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British homes at risk of falling into disrepair

Austerity measures are causing many home owners to risk letting their homes fall into disrepair, according to research from the AA’s Home Emergency Response Service. The new study reveals that in the past year, over 18.5 million Britons (39 per cent) have delayed home repairs or maintenance or tried to fix things themselves in order [...]

AA warns homeowners to protect themselves against Siberian weather

The AA is concerned that many homeowners may be ill-prepared for the current Siberian weather conditions after being lulled into a false sense of security by the unseasonably mild winter before now. And with last winter’s weather causing damage in over 7 million households, leaving homeowners with a £3.1bn repair bill, the AA is urging [...]

Top 20 burglary insurance claim hotspots revealed

Homeowners in Leeds and London are the most likely in the UK to make a claim for theft or burglary on their home insurance policy, finds research from MoneySupermarket.com. The third edition of the MoneySupermarket.com Monitor on home insurance analysed over three million home insurance quotes run on the website over 12 months. It found [...]

Batten down the hatches!

With up to 50 per cent of the UK expecting gusts of over 45mph in the next few days, Aviva is advising homeowners to take basic precautions to protect themselves and their property. The insurer has its network of contractors, claims teams and call centre staff on standby to help those who might be affected [...]

19.7 million Brits risk damage to their home this winter

New research commissioned by Direct Line Home Insurance reveals that mild temperatures throughout October and November have lulled people into a false sense of security, as 19.7 million Brits will be unprepared if severe weather hits this winter. 40 per cent of homes will be vulnerable to issues such as frozen pipes and boiler breakdowns [...]
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British homes at risk of falling into disrepair

Austerity measures are causing many home owners to risk letting their homes fall into disrepair, according to research from the AA’s Home Emergency Response Service. The new study reveals that in the past year, over 18.5 million Britons (39 per cent) have delayed home repairs or maintenance or tried to fix things themselves in order [...]

AA warns homeowners to protect themselves against Siberian weather

The AA is concerned that many homeowners may be ill-prepared for the current Siberian weather conditions after being lulled into a false sense of security by the unseasonably mild winter before now. And with last winter’s weather causing damage in over 7 million households, leaving homeowners with a £3.1bn repair bill, the AA is urging [...]

Top 20 burglary insurance claim hotspots revealed

Homeowners in Leeds and London are the most likely in the UK to make a claim for theft or burglary on their home insurance policy, finds research from MoneySupermarket.com. The third edition of the MoneySupermarket.com Monitor on home insurance analysed over three million home insurance quotes run on the website over 12 months. It found [...]

Batten down the hatches!

With up to 50 per cent of the UK expecting gusts of over 45mph in the next few days, Aviva is advising homeowners to take basic precautions to protect themselves and their property. The insurer has its network of contractors, claims teams and call centre staff on standby to help those who might be affected [...]

19.7 million Brits risk damage to their home this winter

New research commissioned by Direct Line Home Insurance reveals that mild temperatures throughout October and November have lulled people into a false sense of security, as 19.7 million Brits will be unprepared if severe weather hits this winter. 40 per cent of homes will be vulnerable to issues such as frozen pipes and boiler breakdowns [...]

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