drive down home insurance claims

Home insurance customers in the north-east could be among those receivin ...

29, Dec, 2009
Advertising campaign could help reduce home insurance claims

A new campaign - which could help to reduce the number of home insurance ...

23, Dec, 2009
Disposing of Christmas rubbish correctly could prevent house insurance claim

House insurance customers may wish to take note of advice handed out tod ...

23, Dec, 2009
Home insurance could offer necessary new year protection

Property owners could see home insurance as a good investment in the run ...

23, Dec, 2009
Flood victims given train line boost

Flood-hit home insurance customers in Cumbria are among those who could ...

22, Dec, 2009
Home insurance claim could be saviour for fire victims

A Gloucestershire family's future may depend on the quality of their home ...

22, Dec, 2009
House insurance customers in London may want to follow Met advice

House insurance customers may consider it good news that the number of r ...

22, Dec, 2009
Locking windows and doors could drive down risk of home insurance claim

Keeping windows closed and doors locked could avoid the need to make a ho ...

21, Dec, 2009
Burst pipes could cause Christmas chaos for home insurance customers

Burst pipes are a problem in the UK and could be the cause of hundreds of ...

18, Dec, 2009
Turkey fat poses threat to home insurance no-claims status

Homeowners looking forward to a traditional Christmas dinner on December 2 ...

16, Dec, 2009
House insurance customers could consider BSIA Christmas advice

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has urged property owners ...

16, Dec, 2009
Electrical faults could pose threat to home insurance customers

Home insurance customers may wish to consider the advice of London's fir ...

15, Dec, 2009
House insurance could be especially important during cold spells

House insurance customers have been warned that a significant drop in te ...

15, Dec, 2009
Magician Daniels may be lining up home insurance claim after burglary

Magician Paul Daniels could be preparing to make a home insurance claim ...

14, Dec, 2009
Home insurance could be vital after house fire

Victims of a blaze in Cambridgeshire could be checking their home insuran ...

14, Dec, 2009
Avoid home insurance claims this winter by preventing burst pipes

Homeowners can take simple steps to help prevent pipes bursting in freezin ...

14, Dec, 2009
Cheap house insurance cover 'can prevent Christmas boiler misery'

Investing as little as £5 a month in house insurance which protects ...

11, Dec, 2009
Flood-hit homes should be rebuilt to avert need for home insurance claims

Properties damaged or destroyed by the Cumbria floods of last month should ...

10, Dec, 2009
Home insurance could protect against increasing number of serious fires

Home insurance could be the best way to protect against the increasing r ...

10, Dec, 2009
House insurance policies 'must be updated when homes are vacant'

House insurance customers should update their policy if a property is to ...

09, Dec, 2009
Cork residents could be thankful for home insurance after floods

The importance of home insurance may have been illustrated to residents ...

09, Dec, 2009
Checking home insurance small print could be worthwhile over Christmas

The significant increase in the value of goods in a house over Christmas c ...

08, Dec, 2009
Winter threats to home could be dealt with by home emergency cover

A host of problems could plague British homes this winter - and households ...

08, Dec, 2009
Home insurance could be important to burgled pensioner

The importance of home insurance may not be lost on a Hertfordshire pens ...

08, Dec, 2009
Cheap home insurance cover could be good idea at Christmas

Investing in a cheap home insurance policy to add extra cover to a prope ...

04, Dec, 2009
Home insurance could be crucial in protecting against burglary spree

Homeowners in Essex are being warned to be on their guard against an incre ...

04, Dec, 2009
Christmas lights could be cause of home insurance claims

Home insurance customers have been warned to beware of the dangers of Ch ...

04, Dec, 2009
New defences may already have saved hundreds of home insurance customers from flooding

Hundreds of homeowners could be relieved after flood defences around their ...

03, Dec, 2009
House insurance could limit damage of pre-Christmas burglary

A woman in Tyneside may have had a stark reminder of the importance of ho ...

03, Dec, 2009
Home insurance could protect laptops, cash and jewellery at Christmas

Home insurance customers may wish to take note of advice from Avon and S ...

02, Dec, 2009
House insurance could protect Christmas gifts

Burglars who target Christmas presents have struck at one home in Banbury, ...

01, Dec, 2009
Cumbria floods "should serve as stark warning" to home insurance customers

Home insurance customers across Britain may want to learn from the recen ...

01, Dec, 2009
Home insurance 'is one of top 10 ways to protect a property'

Ensuring a residence is covered by a home insurance policy is one of the ...

