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Hints & tips

Your home and its contents are your most valuable assets. Make sure you look after them and plan for the best, whilst being prepared for the worst.

Wherever you live and whatever kind of home you live in, you will want to make sure that you are fully covered. Protecting the value of your property and its contents goes beyond just choosing the right insurance policy. There are precautions you can take and sensible procedures you can follow, and we hope our collection of hints & tips will help you enjoy your home and avoid the commonest causes of distress.

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We understand that our customers want to enjoy your home with the peace of mind that comes from knowing they are properly protected and fully prepared for what life can throw at them. That is why we have prepared a useful list of home hints & tips, neatly grouped into relevant sections. You can read about guarding against flood and fire risks, or you may be interested in ways to save money. We also have general advice about looking after your home and contents.

Many people are unsure of their home's value or do not know how to estimate the cost of rebuilding it. Our guides can help.

Keep your home in good condition and you will help protect its value. There may be special considerations for listed buildings and additional things to consider if you are planning to add a conservatory.

We have hints and tips on the above topics, plus advice on calculating the value of your contents, a fun household economy calculator and a collection of household top tips to help you understand how to look after your most valuable asset.

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