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Sloppy DIY reduces house value and can invalidate insurance
Posted on 20/05/2010 at 10:51
Posted on 20/05/2010 at 10:51
With the recession meaning that the majority of us are having to tighten our belts, it is not surprising that many of us are trying to cut costs when it comes to DIY projects.
Recent research from LV= (Liverpool Victo...
Don't be a victim of distraction burglars
Posted on 07/05/2010 at 14:36
Posted on 07/05/2010 at 14:36
It was recently announced that domestic burglary figures rose last year for the first time in six years. Burglars will of course employ a variety of techniques to gain entry to a property to carry out their crime. But one technique which seems to be on the increase is the distraction burglary.
According to figures produced by ...
Hiring a cowboy can be false economy
Posted on 23/04/2010 at 14:22
Posted on 23/04/2010 at 14:22
Cowboys, bodgers, fly-by-nights: call them what you will but rogue workmen can spell big trouble for homeowners. The true extent of the problems they cause has recently been revealed by research from ...
New "You Choose" home policy launched
Posted on 16/04/2010 at 15:49
Posted on 16/04/2010 at 15:49
Many of us have been frustrated in the past by the “one size fits all” philosophy adopted by insurance companies. Now the Yorkshire Building Society has come up with the solution. Their new You Choose policy allows homeowners to opt for only the insurance that they actually need. After all, if you are a technophobe there is no reason to pay for insuring expensive equipment which you are ne...
Insurers warn against posting holiday plans online
Posted on 01/04/2010 at 14:40
Posted on 01/04/2010 at 14:40
The digital age has allowed us to share every moment of our lives with those around us. The rise of social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook has opened the door to new possibilities, and we can now provide real-time updates on anything and everything.
These reports are meant to keep our friends and families better informed, but recent information has suggested that they are...