Could things that go bump in the night be your home trying to tell you something?

Knocking pipes, scratching in the loft or a mysterious drip in the night? We look at some of the strange noises homes make, what might be causing them and when it’s worth taking a...

Is Your Home Ready for a Wetter Autumn? Five Checks to Make Now

From blocked gutters and damaged roofs to hidden leaks and unsecured garden furniture, autumn weather can expose weaknesses in your home. Discover five essential maintenance checks...

Could AI help homeowners get extensions approved faster?

Artificial intelligence could soon help reduce waiting times for planning applications, with several UK councils testing new technology to support planning officers. While quicker...

Is Britain’s changing weather increasing the risk of subsidence?

Britain's weather has always been unpredictable, but increasingly extreme swings between prolonged dry spells and intense rainfall are creating new challenges for homeowners. These...

Garden Upgrades & Insurance. Sheds, Fences and Outdoor Living

Spring is prime time for sheds, fencing, garden offices and outdoor living projects. However, may homeowners may be surprised to learn that outbuildings and garden contents are of...

Building Work Planned? Your Insurer Needs to Know.

Renovation work can temporarily increase the risks to your home; from reduced security to higher fire and water damage exposure. Failing to inform your insurer before building work...