DIY enthusiasts have been advised by a house insurance firm to ensure they are covered against the cost of accidental damage to their home. Recently published research from Churchill Home Insurance...

Britons believe that new-build homes should be environmentally friendly, with some already looking for green features when in the housing market. Home insurance provider More Than reports that...

Britons with house insurance policies are being advised on the best ways to proceed when making a claim. In the wake of reports that 119 areas in the UK are currently on flood watch, a bank has...

The market for buy to let mortgages is to soar over the next decade, it has been reported, reflecting a shift in the living habits of Britons. Alliance & Leicester Mortgages forecasts that...

The annual rate of house price growth hit double digits last month, reaching 10.2 per cent, according to new figures that could effect building insurance premiums. In its house price report for...

With the Jewish festival of Purim taking place on March 4th this year, the BurySafe partnership has warned those celebrating to take special care when cooking to prevent the likelihood of house fires. Those...

First time buyers are still likely to find it difficult to secure a mortgage despite the decision to keep the base rate unchanged, an expert has claimed. Although the property market is showing...

Direct debit users are paying as much as £290 million more for their home insurance, it has been revealed. That is according to Abbey Home Insurance, which states that around 9.3 million...

Washing machines and showers are the "biggest culprits" when it comes to causing water damage in the home, experts warn. Damage from leakages, which can prompt customers to claim on...

Owners of modern hi-tech games consoles have been advised to purchase insurance cover to protect against the cost of repairing or replacing the machines in the event of accidental damage or breakdown. Home...

Homeowners in the UK who enjoyed the recent warmer weather have been warned that freezing temperatures forecast for next week could result in water pipes bursting and damage to homes and properties. Building...

Spring is the perfect time for homeowners to take the necessary steps in protecting their home against damage caused by subsidence, a building insurance company has claimed. Halifax Home Insurance...

Demand for loans secured on property is likely to increase as the desire to carry out home improvement grows among Britons, it has been claimed. Financial analyst MoneyExpert.com noted that secured...

The Bank of England's (BoE) quarterly inflation report has detected a trend towards secured lending such as mortgages. Figures from the Bank show that while lending to individuals grew 10.6 per...