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Insurance

This section has general insurance advice as well as help and tips on buildings insurance and contents insurance.  There is also a common sense guide to ensuring you have adequate cover for all your possessions and property so that if the worst happens you will be properly protected by the policy and can make a claim.

Buildings insurance

Advice on building insurance to cover your home and its fixtures and fittings against loss from fire flood or other disaster.  The policy cover should provide protection for rebuilding, repair and replacement costs.

Common sense 1

A Common Sense guide to safeguarding your property by fitting suitable door and window locks as well general advice on protecting your home. There are some simple steps you can take to increase the security of your house and possessions and reduce ...

Common sense 2

Part 2 of our common sense guide to properly protecting your home valuables and contents - paths and gardens, sheds and garages as well as property marking and securing your home while unoccupied or empty

Contents insurance

Advice on contents insurance to cover your valuables and personal possessions against loss from fire flood or other disaster such as burglary or break-in. We look at the choices and compare the different types of repair and replacement cover

DIY and home insurance implications

A look at home insurance from a DIY perspective examining the risks involved and how best to make sure you have suitable cover when working on your home. Sometimes it is cheaper in the long run to employ a tradesman

General insurance

Guide to general insurance for your home and belongings including contents and buildings Insurance policies.  Policies vary, so make sure you read the policy documents to ensure the protection offered suits your needs and that you know what is an ...

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