http://www.moneysupermarket.com Home Insurance News from Moneysupermarket.com 15 en-us /newsandcommunity/img/news/ms-logo.gif http://www.moneysupermarket.com <![CDATA[Imagine making a home insurance claim only to find that, after paying all those premiums, you're not actually covered for the damage.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/is-your-home-insurance-up-to-scratch/0013547/ Tue, 14, Feb 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/is-your-home-insurance-up-to-scratch_0013547.aspx <![CDATA[According to research from Halifax, one in five of us spend half the month worrying that we won't have enough money to see us through until our next payday. And by the time we are a week away from our next wage packet this becomes a concern for half the population.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/make-your-salary-go-further/0013533/ Wed, 08, Feb 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/make-your-salary-go-further_0013533.aspx <![CDATA[Look around any airport's departure lounge today, and you'll see a multitude of smartphones, e-readers, tablet computers and laptops. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/are-your-gadgets-insured-for-travel/0013532/ Tue, 07, Feb 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/are-your-gadgets-insured-for-travel_0013532.aspx <![CDATA[- Stoke Newington, London, tops the postcode burglary claim chart.<br />- Leeds and London feature most often in the top 20 postcodes. <br />]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/top-20-burglary-insurance-claim-hotspots-revealed-infographic/0013528/ Mon, 06, Feb 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/top-20-burglary-insurance-claim-hotspots-revealed-infographic_0013528.aspx <![CDATA[Homeowners in Leeds and London are the most likely to claim on their home insurance policies as a result of theft or burglary, according to new research from MoneySupermarket.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/protect-your-home-against-burglaries-and-high-premiums/0013496/ Thu, 02, Feb 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/protect-your-home-against-burglaries-and-high-premiums_0013496.aspx <![CDATA[The number of people who are becoming self-employed has reached a record high, with many having no other option but to go it alone.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/guide-to-starting-your-own-business/0012948/ Mon, 09, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/guide-to-starting-your-own-business_0012948.aspx <![CDATA[We are storming into January with our most exciting advert yet showcasing how MoneySupermarket can save people more than &pound;1,000 on credit cards, loans, motor and home insurance, and energy bills. Meet family man Brian who has saved money and feels EPIC...]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/save-a-1000-pounds-with-moneysupermarket/0012874/ Fri, 06, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/save-a-1000-pounds-with-moneysupermarket_0012874.aspx <![CDATA[Times were tight for most of us in 2011, and with little sign of things improving any time soon it's more important than ever to make your money work as hard as possible for you.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-you-can-save-more-than-one-thousand-pounds-in-two-thousand-and-twelve/0012734/ Thu, 05, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-you-can-save-more-than-one-thousand-pounds-in-two-thousand-and-twelve_0012734.aspx <![CDATA[Storms have ravaged much of the UK in recent days, and with more bad weather on the way, insurers are advising homeowners to batten down the hatches.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/what-to-do-when-storms-strike/0012732/ Thu, 05, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/what-to-do-when-storms-strike_0012732.aspx <![CDATA[If you or your family were lucky enough to be showered with valuable presents this Christmas, it may mean that you no longer have adequate home insurance cover.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/do-you-have-enough-home-insurance/0012719/ Wed, 04, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/do-you-have-enough-home-insurance_0012719.aspx <![CDATA[Once the Christmas and New Year party season comes to an end, many of us come back down to earth with a bump - especially if we have overspent on our festivities.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/new-year-financial-resolutions/0012710/ Wed, 28, Dec 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/new-year-financial-resolutions_0012710.aspx <![CDATA[The weather may still be unseasonably warm, but the recent fog has provided a timely reminder of how the elements can affect our festive plans.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/cover-up-this-winter/0012453/ Tue, 22, Nov 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/cover-up-this-winter_0012453.aspx <![CDATA[Tempting as it may be to stick with the same home insurance company year after year, loyalty definitely doesn't pay.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/cut-home-insurance-costs/0012395/ Wed, 02, Nov 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/cut-home-insurance-costs_0012395.aspx <![CDATA[Inflation hit 5.2% in September, mainly due to gas and electricity price hikes, but there are things we all can do to tackle the soaring cost of living and ensure we keep our bills to a minimum. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-bring-your-rate-of-inflation-down/0012362/ Thu, 20, Oct 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-bring-your-rate-of-inflation-down_0012362.aspx <![CDATA[We may have enjoyed an unusually warm start to winter, but there's no escaping the fact that cold weather is just around the corner.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/get-ready-for-winter/0012352/ Wed, 12, Oct 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/get-ready-for-winter_0012352.aspx <![CDATA[Why does your postcode matter? It can affect where your children go to school; which doctor you can sign up for; what direct mail marketing literature you receive; the amount you pay for Council Tax...]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/what-is-your-postcode-doing-to-insurance-costs/0012324/ Tue, 04, Oct 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/what-is-your-postcode-doing-to-insurance-costs_0012324.aspx <![CDATA[The cost of home insurance is set to increase over the next few months but taking a few simple measures now you can help keep premiums to a minimum.