30, Nov, 2009
House insurance claims could fall thanks to government initiative

Up to 60,000 homeowners could now be at less risk of having to make a hou ...

30, Nov, 2009
Second-home insurance could be crucial

Now could be the best time to invest in a home insurance policy for a ne ...

27, Nov, 2009
Home insurance cover could be important for Catford fire victim

A household in Catford could be preparing to make a house insurance clai ...

27, Nov, 2009
Home insurance could be best way to protect against burglary threat

Scores of London householders may want to reach for the telephone or compu ...

26, Nov, 2009
Home insurance customers urged to remain vigilant after flooding problems

Home insurance customers caught up in some of Britain's worst flooding h ...

26, Nov, 2009
Burglary could show up importance of home contents insurance

The plight of a man in his 90s this week could reveal to many the importan ...

25, Nov, 2009
High river levels still a threat to home insurance customers

River levels in Cumbria remain high, according to the Environment Agency ( ...

25, Nov, 2009
House blaze could reveal importance of home insurance

Home insurance customers may want to consider the way a fire ripped thro ...

24, Nov, 2009
Flooded home insurance customers warned of lengthy recovery period ahead

Home insurance customers whose properties have been hit by the heavy flo ...

24, Nov, 2009
House insurance could soften the financial blow of emergency call-outs

An emergency evacuation of London homes may have shown up the importance o ...

24, Nov, 2009
Heavy rainfall set to hit home insurance customers on England-Scotland border

Home insurance customers in north-west England and southern Scotland sho ...

24, Nov, 2009
Insurance claims 'could be minimised by marking gifts'

Insurance claims for stolen Christmas presents may be reduced by marking g ...

23, Nov, 2009
Rain forecast may highlight home insurance need

Homeowners nationwide may be considering their home insurance protection ...

23, Nov, 2009
Flood victims given home insurance advice

Home insurance customers affected by the recent flooding in Cumbria may ...

23, Nov, 2009
House contents insurance may be vital for Cumbrian flood victims

The number of house contents insurance claims could rocket in Cumbria af ...

23, Nov, 2009
Home insurance cover 'should name large items'

Home insurance cover should specifically name items that are individuall ...

23, Nov, 2009
More insurance claims may be inevitable

Future insurance claims due to extreme weather events may be an inevitabil ...

23, Nov, 2009
Home insurance claims 'could top 2007 floods'

The flooding affecting parts of the UK could lead to home insurance claim ...

20, Nov, 2009
1 in 6 house insurance customers at risk of flooding

More than 15 per cent of British homes are at risk of flooding, according ...

20, Nov, 2009
New flood protection proposals could reduce home insurance claims

Home insurance customers may be pleased to learn that their properties c ...

19, Nov, 2009
Denial of crime could be dangerous for house insurance customers

Results from the British Crime Survey could illustrate the importance of ...

18, Nov, 2009
Green properties could make bills cheaper for home insurance customers

Home insurance customers could make alterations to their property to mak ...

18, Nov, 2009
TV star urges home insurance customers to maintain property during winter

Phil Spencer has urged home insurance customers not to avoid vital maint ...

17, Nov, 2009
Home insurance should include flood protection, say experts

Homeowners should check whether their home and contents insurance covers ...

17, Nov, 2009
Floods more costly than fire or burglary, home insurance customers warned

Home insurance customers should take the risk of flooding very seriously ...

13, Nov, 2009
The Bill actor launches campaign which could reduce home insurance claims

A campaign has been launched to help older homeowners protect their proper ...

13, Nov, 2009
House insurance customers urged to take precautions against predicted floods

Homeowners can carry out a number of precautions to minimise the risk of h ...

12, Nov, 2009
More choice for home insurance customers looking to move

Home insurance customers looking to move have received a boost this week ...

12, Nov, 2009
Home insurance could protect growing amount of mobile technology

More than ten million Britons now use mobile technology to access the inte ...

11, Nov, 2009
Homeowners advised to include Christmas presents on house insurance policy

As Britain enters the festive season, homeowners are being warned not to c ...

10, Nov, 2009
House insurance could be cheaper after home improvements

House insurance customers have been advised that investing in home impro ...

05, Nov, 2009
Home insurance claims 'will rise with temperature'

As global temperatures rise, weather-related home insurance claims will ...

30, Oct, 2009
Bonfire Night caution could prevent home insurance claim

Home insurance policy holders have been warned of the increased threat o ...

27, Oct, 2009
Check your bonfire party is covered by house insurance

Homeowners should make sure their Bonfire Night celebrations are covered o ...

