Autumn Home Maintenance Checklist: How to Prepare for Rain and Storms

Is your home ready for autumn? From clearing gutters and checking your roof to preventing water damage and securing the garden, discover five essential maintenance checks to help p...

Could Artificial Intelligence Help Speed Up Planning Permission?

Artificial intelligence is beginning to play a role in the planning process, with several UK councils trialling technology designed to help process planning applications more effic...

Is Britain's Changing Climate Increasing the Risk of Subsidence?

As the UK's weather becomes increasingly unpredictable, homeowners may face greater risks from subsidence and other weather-related property issues. Extended dry periods followed b...

Spring Garden Improvements and Your Home Insurance Cover

Spring is one of the busiest seasons for home and garden improvements. As the weather improves, many homeowners start planning projects such as installing new sheds, replacing fenc...

Building Work Planned? Why Does Your Insurer Need to Know?

Renovation work can temporarily increase the risks to your home; from reduced security to higher fire and water damage exposure. Failing to inform your insurer before building work...

MortgageScams To Watch Out For In 2026

As well as the weather, the post-Christmas blues and the credit card bills, January can be tough. Especially for those struggling to pay their mortgage. With this in mind, the Fina...

Condensation: How to Reduce It in Homes and Vehicles This Winter

As temperatures drop, condensation becomes a familiar sight on windows and glass surfaces. What starts as light misting can quickly turn into dripping moisture, mould, and ongoing...

Safety Facts for Autumn Nights: Spooky Season Statistics

As autumn evenings draw in, cosy nights, fireworks, and seasonal celebrations bring plenty of atmosphere — but also increased risks. From fire hazards linked to candles and firewor...

What Could Invalidate Your Home Insurance?

Home insurance is designed to protect you when the unexpected happens, yet many claims are declined because of simple oversights homeowners don’t even realise matter. From unreport...