What Is & Isn’t Covered In House Renovation Insurance?

By Crowthorne Insurance on Sep 25, 2019 12:00:00 AM

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At Crowthorne Insurance, we’re often asked what is and isn’t covered as a part of a home renovation policy. The answer is quite simple – as with most insurance policies, it depends! The first point to make is that regardless of what’s covered, you must make sure that you inform your i …

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Protect Yourself Against Motorcycle Theft

By Crowthorne Insurance on Sep 20, 2019 12:00:00 AM

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The high incidence of crime carried out by motorbike-riding criminals in the UK has been a prominent fixture in the national news for some time now. This type of vehicle theft is a daily occurrence – clearly, however, this is simply the tip of a much larger iceberg. Behind every mobil …

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What Is Unoccupied Property Insurance & Why Is It Important?

By Crowthorne Insurance on Sep 10, 2019 12:00:00 AM

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All homeowners know how vital it is to have insurance in place to protect their property. What you may not have come across before, though, is unoccupied home insurance. Many people in the UK could make use of this specialist cover and it is certainly worth finding out about if you ow …

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What To Do If Your House Is Subsiding

By Crowthorne Insurance on Sep 4, 2019 12:00:00 AM

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The ground beneath your feet changes constantly, almost like it’s breathing. Usually, we don’t notice these subtle daily changes as soil shifts ever so slightly, but your house might be less forgiving. Whilst you don’t notice the ground swelling following heavy rain or subsiding durin …

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Does Home Insurance Cover Letting A Room To A Lodger?

By Crowthorne Insurance on Aug 15, 2019 12:00:00 AM

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If you have a spare room in your home, you might consider taking in a lodger. Lodgers are not tenants, but you still need to tick all the right boxes – especially in light of your home insurance. In this article, we ask what the difference is between a lodger and a tenant, look at the …

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10 Ways To Reduce Your Home Insurance

By Crowthorne Insurance on Aug 10, 2019 12:00:00 AM

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Home insurance is an important step to take so that you are covered in the event of damage to your property. It is, however, an expense that adds to your other bills, so it is logical to do all you can to ensure that your home insurance premium isn’t any higher than it needs to be. If …

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4 Little-Known Ways You Could Void Your Car Insurance

By Crowthorne Insurance on Aug 7, 2019 12:00:00 AM

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Having to make a car insurance claim can be an unwanted headache, but the reason that we have car insurance is to provide us with cover in the event of scenarios such as an accident or theft – so it is important that we exercise our right to that cover. But what can turn an inconvenie …

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What Is The Impact Of Renovation On My Home Insurance?

By Crowthorne Insurance on Aug 5, 2019 12:15:00 AM

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We all love to undertake a good home improvements project, but sometimes we fail to take into account the issue of house insurance during renovation. When obtaining a quote, you will usually be asked whether there is any renovation or structural work in progress, or whether you have a …

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Why Do You Need Home Insurance?

By Crowthorne Insurance on Jul 18, 2019 12:00:00 AM

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If you are in the process of buying your own home, then this is an exciting time! Of course, a house that you own is also a major investment that you need to protect. As it is such a big outlay, it’s unlikely that you could afford to replace it if anything untoward were to happen. Tha …

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How To File A Home Insurance Claim After A Fire

By Crowthorne Insurance on Jul 15, 2019 12:00:00 AM

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Have you suffered from a recent house fire? Are you wondering how to file a home insurance claim? Once you have recovered from the initial stress that a fire can induce, it is important to start thinking about making a claim for any relevant property damage. Most property insurance po …

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