22, Oct, 2009
Rising risk of crime could make home insurance more crucial than ever

Britons face a 22 per cent risk of being the victim of crime each year - a ...

22, Oct, 2009
Home insurance could be important for second properties

The increasing number of people thinking of buying a house in the USA may ...

21, Oct, 2009
Home insurance could protect against increased threat of burglary

Homeowners may want to make sure they have an effective home insurance po ...

20, Oct, 2009
Home insurance could be crucial after burglary arrests

Police in Greater Manchester have arrested more than 600 people suspected ...

14, Oct, 2009
Minor convictions could invalidate home insurance

Britons with any convictions, however minor, to their name may be invalida ...

13, Oct, 2009
Homeowners could consider garden items when buying home insurance

Home insurance customers may wish to consider the value of their garden ...

12, Oct, 2009
Flood-risk homes 'should get insurance'

Low-income households at risk of flooding in Northern Ireland are going wi ...

08, Oct, 2009
Home insurance could be compromised with poor DIY

Young people are not confident when it comes to DIY, according to a B& ...

06, Oct, 2009
One-in-20 home insurance customers 'consider false claims'

Home insurance policy holders could be prosecuted if they submit a false ...

02, Oct, 2009
Poor DIY could cause home insurance problems

Homeowners should not attempt DIY work on their house which requires a pro ...

30, Sep, 2009
Home insurance should cover against flooding

Homeowners in the south-east may be interested in the 25th anniversary cel ...

29, Sep, 2009
Contents insurance could be important in growing rental market

Britain's increasing number of tenants could be wise to carefully select ...

29, Sep, 2009
Home insurance policies 'will cover bicycles'

Cycling enthusiasts may be pleased to learn that loss or damage to their b ...

24, Sep, 2009
Lodgers 'could impact on home insurance'

Many Britons could see their home insurance policies impacted upon throu ...

23, Sep, 2009
Brits 'could be tempted to move'

Brits 'could be tempted to move' Carrying out home improvements might be ...

22, Sep, 2009
Home insurance 'damaged by DIY reluctance'

UK homeowners are not making repairs to their property ands instead are pu ...

21, Sep, 2009
Britons advised on heating oil storage

More Britons are stockpiling heating oil for the colder months ahead and a ...

21, Sep, 2009
Brits 'carry out home improvements'

Millions of Britons are taking on home improvement projects at present, a ...

17, Sep, 2009
Money 'makes Brits go green'

The economic downturn has meant that Britons are now more likely to make g ...

15, Sep, 2009
Complaints increase for home insurance

Research carried out by the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has revealed ...

14, Sep, 2009
Mortgage rate reduction 'should be taken advantage of'

Mortgage rates in the UK have fallen over the last two years but many peop ...

11, Sep, 2009
Savings used for home improvement

Almost two-thirds of all home improvements carried out at properties acros ...

09, Sep, 2009
Homeowners 'could fix furniture to avoid claims'

Homeowners could avoid making claims on their home insurance by making d ...

09, Sep, 2009
Holiday homes 'proving popular'

Britons are finding that purchasing a second home is a good way to save fo ...

08, Sep, 2009
Security boost 'could reduce home insurance'

Homeowners across the UK could cut their home insurance costs by improvi ...

07, Sep, 2009
Home insurance advice for Brits

Britons have been advised of a number of ways in which they can cut the co ...

04, Sep, 2009
Most insurance claims 'are complaint-free'

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has noted that relatively few in ...

04, Sep, 2009
Post offices 'could answer insurance FAQ'

Some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQ) about policies could soo ...

02, Sep, 2009
Leaving keys in doors may jeopordise home insurance

Residents in Scunthorpe could be rendering their home insurance cover us ...

01, Sep, 2009
Rainy days 'good news for building insurance'

Homeowners could find they have less cause to call on their building insu ...

26, Aug, 2009
Positive news 'could prompt housing recovery'

More positive property news could lead to a reinvigoration of the UK prope ...

26, Aug, 2009
Home insurance calculated with neighbourhoods in mind

Insurers use a number of factors when calculating home insurance premium ...

25, Aug, 2009
FTBs 'should budget for home insurance'

UK first-time buyers have been advised of the need to budget effectively t ...

25, Aug, 2009
Renters 'still need home insurance'

There has been a growing trend in the last few months for people to rent p ...

24, Aug, 2009
Britons 'failing to insure their belongings'

People across the UK are leaving themselves open to problems in the future ...

