All news on the topic: House insurance

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Average quoted price of home insurance premiums increased by 40.6% in January
This is the biggest yearly rise since Consumer Intelligence began keeping records in 2014
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Urgent warning as 'no win no fee' clients left with huge debts as firms collapse
Clients of 'no win, no fee' legal schemes are being hounded for tens of thousands of pounds and fear they may lose their homes after two law firms collapsed owing millions
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Homes hit with 'hidden' tax costs public and businesses £8billion a year
More than 3 in 10 have no idea what Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) is, study finds
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Major rain system barrels toward UK this weekend with huge downpour forecast
Brits are set to be drenched yet again this weekend, with millions of people warned of low pressure moving in which is feared to bring a wet start to the weekend's activities
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Moneysupermarket profits rise as customers switch car and home insurance
The group, which helps customers compare deals, reported an 8% rise in pre-tax profits to £92.1 million for 2023, with sales up 11% at £432.1 million
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19% annual jump in average price paid for buildings and contents cover
The average price paid for cover was £364, up from £305 in the same quarter a year earlier
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UK weather and your insurance rights if your home is damaged by Storm Jocelyn
The Met Office has issued amber and yellow weather warnings for much of the UK due to Storm Jocelyn, with winds of up to 80mph are expected in the north and west of Scotland
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Insurance company has unfairly rejected my claim - how you can fight back
Consumer champion Martyn James writes a weekly column for The Mirror website and this week he runs through everything you need to know about when insurance claims go wrong
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Take this quiz to test your knowledge of house moving jargon
It comes as six in 10 adults are left baffled by jargon associated with moving house - such as capital gains tax, desk underwriting, and porting your mortgage
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Home insurance with 'high value' items rises to £302 - how to cut costs by £176
Home insurance has become more expensive over the last year with the typical cost of all home insurance policies rising by £46 between December 2022 and November 2023 according to figures from ComparetheMarket.com
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Reason you should never put up a 'Beware of the Dog' sign outside your home
Some Brits use this as a deterrent for burglars and this simple sign could actually be a detriment rather than a benefit warns insurance firm LV
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Heating hacks that may be costing you more money than turning your radiator on
Experts say whilst trying viral heating hacks may seem appealing, they could void your home insurance, cause safety issues if not done properly or result in higher heating bills
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Couple who spent 4 years renovating hotel return to find “everything destroyed”
Des Thomson, 50 and Sinead Finnegan, 40, returend to a nightmare on December 19 when they found their beloved Osprey Hotel in the Scottish Highlands completely trashed
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Family returns home from dream holiday to find burst pipe floods entire house
It's one of most homeowners' worst nightmares, coming back to a house that's been hit by water damage from a flood or a bad leak and one family were affected worse than most
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Households hammered by record surge in home insurance with prices up 36%
The average of the five cheapest quotes for a buildings and contents policy now stands at £227 - and damage from Storms Babet and Ciara is likely to mean more increases
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Boiler warning as one mistake could end up costing you hundreds this winter
New data from Defaqto revealed that 94% of all boiler and home emergency insurance policies require you to have your boiler serviced before you can make a claim
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Martin Lewis issues 'worst thing you can do' warning that could cost you £100s
Martin Lewis addressed soaring insurance prices and explained how car insurance prices are up 61% on average, while home insurance prices have increased by 33%
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Storm Babet victims brand £500 grant 'insulting' - and urge Rishi Sunak to visit
Families whose homes were badly damaged by Storm Babet hit out at the Prim Minister over a compensation payout and say the amount is not even enough to replace the font door
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Mum whose son’s face was torn apart by pit bulls shares warning to other parents
WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGE: Hunter Kilbourn had his face torn apart by two pit bulls when he was only 10-years-old in San Francisco, California, but he is now thinking of getting a dog of his own
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Admiral warns of 'cash stuffing' trend as savers risk losing thousands in break-
Home insurance provider Admiral has been warning people about a budgeting trend known as 'cash stuffing' as it warns of the risks of having large amounts of cash in the home
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Man's home destroyed in fire but insurer won't pay out due to little-known rule
Ant Ryan woke to find "a thick blanket of smoke" pouring out of his attic room at his home in Wallasey, Merseyside, but the man became embroiled in a row with Policy Expert
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Classic fairytales reimagined to highlight benefits of having smart tech at home
Comedian and actor Ellie Taylor sat down to read the classic story, Goldilocks and the Three Bears - but with a modern twist
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Takeaways and charity donations are top areas where Brits plan to cut spending
Holidays, hobbies, and clothes or shoe shopping are other areas in which they are budgeting - but many are reluctant to ditch spending on insurance policies
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Insurers refuse to pay out after lightning takes out entire street's power
Multiple families have been left without TV, WiFi and landlines after the bolt of lightning struck solar panels on the roof of a house and spread to a neighbouring property
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How to protect your home from pranksters breaking in for sickening TikTok trend
With the recent case of notorious TikToker Mizzy causing "upset, distress and concern" with his prank videos, experts have highlighted the importance of home security
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