04-12-2007  'Ensure home insurance covers present hiding places'

The safety of certain hiding places for Christmas presents has been highlighted by home insurance provider Abbey.Research by the firm suggests that consumers who stash their presents in the homes ...View Full Details

29-11-2007  Home insurance 'likely to be raised by extensions'

Consumers can expect to see an increase in their home insurance premiums after extending their home, according to the Basement Information Centre.Director of the centre, Alan Tovey, noted: "Your house ...View Full Details

29-11-2007  'High-value home insurance' recommended for Christmas

Consumers have been advised to check their home insurance policies cover the increased value of their property's contents in the run-up to Christmas.Research by insurance provider NFU suggests that a ...View Full Details

28-11-2007  Dodge home insurance claims 'by avoiding dodgy builders'

Homeowners have been warned to remain on guard against bogus builders offering to carry out work on their properties, as botched work could result in a costly home insurance claim.Lloyds ...View Full Details

27-11-2007  Scots splash out on Christmas presents

Scottish consumers are the most generous when it comes to splashing cash on Christmas presents, according to the latest research.Abbey has found that consumers in Scotland will each spend an ...View Full Details

27-11-2007  Over-prepared Christmas shoppers 'may risk home insurance claims'

A tenth of people start stockpiling Christmas presents for loved ones in the first half of the year, according to new figures.In light of this, Abbey has urged consumers to ...View Full Details

26-11-2007  Avoid home insurance claims with property "health checks"

Consumers were advised to safeguard their properties ahead of anticipated poor weather this winter by carrying out "health checks" on their homes.Elaine Parkes, head of general insurance technical services at ...View Full Details

22-11-2007  Britons' £74 bn gadget stockpile

Britons have embraced the digital age and have spent an astounding £74 billion on gadgets, it has been reported.According to the latest study by bank First Direct, people have an ...View Full Details

22-11-2007  Careless consumers 'risk Christmas home insurance claims'

Consumers may risk hefty home insurance claims over the festive period, according to new research by Direct Line. A study by the firm suggests that 42 per cent of Brits ...View Full Details

21-11-2007  Safes 'will ensure you get home insurance cover'

While buying a safe to store belongings in may not necessarily lower a home insurance premium they will ensure that you are able to get cover, according to the Safe ...View Full Details