19, Aug, 2009
Cheap loft insulation for Sutton homes

Property owners in Sutton, south London, could benefit from a new scheme b ...

19, Aug, 2009
Home improvement 'does not always have to be big'

Britons looking to improve their property might want to heed some advice o ...

18, Aug, 2009
Britons 'turning away from home improvement'

Fewer Britons are planning to make improvements to their property over the ...

17, Aug, 2009
Homeowners 'can improve to reduce outgoings'

UK property owners can make considerably savings on their bills by improvi ...

14, Aug, 2009
Brits 'could stay in UK'

Following a summer of more Britons choosing to stay in the UK to holiday, ...

13, Aug, 2009
Smaller houses being built

Home insurance premiums could be affected in the future for individuals ...

12, Aug, 2009
Homeowners advised on kitchen safety

Individuals across the UK have been advised of the need to be careful when ...

11, Aug, 2009
DIY dads doing projects worth £1,500

Dads across the UK are carrying out DIY projects worth almost £1,500 ...

11, Aug, 2009
Burglaries 'a growing problem'

Figures collated by the Home Office have shown that there has been a four ...

10, Aug, 2009
'Grand gestures' for green home improvement

The UK Green Building Council is making a "grand gesture" by pro ...

06, Aug, 2009
Pools 'could add value'

Swimming pools could add value to a property, those looking to make altera ...

05, Aug, 2009
ABI publishes burglary warning for homeowners

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has published guidance outlining ...

05, Aug, 2009
Britons 'need training for DIY'

Britons looking to carry out DIY projects around the home have been urged ...

04, Aug, 2009
Home design 'does not have to be expensive'

Individuals looking to carry out DIY projects to inject some style into th ...

28, Jul, 2009
Green home improvements advised

Homes across the UK could benefit from environmentally-friendly home impro ...

27, Jul, 2009
Brits advised on home security

UK homeowners have been advised of the need to beef up home security and t ...

24, Jul, 2009
Home insurance 'should be maintained'(2)

UK homeowners have been advised of the need to maintain home insurance p ...

23, Jul, 2009
Property owners advised on home insurance

Britons who are looking to take out a home insurance policy have been ad ...

23, Jul, 2009
Country property 'remaining popular despite downturn'

Interest in country property in the UK has remained high despite the effec ...

20, Jul, 2009
'Time running out' to find a bargain

Time could be running out to bag a bargain property, it has been claimed. ...

20, Jul, 2009
Housing market 'still favours buyers'

Despite an increase in house prices for the fifth month in succession, the ...

17, Jul, 2009
Conservatories 'need careful planning'

While conservatories can bring a number of benefits to a home, they should ...

16, Jul, 2009
Fraud 'pushing up the cost of insurance'

Individuals across Britain who deceive or cheat on their insurance applica ...

16, Jul, 2009
Securing a home 'increasingly difficult'

First-time buyers are finding it increasingly difficult to secure a proper ...

15, Jul, 2009
Young market 'more positive' about renting

Young people are more open to renting property for longer periods of time ...

15, Jul, 2009
Pre-crash prices 'will not be seen for years'

Property prices are unlikely to return to pre-crash levels for at least ha ...

14, Jul, 2009
Mortgage applications 'affected by untruths'

Although the total cost of moving house can be expensive, as outgoings on ...

13, Jul, 2009
Home improvements 'bring value'

Individuals looking to boost the value of their property are increasingly ...

13, Jul, 2009
House price gap 'narrowing'

Total costs associated with moving house, including the property price, fe ...

10, Jul, 2009
Sellers urged to finish home improvements

Anyone planning on selling their property has been advised of the need to ...

10, Jul, 2009
Shed of the Year goes to Kite Cabin

The annual Shed of the Year awards have chosen Steven Harwood's Kite Cabin ...

09, Jul, 2009
Britons 'not saving on home insurance'

UK homeowners are not looking hard enough when renewing their home insura ...

08, Jul, 2009
Unwanted guests 'can affect home insurance'

UK homeowners could be forced to claim on their home insurance because o ...

07, Jul, 2009
Homeowners urged to split car and home insurance

Homeowners could save by splitting their car and home insurance , a new s ...

06, Jul, 2009
UK's house-proud towns highlighted

A list of the top 40 house-proud towns in the UK has put Milton Keynes as ...

02, Jul, 2009
Homeowners 'invalidate home insurance by failing to secure property'

Millions of homeowners across the UK could be unwittingly invalidating the ...

01, Jul, 2009
Home improvements 'can uncover property problems'

Individuals taking on home improvement projects can uncover major problems ...