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-beat-rising-home-insurance/0012284/ Fri, 16, Sep 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-beat-rising-home-insurance_0012284.aspx <![CDATA[Flash floods across Southern England have caused widespread disruption and damage to homes and vehicles. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/flash-floods-are-you-protected/0012123/ Thu, 18, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/flash-floods-are-you-protected_0012123.aspx <![CDATA[When money is tight, finding the cash to cover your annual insurance policies can be a big burden - especially as premium hikes of up to a third last year alone mean that a typical driver now pays close to &pound;1,000 for his or her car cover. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-should-you-pay-for-car-insurance/0012109/ Wed, 17, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-should-you-pay-for-car-insurance_0012109.aspx <![CDATA['It's bedlam on the streets' said one resident of Clapham in south London - one of the areas worst-affected by riots and looting over the last few days.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/are-you-protected-against-riots/0012095/ Tue, 09, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/are-you-protected-against-riots_0012095.aspx <![CDATA[Levels of protection can vary greatly between home contents policies, says moneysupermarket.com ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/safeguard-your-garden-from-green-fingered-thieves/0011908/ Mon, 25, Jul 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/safeguard-your-garden-from-green-fingered-thieves_0011908.aspx <![CDATA[An increasing number of people are buying home insurance online through price comparison sites according to new research from Defaqto.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/when-it-pays-to-buy-home-insurance-online/0011891/ Thu, 21, Jul 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/when-it-pays-to-buy-home-insurance-online_0011891.aspx <![CDATA[With the summer holidays around the corner and the soaring cost of car insurance prompting more drivers to shop around for their policies, the number of people looking for value-for-money cover is higher than ever.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/10-insurance-myths-busted/0011781/ Thu, 30, Jun 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/10-insurance-myths-busted_0011781.aspx <![CDATA[Soaring living costs mean that nearly one in four people wouldn't be able to cope if their monthly expenditure was stretched any further - but there are ways to help relieve the financial pressure.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/household-finances-at-breaking-point/0011532/ Thu, 12, May 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/household-finances-at-breaking-point_0011532.aspx <![CDATA[People living in Surrey and Scotland have seen the biggest hikes in the cost of home insurance, according to new research from moneysupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/home-insurance-costs-rise-fastest-in-Surrey/0011413/ Wed, 27, Apr 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/home-insurance-costs-rise-fastest-in-Surrey_0011413.aspx <![CDATA[Homeowners in Dorking, Surrey pay the price in the postcode lottery with average premiums up 46 per cent since January 2010<br />]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/rising-insurance-prices-hit-homes-in-surrey-and-scotland/0011403/ Tue, 26, Apr 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/rising-insurance-prices-hit-homes-in-surrey-and-scotland_0011403.aspx <![CDATA[Home insurance premiums have increased 6 per cent on average since January 2010]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/home-iinsurance-premiums-build-up/0011153/ Tue, 22, Mar 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/home-iinsurance-premiums-build-up_0011153.aspx <![CDATA[Homeowners tempted to up the voluntary excess on their home insurance policy in order to cut the cost of the premium may be operating in a false economy, according to new research from moneysupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/keep-excess-ive-home-premiums-under-control-in-2011/0010862/ Fri, 04, Feb 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/keep-excess-ive-home-premiums-under-control-in-2011_0010862.aspx <![CDATA[With Christmas fast approaching moneysupermarket.com advises the nation to check the small print of home contents cover to ensure gifts and valuables are covered.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/ensure-your-contents-cover-is-wrapped-up-this-christmas/0010725/ Thu, 23, Dec 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/ensure-your-contents-cover-is-wrapped-up-this-christmas_0010725.aspx <![CDATA[Father Christmas is all set to deliver his sackloads of presents this Christmas, but like the rest of us, he might have splashed out more than he intended.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/ten-top-tips-for-santa-claus/0010654/ Wed, 15, Dec 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/ten-top-tips-for-santa-claus_0010654.aspx <![CDATA[People will put an average of &pound;195 worth of presents under the tree this year, so it pays to check your household insurance policy will cover costs if they get stolen or damaged.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/are-your-presents-safe-this-christmas/0010630/ Thu, 09, Dec 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/are-your-presents-safe-this-christmas_0010630.aspx <![CDATA[After some last-minute tips to make this a happy Christmas?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/have-you-got-christmas-covered/0010620/ Wed, 08, Dec 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/have-you-got-christmas-covered_0010620.aspx <![CDATA[Check cover in current cold spell says moneysupermarket.com]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/remain-covered-in-the-big-chill/0010553/ Tue, 07, Dec 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/remain-covered-in-the-big-chill_0010553.aspx <![CDATA[Older Britons find financial products such as annuities and insurance confusing, according to new research from the&nbsp;charity Age UK.