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Home insurance premium increases start to level off
propertytalk Live! "The competitive market has ensured that home insurance remains remarkably good value for money. After all, the cost of contents cover has risen only by 8.5% over 17 years while buildings cover has risen by 34% over the same period - even that is well … Fraud - Household: Opportunity knocks |
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Scandal of Workington's postcode lottery for flood insurance
Times & Star The issue came to light when Peter Bales, of Ullswater Avenue – one of the highest parts of Workington – was refused Esure home insurance. Mr Bales said: “I live on one of the highest places in Workington. If I flood, most of Great Britain will be … |
Landlord property insurance policyholders 'not motivated to improve'
Stride There is currently very little incentive for people with landlord property insurance to invest in their buildings at the moment, Property Hawk has said. Chris Horne, editor of the information website, said income from rental properties is assessed as … |
London property market 'depends on supply and demand'
Stride Hugh Best, head of investment management at London Central Portfolio, said stock is still tight and people are essentially "sitting on their hands", but buy to let insurance holders with a prime asset can expect to see good yields. … |
Overseas Health insurance News: 'Wait until markets fall' before buying property
Expatriate Healthcare Individuals considering taking out expat insurance and relocating abroad should hold off on buying property in Europe for as long as possible, as prices are likely to dip in many countries. According to founder of PropertyJournalist.com Marc Da Silva, … |
TalkingPoint: Insurance And Reinsurance Disputes
Financier Worldwide … rather than having reinsurers change every year as one has in the property & casualty side of the business. Heitzer: The number of disputes on insurance products like D&O and E&O policies has increased by a huge percentage, not only in relation to … |
Who will insure my rental property?
The Guardian Q I am a landlady and have been renting out my property to four tenants (unrelated individuals) for over 15 years. When it came round to renewing my house insurance policy, I noticed that there was no reference to the fact that I was renting out the … |
Tips for homeowners wanting to let their home
Telegraph.co.uk 5. If you have a mortgage, you are required to notify your lender that you are letting the property. You will normally be covered under your building insurance, but you need to check what is covered under your contents insurance. … |
Expat Health Insurance News: German property 'is good investment'
Expatriate Healthcare Expatriates with international travel insurance may wish to follow the advice of one expert and invest in the German housing market. James Kirkman, consultant at ProVenture Property and representative of German-property-for-sale.com, noted that real … |
Brits spend £23 million on garden improvements
Easier (press release) Santander Insurance offers a range of home insurance products, which cover the contents of your home and garden including Choices, Options and Peace of Mind Plus. For further information, visit santander.co.uk/insurance. Bonfire night can cost uninsured millions |