01, Jul, 2009
Over-50s urged to bring in professionals

Homeowners who are over 50 have been urged to seek professional tradesmen ...

29, Jun, 2009
Green home improvements 'can benefit communities'

Making a property more sustainable can not only benefit the environment, b ...

24, Jun, 2009
Homeowners 'urged to renovate outside'

UK homeowners have been advised to make sure they keep the outsides of the ...

23, Jun, 2009
Solar upgrades urged for homeowners

A spokesperson for the National Energy Foundation has argued that those lo ...

23, Jun, 2009
ABI calls for cheap home insurance

Low-income homeowners should be given access to cheap home insurance , it ...

19, Jun, 2009
Property aspirations remain for many

Many young people in Britain still have aspirations to own their own prope ...

19, Jun, 2009
Flood danger 'for thousands of Brits'

Figures compiled by the Environment Agency have shown that government spen ...

18, Jun, 2009
Home insulation scheme praised in Kirklees

An initiative to offer free loft and cavity wall insulation to homeowners ...

17, Jun, 2009
Essex home struck by lightning

A house in south Essex was yesterday (June 16th) struck by lightning just ...

15, Jun, 2009
Homeowners 'looking to fix rather than move'

More homeowners are planning DIY projects on their property in preference ...

10, Jun, 2009
Home insurance 'should be maintained'

Those wishing to avoid being out of pocket following a home disaster have ...

09, Jun, 2009
Homeowners 'cancelling home insurance'

Almost a quarter of UK homeowners have cancelled or failed to renew their ...

04, Jun, 2009
Opportunities for home improvement

The opportunities for DIY and home improvement continue to be shown in the ...

01, Jun, 2009
Home rebuilt after accident

A father of three has seen his property rebuilt following its destruction ...

26, May, 2009
£5,300 for the average home improvement

The average home improvement in the UK now costs Britons £5,300, new ...

21, May, 2009
Brits 'not up for energy saving'

A survey of more than 2,000 Britons carried out by the Energy Saving Trust ...

21, May, 2009
Cowboy builders 'beaten by VAT cut'

Cowboy builders in the UK could be put out of business if the government t ...

18, May, 2009
UK property market 'nearing the bottom'

The bottom could be in sight for the UK property market, which could be go ...

14, May, 2009
Bicycle theft rises during downturn

The number of bicycle thefts in the UK has increased by seven per cent sin ...

13, May, 2009
Garden thefts 'can be tackled by home improvement'

UK homeowners should invest in improving their garden security or face cla ...

12, May, 2009
Home breakages 'costing homeowners during downturn'

The number of home insurance claims have increased since the start of th ...

08, May, 2009
Newlyweds 'need more cover'

Couples who are recently married have been advised to make sure their hom ...

07, May, 2009
Average home contains £45,000 of belongings

The average UK home has been found to contain in excess of £45,000-wo ...

01, May, 2009
Homeowners 'looking to add value by extending'

Creating additional space appears to be the order of the day for 24 per ce ...

30, Apr, 2009
Now 'is the right time to extend'

The National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) has said the economic downtur ...

30, Apr, 2009
DIY impact on home insurance 'likely to increase'

Two-thirds of Brits are planning to get their hands dirty and do some DIY ...

29, Apr, 2009
Beauty mishaps 'bring about a rise in home insurance claims'

Home insurance policies have taken a hit in recent months due to an incr ...

27, Apr, 2009
Property buyers offered insurance incentives

A growing number of house-building firms are offering prospective buyers e ...

27, Apr, 2009
Cheshire man escapes house fire

A man from Cheshire has avoided serious injury after being rescued from a ...

24, Apr, 2009
Individuals advised on getting optimum home cover

Homeowners have been advised on a list of priorities they should make when ...

24, Apr, 2009
ABI backs govt Flood and Water Management Bill

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has backed the publication of th ...

23, Apr, 2009
Burglaries 'could rise 50% by 2010'

UK insurer Norwich Union has predicted there will be a 50 per cent increas ...

22, Apr, 2009
House blaze in Bangor

A property in Bangor was burnt to the ground recently after a fire broke i ...

22, Apr, 2009
Tips to improve home security

Halifax has revealed a number of useful tips for improving home security. ...

21, Apr, 2009
MPPI 'a helping hand for homeowners'

Mortgage payment protection insurance (MPPI) could help many homeowners ma ...

16, Apr, 2009
Homeowners 'waiting to trade up'

Up to four million UK homeowners are waiting for the property market to pi ...

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