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Vidhu Bajaj
Personal Finance Writer
Does home insurance provide coverage against damage caused by tenants?
It’s unlikely for a standard home and contents insurance policy to provide comprehensive coverage against tenant-related damage. If you’re planning to rent out your home, you may want to consider a home insurance plan designed specifically for landlords.
Home Insurance
04 Sep, 2023
4 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
When is the right time to buy home insurance?
Owning a home is a matter of great pride and joy for all of us. But homeownership also brings with it a great deal of responsibility. It may be worth considering purchasing home insurance as soon as you buy the house to guard yourself against any of the dangers that can possibly affect the health of your home.
Home Insurance
31 Aug, 2023
3 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
What is included in your home and contents insurance policy?
We all want to protect our homes and valuables from unforeseen disasters, but in case the worst does happen, you need to be confident you could afford to renovate the house and recover the cost of your valuables. This is where home and contents insurance comes in.
Home Insurance
29 Aug, 2023
4 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Does your home insurance policy cover termite damage?
Termites in your house can be a cause for alarm, as they can threaten both your home’s and family’s well-being. Unfortunately, by the time you spot the termites, they may have already caused significant harm to your property.
Home Insurance
29 Aug, 2023
4 min read
Peter Terlato
Personal Finance Editor
How does strata insurance work?
Strata insurance is coverage designed for properties that are part of strata or community title arrangements and is a mandatory requirement across Australia.
Home Insurance
28 Aug, 2023
7 min read
Vidhu Bajaj
Personal Finance Writer
Does home insurance cover asbestos removal?
When buying an old home, consider assessing it for asbestos as it can be expensive to remove, and home insurance will likely not cover the removal costs.
Home Insurance
25 Aug, 2023
6 min read
Vidhu Bajaj
Personal Finance Writer
How to choose the right home insurance
When you look for a home insurance policy, consider comparing policies from different providers to see which one offers adequate coverage for most incidents.
Home Insurance
25 Aug, 2023
6 min read
Peter Terlato
Personal Finance Editor
Does home insurance cover fire damage?
Fire damage is usually included in home insurance policies Australian insurers offer. If you’re worried about bushfires, consider ensuring adequate coverage.
Home Insurance
24 Aug, 2023
6 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Helpful tips for choosing a home insurance policy
Buying home insurance can be a confusing process, especially if you’ve never done it before. You’ll need to compare policies from different providers to understand what is and isn’t included, and to what extent. Insurers use terms like coverage, exclusions, and limits, which you’ll need to understand in detail.
Home Insurance
21 Aug, 2023
4 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Does home insurance cover temporary accommodation?
Seeing your home damaged by a natural disaster such as a bushfire or a hailstorm can be traumatic. Unfortunately, sometimes your house may become uninhabitable after such an incident and require major renovation or even rebuilding. In such circumstances, your home insurance policy may cover the cost of temporary or emergency accommodation.
Home Insurance
18 Aug, 2023
3 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Five common misunderstandings about home and contents insurance
Your home and the valuables it contains may be irreplaceable, but you can at least recover their financial value if your home and contents insurance includes adequate coverage.
Home Insurance
17 Aug, 2023
4 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Key things to know about home insurance for first time home buyers
Moving into your first home is an achievement any Australian would be proud of. So, if you’re concerned about maintaining the condition of your house, you might consider taking out your first homeowner’s insurance policy before you move in.
Home Insurance
17 Aug, 2023
3 min read
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