Burst pipe and water leak insurance
A burst water pipe or leak can leave an expensive mess to clear up – here’s how home insurance can protect you and your wallet
Whether you’re on holiday or planning to sell, here’s how to cover your home when it’s unoccupied
Burst pipe, broken boiler or blocked drains? Home emergency cover can cover the cost of getting the problems fixed
If you’re lucky enough to own a second home, holiday home insurance can keep your property protected – even when you’re not there
If you’re spending time and money on renovating your home, you’ll want to ensure you have the right home insurance cover to keep you protected
They can be some of your most precious and valuable possessions, so vow to make sure your engagement and wedding ring are covered should they be lost, damaged or stolen.
A blocked drain or burst pipe is never welcome and can be costly to put right if you don’t have insurance. But does your buildings insurance cover it or is it worth taking out a specialist policy for added protection? Our guide takes a look
COMPARE HOME INSURANCE QUOTES FOR PROPERTIES AT RISK OF FLOODING
If you’re a student living away from home, it’s worth thinking about students contents insurance to ensure your belongings are properly covered while you’re studying
Learn all about home insurance and the protection it can offer before comparing quotes, so you can get the cover you need at the best price possible.
Standard home insurance won’t automatically cover items valued at over a certain amount – find out when you need to declare separate items or look for specialist cover
Find out how to calculate your home insurance cost before comparing quotes with MoneySuperMarket
Buildings insurance and contents insurance offer vital protection if there’s a fire at your home
If you have solar panels installed on your home, it's important to have adequate insurance in place
Keen collector? Make sure you have the correct cover in place with our handy guide.
Burglar alarms offer protection and peace of mind for your household – but do they affect your home insurance premiums?
If you’ve claimed on your home insurance in the past, your new quote will be higher when you come to renew – here’s what you can do about it
Moving home can be stressful. From buying and selling to packing up and transporting your belongings to an unfamiliar property, there is plenty that can go wrong – which is why it’s a good idea to have the right home insurance in place
The type of lock you use to secure your home has a direct effect on your home insurance premiums. Here’s everything you need to know about door locks and security
Even though it’s almost always accidental, your neighbours can sometimes be the cause of serious damage to your property. This is how to make sure you’re insured
Your house is probably your biggest ever purchasing decision, so it’s no surprise there’s insurance involved
This guide explains why it is worth insuring your shed, how to secure your belongings and how to make sure that your contents are adequately covered
Green-fingered gardeners can spend thousands of pounds making their garden a place they enjoy spending time. And so, gardens can be an easy target for thieves. If you have expensive plants, furniture or tools, you may need to pay more to protect them.
Most houses will have cracks in their walls at some point. In some cases, you'll only need to redecorate, but certain situations may need more work and possibly a buildings insurance claim…
If you own a leasehold flat then you may still be required to pay for buildings insurance, often through a service charge. However, this doesn’t mean you should pay over the odds, as our guide explains.
Accidents can happen at any time, but insuring yourself against accident damage can protect you against repair and replacement costs – compare policies today
Contents insurance can be trickier to work out if you live in shared housing – here's what you need to know
You’ll need to know how old your property is when you take out buildings insurance. This is how you can find out when it was built.
Your home’s rebuilt cost is different to its market value – here’s why it’s important to get the right figure for your home insurance quote
If you’re concerned about subsidence in your home, you might benefit from a home policy with subsidence insurance – here’s what you need to know
Did you know if your area has a high crime rate, your home and contents insurance premium could be higher? We explain what areas of the UK are most affected by burglary and how you can make your home more secure to get cheaper home insurance.
With more than one in five home insurance claims rejected by insurers every year, it’s important that you get the correct level of cover for your home – and understand how to make a successful claim
Fine art or antiques are likely to be among the most valuable items you own. But is a standard home insurance policy enough to give you the cover you need, or should you take out specialist insurance?
Home insurance policies offer different levels of cover for your garage structure and its contents, depending on whether your garage is attached or detached to your home
You have the right to cancel your home insurance if you need to, but you may have to pay a fee to do so
Whether buildings insurance or contents insurance or both, most of us pay for some kind of home insurance. But when the annual policy comes to an end, should we let it auto-renew, or is it always better to shop around for a better deal?
There’s no central database you can check to know if your home is insured – and by which company. But with a bit of detective work, you can still find out
Working from home has become much more common since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. What insurance do you need to work from home longer term?
If you own a house, you will have considered taking out home insurance to cover both the building and your personal belongings. While it isn’t much different when you live in a flat, there are a few extra things to consider
Japanese knotweed can cause massive structural damage to your home – and affect your ability to claim on your home insurance
If you want to protect items you take with you when you leave the house, you need personal possessions insurance
We look at the different types of home insurance policies to see if getting combined contents and buildings cover is right for you.
All you need to know about any extra payments on monthly home insurance
How does a lodger affect your home insurance, and what insurance do lodgers need?
Even if you're not planning to sell your house, there are many good reasons to know how much it's worth
Excess payments are a standard aspect of all insurance policies – here’s what they are, why insurers have them and how they can affect your premiums
Legal protection cover is one of many add-ons you can buy with your home insurance. But what does it do?
If your home has a thatched roof, you may need to turn to a specialist insurer to get the cover you need
If your property is left unoccupied for more than 30 days, you'll need to take out short-term home insurance cover
What does single item limit insurance mean and what impact does it have on your contents insurance? Understanding this will help you protect your high value items and make sure you’re not left short when it comes to a claim, as our guide explains
If you own a pet, it pays to check your home insurance policy to see exactly what you're covered for
You’ll need either a non-standard or specialist home insurance policy for your home renovation or rebuild. You might also need a non-standard home insurance policy when your self-build home is finished
If your home is going to be unoccupied for more than 30 days, you might need short-term home insurance so your home is covered against any damage while it’s empty.