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Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Accidental damage home insurance: Protect your home from the unexpected

A home can be your pride and joy, but home ownership also means dealing with damages, which may need a quick DIY fix or major repairs. Home insurance with cover for accidental damage can provide a financial safeguard if your home needs extensive - and expensive - repairs.

Home Insurance

19 Feb, 2024

4 min read

Accidental damage home insurance: Protect your home from the unexpected

Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

How much should I insure my house for?

It’s important to determine the exact amount you’ll need to be insured for to cover potential losses. Understanding the nuances of home insurance can help ensure your property and possessions are adequately protected without overpaying.

Home Insurance

19 Feb, 2024

6 min read

Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Single item insurance: A comprehensive guide

If you own an item that’s worth a great deal of money, such as a treasured piece of high-end jewellery or a prized musical instrument, it’s important to know you’ll be covered if your item is lost or damaged. Single item insurance for high-value items can provide peace of mind in this situation.

Home Insurance

16 Feb, 2024

3 min read

Single item insurance: A comprehensive guide

Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Switching home insurance: A comprehensive guide

There are many reasons why you might choose to switch home insurance. You might be looking to save money with a new provider, seeking more comprehensive cover, or looking for a better customer service experience.

Home Insurance

16 Feb, 2024

3 min read

Switching home insurance: A comprehensive guide

Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

What is contents insurance?

Contents insurance is a form of insurance that covers your personal possessions in the event of loss, damage or theft. Many insurance providers sell contents insurance as part of a package deal with home insurance, offering discounts if you purchase both together, but it is generally also available to purchase separately.

Home Insurance

13 Feb, 2024

5 min read

Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

First-time renters: Your essential guide to leasing your first property

Whether you're moving out of your parents' home, leaving student accommodation, or moving in with a group of friends, it’s important to be prepared, and understand the ins and outs of the rental process.

Home Insurance

12 Feb, 2024

5 min read

First-time renters: Your essential guide to leasing your first property

Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

What does building insurance cover?

Home insurance can be daunting, especially when trying to protect your most valuable asset - your home. Building insurance plays a crucial role in safeguarding homeowners from financial loss due to damage or destruction of their property. Understanding the essentials of building insurance and its costs may help you save some money on your policy.

Home Insurance

12 Feb, 2024

3 min read

Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Unoccupied home insurance: Your essential guide

Leaving your home unoccupied beyond a certain length of time can have consequences for your home and contents insurance coverage. If you are planning on spending an extended period away from home, or know in advance that your house will be empty, then unoccupied home insurance may be worth considering.

Home Insurance

09 Feb, 2024

4 min read

Unoccupied home insurance: Your essential guide

Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Jewellery Insurance: A Comprehensive Guide

If you’ve ever lost a piece of jewellery or had an item stolen or damaged, you’ll know how much it can hurt, both personally and financially. Whether it's an heirloom necklace, unique engagement ring, or luxury watch, the loss, theft, or damage of such items can be a major headache.

Home Insurance

09 Feb, 2024

5 min read

Jewellery Insurance: A Comprehensive Guide

Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Renting out a room in your home: Are you insured?

Renting out a room in your home can be beneficial in a number of ways - it can help you earn extra income to put towards household bills or mortgage payments, and it can even be a way to make use of a space that’s sitting dormant. That said, if you are considering becoming a landlord, even on a small scale, then it’s important to understand the legal requirements and the workings of the rental market, as well as how renting out a room could potentially affect your home and contents insurance.

Home Insurance

09 Feb, 2024

5 min read

Renting out a room in your home: Are you insured?

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Green insurance: ethical insurers in Australia

If you’re intent on making more sustainable choices this year - this could also include your insurance provider. Two major insurers, Auto & General and Huddle, have both committed to avoiding companies in the fossil fuel sector.

Home Insurance

24 Nov, 2023

6 min read

Green insurance: ethical insurers in Australia

Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Advantages and disadvantages of home and contents insurance

If you want to insure your home, as well as your possessions, choosing a combined home and contents insurance policy can come with advantages, such as lower premiums compared to separate policies, and easier filing of combined insurance claims after disaster strikes. However, there may also be some disadvantages, such as lower coverage limits for some of your belongings and needing to buy more optional coverage.

Home Insurance

20 Nov, 2023

3 min read