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/beating-financial-confusion/0010527/ Thu, 02, Dec 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/beating-financial-confusion_0010527.aspx <![CDATA[As freezing temperatures grip the country, homeowners should take steps as soon as possible to avoid cold weather damage that might result in an insurance claim.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/winter-proof-your-home/0010498/ Tue, 30, Nov 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/winter-proof-your-home_0010498.aspx <![CDATA[Julie Owens, head of home insurance at moneysupermarket.com said: ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/comment-on-the-flooding-in-cornwall/0010437/ Wed, 17, Nov 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/comment-on-the-flooding-in-cornwall_0010437.aspx <![CDATA[It's that time of year again when certain pockets of the country are suddenly gripped by devastating flash floods.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/protect-yourself-against-floods/0010436/ Wed, 17, Nov 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/protect-yourself-against-floods_0010436.aspx <![CDATA[The weather is turning and the nights are darker - two sure signs for homeowners and motorists to begin preparing for the wrath of winter...<br />]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/protect-your-car-and-home-against-winter-woes/0010374/ Wed, 03, Nov 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/protect-your-car-and-home-against-winter-woes_0010374.aspx <![CDATA[Chantel Mason works in corporate banking but she never seemed to have enough cash left in her own bank account at the end of the month.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/single-mum-saves-680-using-moneysupermarket/0010366/ Tue, 02, Nov 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/single-mum-saves-680-using-moneysupermarket_0010366.aspx <![CDATA[The clocks go back on Sunday, meaning darker evenings for opportunistic thieves to target your home and car. So how can you keep you and your belongings safe? We take a look... ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/protect-your-home-as-nights-draw-in/0010335/ Wed, 27, Oct 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/protect-your-home-as-nights-draw-in_0010335.aspx <![CDATA[Felicity King-Evans looks at 5 ways to beat the 2010 spending review...]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/offset-the-2010-spending-review/0010297/ Wed, 20, Oct 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/offset-the-2010-spending-review_0010297.aspx <![CDATA[Students typically carry more than &pound;1,300-worth of gadgets such as mobiles, laptops and iPods around with them, according to research from Endsleigh. If you're one of them, it pays to make sure your possessions are protected.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/saving-money-on-student-insurance/0010073/ Fri, 03, Sep 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/saving-money-on-student-insurance_0010073.aspx <![CDATA[Brits heading abroad for an extended trip away this year could risk leaving their homes uninsured if left unoccupied for more than 30 days warns moneysupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/don-t-let-your-unoccupied-home-become-an-uninsured-home/0010008/ Wed, 18, Aug 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/don-t-let-your-unoccupied-home-become-an-uninsured-home_0010008.aspx <![CDATA[Homeowners are being urged to be more vigilant when it comes to security, after the Association of British Insurers revealed 80,000 domestic burglary claims totalling &pound;84 million were made last summer alone.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/do-you-live-in-a-top-20-home-theft-hotspot/0009888/ Fri, 06, Aug 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/do-you-live-in-a-top-20-home-theft-hotspot_0009888.aspx <![CDATA[Despite being in the enviable position of not having a mortgage or credit card debts to pay, Louise Broerse still finds that she has limited cash left over at the end of the month.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/makeover-louise-saves-over-1000-pounds-to-treat-the-kids/0009877/ Tue, 03, Aug 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/makeover-louise-saves-over-1000-pounds-to-treat-the-kids_0009877.aspx <![CDATA[Brits could face a hefty bill by assuming standard home insurance policies will provide adequate cover for their homes, says moneysupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/standard-home-insurance-not-necessarily-a-safe-haven/0009849/ Tue, 27, Jul 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/standard-home-insurance-not-necessarily-a-safe-haven_0009849.aspx <![CDATA[Millions of people are missing out on potential savings of well over a hundred pounds a year by automatically accepting the home insurance renewal quote offered by their insurer.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/Dont-be-loyal-to-your-home-insurer/0009758/ Fri, 09, Jul 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/Dont-be-loyal-to-your-home-insurer_0009758.aspx <![CDATA[Homeowners could be wasting a staggering &pound;937 million a year, at an average &pound;132 per household, by sticking with their existing home insurance provider instead of shopping around for a better deal, according to moneysupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/brits-waste-937-million-a-year-by-auto-renewing-home-insurance/0009738/ Tue, 06, Jul 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/brits-waste-937-million-a-year-by-auto-renewing-home-insurance_0009738.aspx <![CDATA[Review your finances and offset the impact of the budget.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/be-your-own-chancellor/0009670/ Wed, 23, Jun 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/be-your-own-chancellor_0009670.aspx <![CDATA[With the swingeing cuts outlined by the Chancellor George Osborne today, there has simply never been a better time to make efficiencies to your own household budget.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-beat-the-budget-cuts/0009665/ Tue, 22, Jun 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-beat-the-budget-cuts_0009665.aspx <![CDATA[Like many of us, Ian&nbsp;Lindley and his girlfriend Lorraine Jones are concerned that they shell out more than they need to on bills, and especially on credit card debt.