Launched by the government in the early 1990s, the Rent a Room scheme was praised as a way of helping to ease the shortage of affordable housing by encouraging householders to rent out a spare room in their home.
What is flood insurance?
For some homeowners, every winter brings with it the fear of flooding and the considerable loss and damage which it may cause to their property.
The risk is increasingly common in the UK says the government-backed Money Advice Service. [Read more…]
Different types of property insurance
Property insurance is available for both residential and commercial buildings and their contents. Here we take a quick look at some of the different types of property insurance in the market.
Turning the Ashes of a Passed Loved One into a Diamond – How Much Does it Cost?
As somewhat of a discerning penny-pincher, however paradoxical that may sound, I’ve always sought to question things like the intrinsic value of the items we’re made to buy and subsequently value. You’ll go crazy trying to do that with absolutely everything under the sun though, especially when it comes to luxury goods and items, premium services as well as things which possess sentimental value, like perhaps a diamond made out of the ashes of a loved one who has departed this earth. [Read more…]
Is caravan insurance compulsory?
At face value, this is a simple question with a simple answer.
However, life’s rarely so obliging in terms of insurance and law, so there are a few complexities here!
Static versus touring caravans
To begin with, it’s worth noting that you may need to think about static and touring caravans differently. [Read more…]
Subsidence or settlement – spot the difference
The symptoms of either problem may be very similar – in so far as cracks appearing in the plasterwork of interior walls. But subsidence is a potentially serious worry, with the possibility of serious damage to your home, whilst settlement is typically a minor phase causing little permanent harm to (mainly new) homes. [Read more…]
Travel Insurance is a big YES for all your Travel Needs!
Traveling, Traveling and traveling are the best things which many people adore like a lot. But have you ever paid attention if something happens with you during the flight? Are your parents and grandparents safe while traveling abroad? Who will bear the expense if something bad is caused during the flight? So many questions but only one answer ‘Super Visa Travel Insurance’. Before starting your journey, pre-plan everything, so that you can travel safely and smartly. [Read more…]