Home insurance

Be clear on what's included with your home insurance by reading our sample policy documents.

These are sample documents. The policy wording that applies to you will be available to view when you get a home insurance quote and then saved in your online account when you purchase a policy.

Tips and guides

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Heating and energy

Six simple ways to save water

From taking short showers to washing full loads of clothes, learn how to conserve water in your home and reduce your water bills with our top six water saving ideas.

Read more about how making small changes to conserve water can help reduce your bills Reading time 4 mins
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Inspiration and lifestyle

GDPR: what are your data privacy rights?

Discover how to understand and make use of your new data privacy rights under the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Read more about understanding and using your new data privacy rights under GDPR Reading time 3 mins
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Home insurance policies

Contents insurance calculator

Calculate the value of your contents so you know the amount of household goods cover you need when getting a home insurance quote.

Read more about how to calculate the value of the contents and valuables in your home Reading time 5 mins
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Home maintenance

How to deal with knot-weed

Discover how to identify, control, and eradicate Japanese knot-weed to protect your property from this invasive plant.

Read more about understanding, identifying, and eradicating Japanese knot-weed to protect your property from potential damage Reading time 4 mins
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Inspiration and lifestyle

How to turn your shed into a garden hideaway

Learn how to transform your garden shed into a multipurpose extra room and ensure it's properly insured.

Read more about turning your shed into a garden hideawy Reading time 4 mins
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Home buying and selling

First-time buyer financial checklist

Discover the essential expenses of buying a property, from admin fees to stamp duty and insurance. Ensure you're fully prepared for the financial implications of purchasing a home.

Read more about the hidden costs of buying a property, from admin fees to stamp duty and insurance Reading time 4 mins
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Home insurance policies

How to make a video claim

Discover how you can make a home insurance claims using video technology, saving you time and hassle.

Read more about how video calls can be used to assess a home insurance claim Reading time 2 mins
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Home insurance policies

The complete guide to personal possessions cover

Your contents insurance will keep your valuables safe in the home, but what cover do you need while you’re on the move?

Read more about personal possessions insurance, what it covers, and how to avoid invalidating your cover. Reading time 5 mins
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Home maintenance

What is subsidence and how can you spot it?

Discover everything you need to know about subsidence, including its signs, causes, risks, treatment, prevention, and fixing solutions.

Read more about subsidence, its signs, causes, risks, treatment, prevention, and how it affects property value. Reading time 9 mins
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Heating and energy

How to bleed a radiator

Learn why bleeding radiators is crucial, how to identify gas heating problems, and the step-by-step process of bleeding a radiator, along with long-term solutions to improve home heating efficiency.

Read more about the importance of bleeding radiators, learn the step-by-step process of how to bleed a radiator, and explore long-term solutions to improve home heating efficiency and save on gas heating costs. Reading time 6 mins
Glove being used to clear a gutter full of leaves

Home maintenance

How to fix a broken gutter

Learn how to keep your gutters well-maintained, and discover the potential long-term solutions to guttering maintenance.

Read more about how to keep your gutters clean, clear, and well-maintained Reading time 5 mins
Rain gutter cleaning from leaves in autumn with hand

Home maintenance

A step-by-step guide to cleaning your gutters

Learn how to effectively clean your gutters at home to protect your property from water damage.

Read more about how to clean and maintain your home gutters Reading time 3 mins