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/couple-saves-six-thousand-pounds-on-credit-card-debt/0009636/ Fri, 18, Jun 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/couple-saves-six-thousand-pounds-on-credit-card-debt_0009636.aspx <![CDATA[Despite having a bit of a reputation for destroying things (mainly caravans), motoring expert Jeremy Clarkson topped a recent poll as the celebrity most people would like to look after their house while they are away on holiday.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/jeremy-clarkson-voted-top-gear-of-celebrity-house-sitters/0009538/ Fri, 11, Jun 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/jeremy-clarkson-voted-top-gear-of-celebrity-house-sitters_0009538.aspx <![CDATA[With festival season just around the corner, Britain's number one comparison site, moneysupermarket.com, urges all Brits to ensure their possessions are covered while away from the home this summer.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/beware-of-tent-thieves-out-to-spoil-your-festival-fun/0009437/ Fri, 04, Jun 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/beware-of-tent-thieves-out-to-spoil-your-festival-fun_0009437.aspx <![CDATA[Your home insurance policy covers items outside the home as well, but many people either overestimate this or simply don't know how much protection they actually have. This could be a pricey mistake to make...]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/thousands-of-pounds-at-risk-in-your-garden/0009435/ Thu, 03, Jun 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/thousands-of-pounds-at-risk-in-your-garden_0009435.aspx <![CDATA[As part of our garden insurance feature video, Felicity King-Evans interviewed Julie Owens, head of home insurance at moneysupermarket.com. There was some extra information and advice we didn't include, so we've released the full interview for you...]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/garden-insurance-what-you-need-to-know/0009434/ Thu, 03, Jun 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/garden-insurance-what-you-need-to-know_0009434.aspx <![CDATA[Here in the UK, we may not get much sun but when it does start to shine, we start to splurge. Many of us have gardens crammed full of expensive ornaments, tools, plants and recreational gear like barbeques and outdoor furniture.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/ten-steps-to-keep-your-garden-safe/0009429/ Thu, 03, Jun 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/ten-steps-to-keep-your-garden-safe_0009429.aspx <![CDATA[Here it is - a map of the cheapest and most expensive places to buy home insurance in the UK.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/home-insurance-hotspots-revealed/0009212/ Fri, 14, May 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/home-insurance-hotspots-revealed_0009212.aspx <![CDATA[Home insurance premiums vary hugely and it's not just down to the size of the property you live in and value of your belongings. Your postcode is also a contributing factor - so is where you live one of the cheapest or more expensive areas of the country?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/is-yours-the-most-expensive-area-for-home-insurance/0009203/ Thu, 13, May 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/is-yours-the-most-expensive-area-for-home-insurance_0009203.aspx <![CDATA[Would your digital music collection be covered if you were forced to make a claim on your home insurance? The average UK adult has almost &pound;1,200-worth of music, films and software but just three in 10 of the most popular contents policies cover it... ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/are-your-digital-downloads-insured/9089/ Thu, 22, Apr 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/are-your-digital-downloads-insured_9089.aspx <![CDATA[From Car insurance to Broadband, Travel insurance to Energy. Our experts bust the most common myths to get you a better deal...&nbsp;]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/everyday-finances-myths-busted/0009073/ Fri, 16, Apr 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/everyday-finances-myths-busted_0009073.aspx <![CDATA[Given our love of getting a good deal, we are letting ourselves down when it comes to home insurance.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/when-did-you-last-change-your-home-insurer/0008908/ Fri, 26, Mar 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/when-did-you-last-change-your-home-insurer_0008908.aspx <![CDATA[Households are wasting &pound;131 a year by sticking with their existing home insurance provider instead of shopping around, according to moneysupermarket.com.<SUP>1</SUP>]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/brits-urged-to-home-in-on-insurance-savings/0008896/ Tue, 23, Mar 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/brits-urged-to-home-in-on-insurance-savings_0008896.aspx <![CDATA[It is said that moving home is up there with death and divorce in terms of the stresses that life can throw at you. But if you're organised and plan ahead the stress can be minimised and your move will hopefully be pretty straightforward.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/moving-house-get-organised/0008470/ Fri, 12, Feb 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/moving-house-get-organised_0008470.aspx <![CDATA[After the Big Freeze comes the Big Thaw but how has your house coped with the heavy snow and sub-zero temperatures it's been subjected to recently?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/what-has-the-big-freeze-done-to-your-home/0008116/ Fri, 15, Jan 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/what-has-the-big-freeze-done-to-your-home_0008116.aspx <![CDATA[While many Brits resolve to shift unwanted Christmas kilos in the New Year, moneysupermarket.com reveals how consumers can be gaining Sterling pounds through savvy savings on their financial products.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/resolve-to-gain-pounds-in-2010/0007985/ Tue, 05, Jan 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/resolve-to-gain-pounds-in-2010_0007985.aspx <![CDATA[moneysupermarket.com's experts give you their financial and insurance tips to help you save time and money in 2010...]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/money-savings-tips-for-2010/0007908/ Tue, 29, Dec 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/money-savings-tips-for-2010_0007908.aspx <![CDATA[The past 12 months have been extremely turbulent in the world of personal finance and with 2010 just around the corner, moneysupermarket.com's experts offer their predictions for utilities, mobiles, broadband, insurance and money.