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Seasonal home maintenance checksWe all want to keep our home maintenance up to date. Our seasonal home maintenance tips wi ..

Poor workmanship: What are my rights?What are your rights if you've experienced poor workmanship? And can you refuse to pay for ..

When was my house built?Need to find out how old your home is? You may need to find out the age of your property f ..

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Different types of patio door locks Not sure what type of door lock you have? Read on to find out all you need to know about p ..

Calculating the rebuild cost of your homeLooking to give an accurate rebuild cost for your home insurance? Read on to find out ever ..

Are Christmas presents covered by home insurance?As fire and burglary claims increase in December, we reveal whether your Christmas present ..

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Protecting your home with burglar alarmsThinking of installing a burglar alarm? Read on to find out everything you need to know ab ..

Pet damage home insuranceIs your home covered for damage caused by pets? Our guide explains what is included under ..

Top 10 home security tipsRead our top 10 home security tips for securing your home, and making sure your home insur ..

Home insurance - Do I need pet insurance?Pet insurance can give you peace of mind and protection for your pet against unexpected ve ..

Approved door locks for home insuranceIn this guide we tell you about all of the approved locks and how this added piece of secu ..

Home insurance claims - Know what to do with Uswitch.comFind out how to make a claim on your home insurance and the things you need to have to han ..

What is home insurance?Home insurance will cover you if something happens to your home or its contents. Do you kn ..

Insuring your bike on your home insuranceDo you need bicycle insurance? Find out how to insure your bicycle on your home contents insurance.

Home Insurance for Unoccupied PropertyCompare unoccupied house insurance and find out what it covers and how you'll be protected ..

Does Home Contents Insurance Cover Mobile Phones?Are mobile phones covered by home insurance policy? Our guide explains how to use your hom ..

Insuring your home with smart technologySmart home gadgets are gaining popularity — from home assistants such as Google Home and A ..

How to Calculate Home Insurance CostsLooking to find out how much would home insurance cost for your property? Read our guide a ..

Home insurance annual vs monthly paymentsShould you pay annually or monthly for your home insurance? Discover which payment method ..

Home insurance claims for burglaries using keysWill your insurance cover you if you are burgled using keys? Read our guide to find out ho ..

Timber frame house insuranceIf your house is made from timber, you may wish to speak to a non-standard home insurance ..

Saving Money on Your Home Insurance RenewalCan you save money on your home insurance renewal? Read our guide and learn how to save by ..

Home Insurance for Over 50sIn this guide, we explain all about uswitch home insurance for over 50s and over 60s and h ..

Wardrobe cover: insuring your clothesEven if you don't own much designer gear, the cost of your clothes can add up. Could you a ..

Tenants Insurance for Rented PropertyCompare tenants insurance for people renting a home. Read our guide to find out how you ca ..

Shed and garage insuranceAre the contents of your shed or garage covered under your home insurance policy? Read our ..

Home Emergency Cover & Insurance - Save money on home emergency assistsCompare home emergency policies for protection against things like heating, plumbing and e ..

New for old or contents indemnity cover?New for old insurance policies are designed to replace your stolen or damaged home content ..

Guide to buildings and contents insurance cover

Building and Contents Insurance QuotesCompare cheap building and contents insurance quotes to see if you could save on your prem ..

Home Insurance for Thatched PropertyAffordable home insurance can be hard to come by for houses with thatched roofs. Read our ..

Insuring your home with smart technology

New Build Home Insurance - Compare QuotesCompare new build home insurance. Learn if you need to take out a new build house insuranc ..

Working from home insuranceDoes your regular home insurance cover you for working from home? Read our guide and find ..

Home insurance for subsidence-affected homes and other properties

Home Insurance for Property SubsidenceCompare home insurance quotes for properties affected by subsidence. Learn more about subs ..

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Insurance for Let Property - Buy to Let Landlord CoverLearn all about insurance for let property, landlord insurance policies and what they shou ..

Going on holiday? Make sure your home is protectedBefore you set off on holiday, it's a good idea to review your home contents insurance cov ..

Non-standard home insuranceNon-standard home insurance can help protect a property against a range of circumstances t ..

Holiday Home and Unoccupied Property InsuranceHoliday home and empty house insurance for your second property or a holiday house. Holida ..

Home & Contents Insurance Accidental Damage CoverHome insurance that includes additional accidental damage insures the policyholder's posse ..

Home Insurance for Listed BuildingsDo you own a listed building? Find out how to insure your listed building and see if you c ..

Guide to home insurance in flood risk areas

Flood Risk Home Insurance - Getting the Right CoverIf your home is at risk from flooding then it's a good idea to have contents as well as bu ..

Home insurance: 10 things to do to stay coveredOnly 79% of home insurance claims are paid out by insurers. Find out 10 things you must do ..

Does home insurance cover DIY and building work?DIY can be a great money-saving way of fixing up your property — but will your home insura ..

Gadget Insurance: Holiday Cover for Your DevicesLow limits on travel insurance may mean your gadgets are not covered unless you take out a ..

What is Domestic Appliance Insurance?What is home appliance insurance and how much cover do you need? Our guide to household ap ..

How much home insurance do you need?Our guide can help you to determine how much home insurance you need. The type of policy a ..

Flood Risk Insurance: What is the Flood Re Scheme?The Flood Re scheme could help to make home insurance more accessible and affordable for u ..

Storm, Wind, Rain and Weather Damage InsuranceHas your home been damaged by extreme weather? Read our home insurance guide and find out ..

Seven steps to cheap home insuranceFinding discount home insurance may require luck but there are genuine steps you can take ..

No claims discount for home insurance policiesOur guide explains how to save money on your home insurance by building up a no claims dis ..

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