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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Home safety

Flooding advice

Learn how to stay safe, prepare for, and protect your property during and after a flood, and how to make a claim.

Read more protecting your property during and after a flood Reading time 4 mins
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Home maintenance

Is your home ready for winter?

Prepare your home for winter with our top tips on dealing with heating, blackouts, floods, gutters, and making sure you've got the right level of insurance cover.

Read more about how to prepare your home for winter Reading time 7 mins
Young boy wearing wellies and an anorak as he stands near flood puddles

Home safety

How to fortify your home against flood damage

Learn how to prepare for and protect your home from high winds and floods, including resistance and resilience measures.

Read more about protecting your home from floods, understanding flood warning codes, and taking preventative measures. Reading time 7 mins
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Home safety

How to protect your home from freezing winter weather

Protecting your home in winter can be tricky. Keep your cool with AXA’s guide to making your home safe and warm as the big winter freeze bites.

Read more about how to protect your home in freezing winter weather Reading time 9 mins
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Home safety

How to protect your home from storm damage

Learn how to protect your home from storm damage with our tips, including storm warnings and post-storm actions.

Read more about safeguarding your home from storms, understanding insurance cover, and post-storm actions Reading time 6 mins
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Home safety

How to protect your home from high winds

Learn how to protect your home from high winds with tips on roof maintenance, garden preparation, and emergency kits.

Read more about how to protect your home before, during and after high winds hit Reading time 3 mins
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Home maintenance

How to fix a dripping tap

Learn how to fix a dripping tap and protect your home from water damage with our easy-to-follow guide.

Read more about how to fix a dripping tap and keep your home safe from water damage Reading time 4 mins
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Home maintenance

Is your outbuilding protected this winter?

Outbuildings are becoming increasingly common in the UK. Discover how to keep them in great shape through upgrades, maintenance, and the right insurance cover.

Read more about the increasing popularity of outbuildings and how to protect them Reading time 5 mins
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Home insurance policies

What is wear and tear?

‘Wear and tear’ is usually used to describe damage that happens naturally over time, rather than unexpected damage. Find out more about what is covered in your policy.

Read more about what is and isn’t covered in your home policy documents Reading time 3 mins
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Home safety

Protecting your home in the summer months

Discover AXA's comprehensive guide to safeguarding your property, covering energy efficiency, security tips, and measures for a worry-free summer.

Read more about how to protect your home in summer Reading time 9 mins
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Home buying and selling

How to sell a house

Discover the 14 essential steps to successfully sell your home, from budgeting and property valuation to accepting offers and completing the sale. Get prepared with AXA's comprehensive guide.

Read more about how to prepare for a stress-free home selling journey with our 14-step guide, covering everything from budgeting to accepting offers Reading time 6 mins

Inspiration and lifestyle

The dos and don'ts of mood board design

Uncover the secrets behind creating a captivating mood board with top tips from professional designers Rebecca Jones and Lynne Lambourne.

Read more about how to create a mood board to bring your home redesign vision to life Reading time 6 mins