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/moneysupermarket-com-experts-predict-the-year-ahead-in-personal-finance/0007881/ Tue, 22, Dec 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/moneysupermarket-com-experts-predict-the-year-ahead-in-personal-finance_0007881.aspx <![CDATA[Save over &pound;1,315 by following these top ten insurance tips from moneysupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/top-insurance-tips-to-save-thousands-in-2010/0007784/ Wed, 16, Dec 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/top-insurance-tips-to-save-thousands-in-2010_0007784.aspx <![CDATA[If you've been flooded out of your home then you're probably still reeling from the shock, but there are things you can do to progress your home insurance claim and get back under your own roof as early as possible.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-claim-home-insurance-after-a-flood/0007534/ Tue, 24, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-claim-home-insurance-after-a-flood_0007534.aspx <![CDATA[It's a frightening thought that some parts of the country are under eight feet of water and the Cumbrian floods have been described as a once-in-a-thousand-years event. So if you're at risk, what do you need to know?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/floods-everything-you-need-to-know/0007511/ Fri, 20, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/floods-everything-you-need-to-know_0007511.aspx <![CDATA[moneysupermarket.com, the UK's largest price comparison website,&nbsp;responds to the Which? comparison site satisfaction survey. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/response-to-the-which-comparison-site-satisfaction-survey/0007422/ Wed, 18, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/response-to-the-which-comparison-site-satisfaction-survey_0007422.aspx <![CDATA[Julie Owens, head of home insurance at moneysupermarket.com, said: "People have been affected by a weekend of storms and gales and the saturated ground will mean any more rain could cause flooding in England, Scotland and Wales. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/comment-on-severe-weather-warnings-and-heavy-rain-continuing-to-affect-parts-of-the-uk/0007402/ Mon, 16, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/comment-on-severe-weather-warnings-and-heavy-rain-continuing-to-affect-parts-of-the-uk_0007402.aspx <![CDATA[This weekend saw gale-force winds and storms rock much of the UK and we're not out of the woods yet.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-protect-your-home-from-the-winter-weather/0007391/ Mon, 16, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-protect-your-home-from-the-winter-weather_0007391.aspx <![CDATA[The nights are drawing in, the autumn leaves are carpeting the ground and the days are becoming chilly.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/heading-off-in-search-of-sun-check-you-are-covered-first/0007214/ Fri, 06, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/heading-off-in-search-of-sun-check-you-are-covered-first_0007214.aspx <![CDATA[With Bonfire Night and fireworks extravaganzas just around the corner, moneysupermarket.com urges people to make sure their home insurance personal liability cover will insure them for any accidents.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/be-sure-you-are-insured-for-a-bonfire-night-bonanza/0006977/ Mon, 26, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/be-sure-you-are-insured-for-a-bonfire-night-bonanza_0006977.aspx <![CDATA[Latest statistics show that overall, crime has fallen 4% over the past year in England and Wales, but burglary is on the up having risen 3%. Home break-ins tend to peak in winter months as opportunistic thieves take advantage of the darker evenings.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-keep-your-home-safe-this-winter/0006934/ Thu, 22, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-keep-your-home-safe-this-winter_0006934.aspx <![CDATA[Credit-crunched Brits admit they would consider making a false home insurance claim, with many confessing they have successfully faked a claim already, according to research from moneysupermarket.com<SUP>1</SUP>.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/faking-it-brits-exposed/0006597/ Mon, 05, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/faking-it-brits-exposed_0006597.aspx <![CDATA[Your age will affect what you pay for insurance. For the over-50s it can mean lower premiums and a wider choice of providers. However, this isn't always the case.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/insurance-more-choice-better-deals/0006589/ Mon, 05, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/insurance-more-choice-better-deals_0006589.aspx <![CDATA[Recession hit Brits are reining in their spending and opting for free cosy nights in to save cash, according to research from moneysupermarket.com<SUP>1</SUP>. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/staying-in-is-the-new-going-out-for-recessionistas/0006230/ Mon, 14, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/staying-in-is-the-new-going-out-for-recessionistas_0006230.aspx <![CDATA[As the dust settles on this summer's batch of A-Levels results, those students lucky enough to obtain university places this year will no doubt have concerns over financing their studies and lifestyle. moneysupermarket.com urges parents and students to be savvy with their money when considering contents and motor insurance options.&nbsp; ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/be-sure-to-make-savvy-student-savings-this-academic-year/0006138/ Tue, 01, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/be-sure-to-make-savvy-student-savings-this-academic-year_0006138.aspx <![CDATA[This&nbsp;month's live webchat was all about insurance.&nbsp;Click on the link to watch it again...]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/tackling-insurance-issues/0006135/ Tue, 01, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/tackling-insurance-issues_0006135.aspx <![CDATA[Saving money is easy if you know how. We've come up with 25 money-saving tips which could literally make you thousands of pounds a year better off... ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/simple-steps-that-could-save-you-ten-thousand-pounds/0006044/ Fri, 21, Aug 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/simple-steps-that-could-save-you-ten-thousand-pounds_0006044.aspx <![CDATA[People might picture student flats looking like something from the Young Ones, but that's now far from the modern reality. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/choosing-the-right-insurance-for-student-digs/0006019/ Thu, 20, Aug 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/choosing-the-right-insurance-for-student-digs_0006019.aspx <![CDATA[Recent figures from moneysupermarket.com shows that homes in London and Nottingham were the most likely in the UK to make a claim for theft or burglary.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/home-insurance-postcode-lottery/0005910/ Fri, 14, Aug 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/home-insurance-postcode-lottery_0005910.aspx <![CDATA[Homes in London and Nottingham were the most likely in the UK to make a claim for theft or burglary on their home insurance, according to research from moneysupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/the-hot-20-uk-hotspots-for-theft-and-burglary-revealed/0005907/ Fri, 14, Aug 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/the-hot-20-uk-hotspots-for-theft-and-burglary-revealed_0005907.aspx <![CDATA[As recession bites, crime levels rise. In fact, during the first three months of 2009 &pound;100million worth of&nbsp;insurance claims were made because of burglary, making it the most expensive quarter for five years.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/do-you-live-in-one-of-the-20-riskiest-postcodes/0005901/ Thu, 13, Aug 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/do-you-live-in-one-of-the-20-riskiest-postcodes_0005901.aspx <![CDATA[Julie Owens, head of home insurance at moneysupermarket.com, said: "It is encouraging to see this level of variety in what is an increasingly competitive insurance market."]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/comment-on-the-launch-of-salam-halal-home-insurance/0005881/ Tue, 11, Aug 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/comment-on-the-launch-of-salam-halal-home-insurance_0005881.aspx <![CDATA[This is your chance to watch moneysupermarket.com's new television advert starring Peter Jones...]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/moneysupermarketcoms-new-home-ins-advert-feat-peter-Jones/0005768/ Tue, 28, Jul 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/moneysupermarketcoms-new-home-ins-advert-feat-peter-Jones_0005768.aspx <![CDATA[Brits have revealed their sensible side when it comes to cutting back on insurance to save money, according to moneysupermarket.com, and would only cancel what could be considered as "unnecessary" policies.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/sensible-brits-would-shun-unnecessary-insurance-but-keep-crucial-cover/0005752/ Mon, 27, Jul 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/sensible-brits-would-shun-unnecessary-insurance-but-keep-crucial-cover_0005752.aspx <![CDATA[Clare Francis speaks with&nbsp;Julie Owens, an&nbsp;insurance expert at moneysupermarket.com, to explain how to find the best&nbsp;home insurance deal using moneysupermarket.com...]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-get-a-home-insurance-quote/0005486/ Wed, 08, Jul 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-get-a-home-insurance-quote_0005486.aspx <![CDATA[As the 2009 'barbecue summer' gets into full swing<SUP>2</SUP> many Brits will be taking advantage of what their gardens have to offer. moneysupermarket.com urges those sprucing up their gardens and planning 'al fresco' entertaining to ensure their gardens are well protected.&nbsp; ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/protect-your-garden-glories/0005466/ Mon, 06, Jul 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/protect-your-garden-glories_0005466.aspx <![CDATA[As the Met Office Summer forecast for the year suggests a promising outlook, with warmer than average temperatures and rainfall near or below average<SUP>1</SUP>, moneysupermarket.com urges homeowners to ensure they have adequate insurance against subsidence.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/warm-outlook-forcasts-summer-of-subsidence-for-homeowners/0005264/ Wed, 17, Jun 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/warm-outlook-forcasts-summer-of-subsidence-for-homeowners_0005264.aspx <![CDATA[The good weather doesn't come around too often in the UK so it's no wonder we do everything we can to make the most of it when it's here - even if we have to splash the cash to do so.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-safe-is-your-garden/0005169/ Fri, 05, Jun 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-safe-is-your-garden_0005169.aspx <![CDATA[Many insurers are seeking to attract new customers and capitalise on the fact that home insurance premiums are rising. Incentives such as a 50% discount off the annual premium are rife at the moment. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-cut-the-cost-of-home-insurance/0005007/ Thu, 21, May 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-cut-the-cost-of-home-insurance_0005007.aspx <![CDATA[Jo Symons is like a lot of working mums right now - struggling to balance her busy part-time job with the demands of being mum to three-year-old Rosie. Jo, 38, and husband Ray, 46, a full time civil servant, live in a three-bedroomed semi-detached house in Kingston-upon-Thames in Surrey.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/money-makeover-symons-family-now-1500-pounds-a-year-better-off/0004857/ Wed, 06, May 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/money-makeover-symons-family-now-1500-pounds-a-year-better-off_0004857.aspx <![CDATA[Father-of-two Paul Bell is like countless other parents right now - playing constant catch-up with his monthly finances.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/money-makeover-we-save-the-bell-family-2000-pounds/0004679/ Thu, 23, Apr 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/money-makeover-we-save-the-bell-family-2000-pounds_0004679.aspx <![CDATA[Steve Sweeney, head of home and motor insurance at moneysupermarket.com said: "Unfortunately it's not surprising to see fraudulent insurance claims are on the up; in the current economic climate times are tough and many people could be tempted to defraud their insurer in order to get a payout. