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New homes should be ready for winter's wild weather

Winter is drawing in and with that we can expect to receive another burst of seasonal snow, ice, high winds and rain. Because of these Arctic conditions the number of weather-related house insurance claims tends to go up, even on new homes. AXA has revealed that as many as 60 per cent of property owners make wrong assumptions about the cover provided against stormy ...

11th Oct 2012

Get ready to insulate UK property before winter

The last two winters in the UK have been particularly problematic for many people across the country, as they have had to suffer from increasing energy bills for heating at times of harsh weather. If this is an issue which has had an effect in your own properties for sale though, you could take the chance to act now, and make sure your house retains all the heat it can. ...

4th Oct 2012

Protect the home against the risk of flooding

UK homeowners should make sure that they are protecting their properties for sale over the course of coming weeks, after it was revealed that a large area of the country is expected to be battered further by a deluge of rain. Areas of North Yorkshire, Scotland and Newcastle were affected by floods earlier in the week (September 25th) and Lloyds TSB said that it is vital to ...

26th Sep 2012

Keeping student tenants happy is 'easier than you think'

Landlords who have student property to rent in many of the university towns and cities across the UK will have seen an influx of new tenants over the last few weeks. With this in mind, it will be important to make sure that all students are kept happy and satisfied with their property. However, according to one expert, this can be a far easier job than many landlords ...

24th Sep 2012

Parents left with insurance nightmare as kids fly the nest

Many parents across the country will have seen their children fly the nest over the past few weeks to move into property for rent at university. However, many are unaware of the issue that this can cause them when it comes to insurance of their house. According to Lloyds TSB, parents could be putting possessions at risk, because they do not know what their child has left ...

19th Sep 2012

Landlords should not overdo it when it comes to renting out their properties

Landlords who are thinking of renting out their houses to students should not over-furnish their properties, according to advice given by one expert. Eddie Hooker, managing director of Total Landlord Insurance, said that when students are looking for properties to rent, it is imperative that the house is of a good standard but that including too many furnishings could run ...

3rd Sep 2012

Students should make their accommodation a priority

Students who are set to head off to university this year should be certain that they are making the acquisition of accommodation, most likely properties to rent, a priority at this time of year. Next month will see the new batch of students for this year head off to university, with £9,000 tuition fees being a worry for many, so it is vital to make sure they do ...

29th Aug 2012

'Check your insurance' before starting DIY projects

Warm weather inevitably brings with it plenty of people hoping to embark on DIY projects and make major changes to their home interior, but these schemes do not always turn out as they hope. That is the opinion of Anna-Marie DeSouza, editor of Build It magazine, who said that there are inevitably plenty of instances of people getting into trouble when beginning home ...

23rd Aug 2012

Offset mortgages 'a realistic possibility' for many

People who are keen to pay off their mortgage quickly and have the self-discipline to do so may find that offset mortgages provide them with an effective option, it has been noted. Catherine Hearnden, director of MyMortgageDirect, said that the reason more people do not take advantage of offset mortgages is partly is to do with the rates generally being a little bit ...

20th Aug 2012

'Check your credit record' before applying for a mortgage

People considering applying for a mortgage have been advised to thoroughly check out their credit score, as this can help to avoid any problems or prepare people for potential bumps in the road. That is the advice issued by a spokesman for What Mortgage, who said that preparation is always essential before embarking on a property purchase. "Sign up to Equifax or ...

9th Aug 2012

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