While there’s no one-size-fits-all answer as the cost of cover can vary greatly depending on a range of factors we have pulled together this helpful guide, to take a look at the typical price range of the different types of plumbers insurance so you know what to expect.

Whether it’s a holiday home, a weekend retreat or an inherited family property, it’s important to make sure it’s properly protected. Second home insurance is designed to do just that.

However, whether it’s a property that you keep for yourself, share with friends and family, or rent to guests, a holiday home often comes with additional considerations and costs.

Having an unoccupied property can be an unfortunate but common occurrence as a landlord. This could be down to a gap between tenants, time needed for repairs or an extended holiday by your tenants. Either way, when your property is left vacant, the risks associated go up.

Holiday home insurance is an insurance policy that can provide extra protection for properties that serve as holiday spots for short-term rent

t may be said to be the most wonderful time of the year, but Christmastime comes with a whole host of risks. We take a look at twelve of the most common perils this festive period.

High winds, plummeting temperatures, heavy rainfall and snow could combine to create a dangerous situation for your home, your business, and yourself

Did you know that, on average, properties are only covered for 63% of the value they should be? This could mean that in the event of a disaster, your insurer may apply the ‘average clause’ which means you would only receive a percentage of what you need to repair the damage caused by the disaster.

Protect your home from wind damage with our comprehensive insurance policies and prevention tips for homeowners. Stay safe and secure.

Our helpful guide takes you through some of the key considerations when preparing a flood plan to protect your property and possessions.

What it the time limit on applying for probate? We answer this and other questions around applications for probate.

We’ve put together a checklist of different things to check to keep your unoccupied home safe and sound while you’re away

Read a few quick tips to protect your home from the risk of fire and flood damage.

Do you own a vacant property? Get familiar with the responsibilities involved with our run-down on empty property rates.

We spoke to Paul Farmer, Head of Technical at RiskSTOP Surveys Ltd, about the emerging risks associated with roof mounted solar panel systems.

Read our guide to probate, property involved and how to make sure it is insured.

How do you keep your home secure while you are away on holiday? Learn new tips and tricks on how to protect your home.

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a guide that shows how efficiently a property uses energy and the cost of running the property.

Beach huts are vulnerable to harsh coastal elements. Our guide explains how to keep your hut in good condition.

Noticed some musty smells in your vacant house? Here's some info on the causes behind them and the steps you can take to eliminate odors for good.

There are a four main types of movement that can have an impact in your home: subsidence, settlement, ground heave, and landslip. In this article, we investigate what is subsidence and what causes it as well as the signs to look out for.

Unoccupied property insurance is a type of cover that is specially designed to protect properties that are left empty/vacant for an extended period.

Broadly speaking, the term home insurance covers two types of insurance: buildings insurance - covering the building; and contents insurance - covering items within the home

This is how success in all marketing campaigns is crafted, and is no different when trying to market your holiday home. Identify what market you want to tap into – families, couples, groups of friends

Many of us have heard the modern myths about how it raises the price of your home insurance but what is the actual truth to insuring properties with trees? Our quick guide sets the story straight.

Taking care of a property belonging to a friend or love one with the power of attorney or as an executive trustee needn’t be stressful.

we have designed our policies with flexibility in mind and why we maintain clear and simple refunding, cancelling and adjusting processes across our property policies.

Insurance is probably one of the last things you’ll consider in the grand scheme of things, but having the right cover in place could be very beneficial for you and for the children you care for.

Getting cover for your property can be tricky if you’ve previously claimed for flood damage or your property is in a flood risk area.

Beach hut associations provide a valuable service for the beach hut community. They often arrange beach hut patrols which enable owners to be alerted if their hut has been damaged

Standard construction for residential properties is bricks and mortar or stone, with a slate or tiled roof. Non standard properties can feature one or more of the following aspects in their construction

Model engineers often rely upon their household insurance policy to respond in the event of a loss, but this may not be sufficient. Specialised model insurance is therefore recommended for individual modellers and model engineers.

A property doesn’t have to be dealt with immediately and most banks or lenders are sympathetic to your situation. Inheritance tax doesn’t have to be paid for up to 12 months and most mortgages have a period of grace while you make your arrangements

Typically, a holiday home is classified as a property that is not your primary residence and is used for leisure, holidays or as a rental for short-term guests. This means that if you use the property solely for personal holidays or rent it out to paying guests on platforms like Airbnb, it may qualify as a holiday home.

Although beach huts are tiny things - similar in size to the average bathroom - planning can make the small space go a long way.

The Host Guarantee is not insurance and should not be considered as a replacement or stand-in for home-owners or renters insurance. Hosts may want to consider independent insurance to cover valuable items like jewellery, artwork, or collectibles which are subject to limited protection under the Host Guarantee

Letting out your empty house is a great way to make your property work for you and to earn some extra money

Buying a property using the Government’s shared ownership scheme can be an excellent way to get onto the property ladder as it enables buyers to purchase a share of the property (25%-75%) and pay rent on the remainder.

To buy a holiday home can be tricky but there are still some prime locations that will make you want to jet off right away. We've selected four sunny hotspots: Spain, France, Portugal and Cyprus - each with their own unique draws.

Planning to use your vintage tractor? Follow our safety checklist to prevent accidents and stay protected.

The rebuild cost is the amount you insure your property for in case you should ever need to rebuild it. However, this can be a little more complex when it comes to a listed property. Read our guide for more information on calculating the rebuild cost of a listed property.