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/comment-on-the-abi-investigation-into-fraudulent-insurance-claims/0004585/ Thu, 16, Apr 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/comment-on-the-abi-investigation-into-fraudulent-insurance-claims_0004585.aspx <![CDATA[Sue Hall, 35, a married, mother-of-two lives in a three-bedroom house in Bristol with husband Andy. She works part-time running an independent publishing company while Andy works in social services.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/money-makeover-we-saved-sue-900-a-year/0004504/ Thu, 02, Apr 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/money-makeover-we-saved-sue-900-a-year_0004504.aspx <![CDATA[Moneysupermarket.com has enhanced its motor and home insurance propositions by adding Churchill, Privilege and Virgin Money to its panel of insurers.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/moneysupermarket-now-compares-more-insurers/0004343/ Tue, 17, Mar 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/moneysupermarket-now-compares-more-insurers_0004343.aspx <![CDATA[Cases of burglary tend to rise during times of economic hardship, yet millions of households are leaving themselves exposed because they have no insurance.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/credit-crunch-crimewave-protect-your-home/0004139/ Thu, 26, Feb 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/credit-crunch-crimewave-protect-your-home_0004139.aspx <![CDATA[Homeowners are being urged to ensure they are fully covered for home and contents insurance.&nbsp;As the recession gets underway, it's feared that the UK will suffer a rise in burglaries&nbsp;due to&nbsp;economic hardship. Clare Francis meets with Pete Markey, marketing director of More Th&gt;n, to&nbsp;discuss this trend and offer advice...]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/home-insurance-more-than-worth-it/0004124/ Wed, 25, Feb 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/home-insurance-more-than-worth-it_0004124.aspx <![CDATA[Brits are considering ditching their cars and cycling to work instead, according to research from moneysupermarket.com<SUP>1</SUP>.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/credit-crunched-commuters-getting-in-the-saddle/0004083/ Tue, 17, Feb 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/credit-crunched-commuters-getting-in-the-saddle_0004083.aspx <![CDATA[As Britain faces a second week of adverse weather conditions, many regions are now threatened by flood risk alongside others expecting further snowfall; price comparison site moneysupermarket.com urges Brits at risk to remain alert.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/flooding-and-further-snowfall-brits-urged-to-remain-on-alert/0004057/ Tue, 10, Feb 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/flooding-and-further-snowfall-brits-urged-to-remain-on-alert_0004057.aspx <![CDATA[Clare Francis, site editor at moneysupermarket.com, said: "As the big freeze and chaos ensues in the worst snow south east England has seen for 18 years, there are important insurance issues to be considered.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/comment-on-the-adverse-weather-conditions/0004007/ Mon, 02, Feb 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/comment-on-the-adverse-weather-conditions_0004007.aspx <![CDATA[Natalie McGurk, 27, was one of the hundreds of people who contacted moneysupermarket.com requesting a financial makeover. She and her boyfriend, Alex Simpson, 19, know only too well how redundancy can wreak havoc on your finances.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/monthly-makeover---we-save-natalie-and-alex-1150-pounds-a-year/0004001/ Fri, 30, Jan 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/monthly-makeover---we-save-natalie-and-alex-1150-pounds-a-year_0004001.aspx <![CDATA[Steve Sweeney, head of home insurance at moneysupermarket.com, said: "Brits are currently facing renewed flood warnings due to heavy rain, and could face the awful situation of having to leave their homes.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/comment-on-the-renewed-flood-risk-facing-the-uk/0003914/ Fri, 23, Jan 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/comment-on-the-renewed-flood-risk-facing-the-uk_0003914.aspx <![CDATA[We may have thawed out after the recent big freeze but further cold snaps can't be ruled out. Home and motor insurance claims soar following bouts of extreme weather so how can you protect yourself in case the country is plunged into ice-cold temperatures again?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-protect-your-home-and-car-from-winter-perils/0003867/ Fri, 16, Jan 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-protect-your-home-and-car-from-winter-perils_0003867.aspx <![CDATA[If you're in the money saving mood this January then don't ignore your insurance. Whether it's motor, home, travel, life or income protection insurance there are simple ways of minimising the amount you pay without sacrificing the level of cover you receive.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/ten-top-tips-to-cut-insurance-costs/0003854/ Fri, 09, Jan 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/ten-top-tips-to-cut-insurance-costs_0003854.aspx <![CDATA[Insurance is a vital part of everyday finances for us all; but there is no need to pay over the odds for it. The UK's leading price comparison site moneysupermarket.com reveals simple steps to save a typical family over &pound;2,350 each year. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/top-insurance-tips-to-save-thousands-in-2009/0003841/ Wed, 07, Jan 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/top-insurance-tips-to-save-thousands-in-2009_0003841.aspx <![CDATA[Christmas may be the time of year to open your doors to friends and family, but leave that door open for too long and you never know who might sneak inside.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/cover-up-at-home/0003773/ Fri, 05, Dec 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/cover-up-at-home_0003773.aspx <![CDATA[With Christmas only a few weeks away moneysupermarket.com urges Brits to check the small print of their home insurance now to ensure Christmas gifts are covered.