What Is Home Renovation Insurance And Why Do You Need It?

By Crowthorne Insurance on Jan 1, 2021 10:30:00 AM

What is home renovation insurance and why do you need it?

Home renovation insurance is an essential consideration if you’re planning remodelling or renovation work on your property. Without it, you could risk being left in a financially perilous situation should plans go awry. Home insurance during renovations exists to provide you with the …

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Things To Know When Getting Car Insurance Using the VIN Number

By Crowthorne Insurance on Dec 18, 2020 11:15:00 AM

Things to know when getting car insurance using the VIN number

The VIN is an essential part of your car’s “identity”, but there can be times when your vehicle doesn’t have one. This means it might take a little time for the DVLA to process and identify your vehicle, before adding it to their records.

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Why Do I Need Unoccupied House Insurance During Renovations?

By Crowthorne Insurance on Dec 1, 2020 10:30:00 AM

Why Do I Need Unoccupied House Insurance During Renovations?

Undergoing a renovation in your home is an exciting time, where you get to put your design ideas and personality into your house. However, it’s essential to make sure you protect your project with the right insurance. In this post, we’re going to take a look at why house renovation in …

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Subsidence Caused By Trees

By Crowthorne Insurance on Nov 3, 2020 11:00:00 AM

Subsidence caused by Trees

What Causes Subsidence? Although contraction, movement or erosion of the soil below a property is the main cause of subsidence, there are many reasons why one property could be more at risk than another, even if the soil they are built on is similar. Trees Near Your Property Probably …

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I’ve Bought A House With Subsidence – Now What?

By Crowthorne Insurance on Oct 20, 2020 10:30:00 AM

I’ve bought a house with subsidence now what

Signs of subsidence aren’t always apparent until you’ve signed on the dotted line and got the keys in your hand. However, if you have bought a property with subsidence, it isn’t the end of the world.

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Help! My House Is Subsiding

By Crowthorne Insurance on Oct 17, 2020 11:30:00 AM

Help! My House Is Subsiding

If you’ve just discovered that your house is subsiding, then you probably have a lot on your mind. It can have a substantial financial impact on your property, and could leave you wondering ‘is subsidence covered by house insurance?’. Let’s take a look at the effects of house insuranc …

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6 Key Benefits Of Property Owners’ Insurance For Letting Rooms

By Crowthorne Insurance on Oct 8, 2020 11:00:00 AM

6 Key Benefits Of Property Owners' Insurance For Letting Rooms

Since buy to let properties became extremely popular a couple of decades ago, many people have been investing in apartments and houses to make extra income. While owning properties and being a landlord can be a rewarding role, it also comes with several associated risks that necessita …

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Getting the Best Landlord Insurance Policy for You

By Crowthorne Insurance on Sep 23, 2020 10:30:00 AM

Getting The Best Landlord Insurance Policy For You

There are many risks that come with being a landlord and owning a rental property. Therefore, landlord insurance is a must for anyone looking to let out their property. Having insurance is essential, as it will cover yourself, your tenants, and the property itself if anything goes wro …

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Protect Your Unoccupied Second Home During Lockdown

By Crowthorne Insurance on Sep 12, 2020 10:30:00 AM

Locked Doors To House

Many second homes across the country are going unoccupied for long periods of time due to the coronavirus pandemic. Restrictions against non-essential travel, local lockdowns, and bans on gatherings all mean that moving between two homes is impractical or, in some cases, completely ag …

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Top Tips On How To Protect Your Vacant Home

By Crowthorne Insurance on Aug 28, 2020 11:00:00 AM

Top Tips On How To Protect Your Vacant Home

Whether it’s a short holiday or a long-term relocation, leaving your property unoccupied is an unsettling experience. An empty property can be an easy target for criminals of all kinds. As well as the risk of break-ins, an unoccupied property can attract squatters. Squatters can cause …

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