What Impact Will Subsidence Have On My House Insurance?
By Crowthorne Insurance on Apr 1, 2020 10:30:00 AM
Subsidence is a worrying problem that can damage your property, potentially affecting the structural integrity of your home and decreasing its market value. Although subsidence can be remedied by a good building contractor, your home insurance will be affected afterwards. Is Subsidenc …
Will My Home Insurance Be Affected After Renovation?
By Crowthorne Insurance on Mar 17, 2020 10:45:00 AM
When you take out a preventative home insurance policy, you’re most likely thinking about remote scenarios in the distant future and therefore might not consider the minutiae of >exactly what is covered by your agreement. >A building project, however, can affect your home insura …
Unoccupied Home Insurance – What Is & Isn’t Covered?
By Crowthorne Insurance on Mar 6, 2020 10:30:00 AM
There are some situations in life that lead to homes being unoccupied for a period of time, whether that be while you are on holiday, or while you are planning to sell your home. Unoccupied homes often come with higher chances of theft or damage. You may be wondering the best way to c …
Will Building Insurance Cover Subsidence?
By Crowthorne Insurance on Feb 17, 2020 10:00:00 AM
Subsidence is a common fear amongst homeowners and it’s true that it can cause significant problems and require professional assistance. Subsidence occurs when the earth that the property is built on suffers from sinkage, which results in the house’s foundations being pulled down as w …
Getting Motorcycle Insurance On VIN Number With Crowthorne Insurance
By Crowthorne Insurance on Feb 5, 2020 12:00:00 AM
When insuring your motorcycle from abroad, the process is slightly different from registering with DVLA. However, it works under the same principle, but instead, it is your vehicle’s VIN or chassis number that is being used for insurance purposes. Here we tell you everything you need …
How To Insure A Car Imported From Outside The UK
By Crowthorne Insurance on Jan 22, 2020 12:00:00 AM
Imported cars are an increasingly hot commodity in the world of motoring, offering something special for those with fine-tuned taste in cars, but many also choose to import a car from outside the UK in order to achieve better costs. As more and more seek to buy their cars from further …
Top Tips On How To Choose The Best Insurance Company For Subsidence
By Crowthorne Insurance on Jan 16, 2020 12:00:00 AM
One of the most serious issues any homeowner can experience with their property is subsidence. This involves the sudden or gradual downward sinking of the ground underneath a property. Subsidence is not only damaging to your home but can also cause significant structural issues. To st …
Did You Know That If You Are Having Renovations Or Improvements Carried Out On Your Home Without Telling Your Insurer It May Invalidate Your Policy?
By Crowthorne Insurance on Jan 15, 2020 12:00:00 AM
Generally speaking, most household insurers will need to know if you are having any building works carried out to your property. Dependant on the type of work being done and the costs involved your insurer may impose special terms, restrict cover or even refuse to cover the property w …
How To Register A Home-Built Car With The DVLA
By Crowthorne Insurance on Jan 9, 2020 12:00:00 AM
Before any vehicle can be used or kept on the road, it must be properly registered, taxed and insured. When a new vehicle is registered for the first time, the DVLA assigns it a registration number, which has to be clearly displayed on the vehicle’s number plate. Some people like to b …
Why Might You Need A Temporary Chassis Number Insurance?
By Crowthorne Insurance on Jan 2, 2020 12:00:00 AM
What Does The Chassis/VIN Number Look Like? If you’ve never driven an import car, or constructed your own car from a kit, chances are you won’t ever have had cause to take a look at your chassis number. The chassis number is a long row of numbers and letters which is unique to your ve …