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/unwrap-the-right-cover-this-christmas/0003760/ Tue, 02, Dec 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/unwrap-the-right-cover-this-christmas_0003760.aspx <![CDATA[moneysupermarket.com, the UK's leading price comparison site, today launches the latest version of its home insurance website.&nbsp; The new home insurance search features additional tools to help customers drill down into policy detail to help them find the best combination of price and policy benefits to meet their needs.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/moneysupermarket-com-enhances-home-insurance-website/0003743/ Thu, 27, Nov 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/moneysupermarket-com-enhances-home-insurance-website_0003743.aspx <![CDATA[If you thought that Halloween was the only time to be on guard against things that go bump in the night, then think again. Research shows that home burglaries typically leap by 20% during the winter months - and some of us should be more worried about that than others.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-safe-is-your-home/0003385/ Thu, 30, Oct 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-safe-is-your-home_0003385.aspx <![CDATA[Northern Ireland's agriculture minister has revealed that about 63,000 properties in the province are at risk from flooding as overflowing rivers and rising sea levels threaten homes and businesses.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/flood-risk-threatens-thousands/0002948/ Tue, 14, Oct 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/flood-risk-threatens-thousands_0002948.aspx <![CDATA[As the housing crash encourages more homeowners to extend their properties rather than move, new rules have come into force making it easier to do just that.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/new-rules-boost-home-improvements/0003130/ Wed, 01, Oct 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/new-rules-boost-home-improvements_0003130.aspx <![CDATA[When it rains, it pours&nbsp;- and for thousands of homeowners who were left devastated by the latest bout of storms to hit the UK the costs are quickly adding up.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/floods-highlight-need-for-cover/0003151/ Thu, 11, Sep 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/floods-highlight-need-for-cover_0003151.aspx <![CDATA[Severe Atlantic storms will see up to two weeks of rain fall in 24 hours on already saturated ground, increasing the risk of localised flooding across the country, forecasters have warned.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/downpours-adding-to-flooding-risk/0003219/ Fri, 05, Sep 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/downpours-adding-to-flooding-risk_0003219.aspx <![CDATA[Unruly or unfortunate children cause a total of &pound;16.8 million worth of damage to their parents' homes every year by having parties that get out of hand, research has found.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/parties-rack-up-16.8m-of-damage/0003226/ Thu, 28, Aug 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/parties-rack-up-16.8m-of-damage_0003226.aspx <![CDATA[Almost a fifth of students are putting their home insurance at risk by leaving the house without locking the door, a survey has found.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/forgetful-students-risk-insurance/0003221/ Fri, 22, Aug 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/forgetful-students-risk-insurance_0003221.aspx <![CDATA[Emergency services in Northern Ireland are braced for more heavy rain after battling to contain flooding across the province at the weekend.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/thousands-of-homes-flooded-in-northern-ireland/0003171/ Mon, 18, Aug 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/thousands-of-homes-flooded-in-northern-ireland_0003171.aspx <![CDATA[Homeowners and insurance firms have been left counting the cost after heavy flooding through the night in parts of the country caused major damage to some homes.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/heavy-flooding-damages-properties/0002965/ Wed, 13, Aug 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/heavy-flooding-damages-properties_0002965.aspx <![CDATA[The continuing ravages of the credit crunch are causing people to take active steps in all aspects of their lives to cut back on their spending and save their hard-earned money, research has shown.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/credit-crunch-sparking-cutbacks/0003180/ Mon, 11, Aug 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/credit-crunch-sparking-cutbacks_0003180.aspx <![CDATA[The floods of summer 2007 were the most severe weather-related event the UK has experienced in decades. In total, around &pound;3bn of the loss was covered by insurance, with providers receiving about 165,000 claims.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/one-year-on-from-the-floods/0003258/ Thu, 19, Jun 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/one-year-on-from-the-floods_0003258.aspx <![CDATA[If you are looking for insurance, don't be swayed by attractive discounts&nbsp;- you may find you can still get a better deal from an insurer that doesn't have a special offer.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/dont-be-tempted-by-home-insurance-offers/0003243/ Thu, 15, May 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/dont-be-tempted-by-home-insurance-offers_0003243.aspx <![CDATA[As homeowners recover from the storms that raged across the UK, many will be assuming that repairs for any damage will be covered by their home insurance.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/homeowners-face-hefty-clear-up-costs-after-storm-havoc/0003325/ Thu, 13, Mar 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/homeowners-face-hefty-clear-up-costs-after-storm-havoc_0003325.aspx <![CDATA[Home insurance premiums have risen to their highest-ever levels but a new service could help you save cash... ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/flood-claims-send-premiums-through-the-roof/0003331/ Thu, 24, Jan 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/flood-claims-send-premiums-through-the-roof_0003331.aspx <![CDATA[With Christmas now less than two weeks away, it's easy to get lost in thoughts of what Santa might bring.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/take-cover-this-christmas/0002935/ Mon, 10, Dec 2007 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/take-cover-this-christmas_0002935.aspx