Facts
Are home gadgets ruining your carbon footprint?
There isn’t a homeowner in the country who hasn’t decked out their pad in the latest appliances in an effort to ‘keep up with the Joneses’.
Neighbours from hell: Your rights
Door slamming, annoying pets, loud parties and music, even noisy antics – these are among the most common complaints involving neighbours many describe as like being ‘from hell’.
Are you charging too little rent?
With rent figures soaring skyward for the sixth consecutive month, it’s certainly a good time to be a landlord. Average UK rental prices were up by 0.6% in July, with annual rent inflation at 4.2%. In a difficult buyers’ market, many frustrated would-be buyers find they are battling heavy competition for rental properties. This wealth [...]
Shocking drink-driving excuses!
The dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol are widely acknowledged. Over the years, there have been some hard-hitting TV adverts that have really embedded the message into the public consciousness. However, in spite of the warnings – some drivers still decide to get behind the wheel after knocking back a few drinks. Why?
Home or away: where would you rather holiday?
With soaring temperatures in the UK this week, our weather has topped hot-spot destinations such as Florida and the Caribbean. Unfortunately, according to weather forecasts, it seems like our mini summer heatwave may be short-lived – with thunderstorms and potential flash flooding potentially on the agenda. There’s no doubt that the UK has some wonderful [...]
UK is whiplash capital of Europe: how do we stop this pain in the neck?
The ABI has recently released figures that reveal the UK is the whiplash capital of Europe. According to their statistics, 1 in every 140 people claim to have suffered from whiplash each year. They go on to say that the activities of claims management firms and the increase in ‘crash for cash’ incidents have seen [...]
A question of clarity (and treating customers fairly)
The risk of confusion Insurance can be a fairly complex topic to get your head around. The surge in online comparison and a rise in the amount of people actually buying their insurance online has certainly brought a greater level of convenience to the industry. However, it can have its complications. When searching for and purchasing insurance online, there is [...]
Would you put your pet first?
It’s good news for pet insurance providers as new research from Tesco reveals us to be a nation of animal lovers. According to the research from Tesco Pet Insurance, 46% of all UK pet owners have an insurance plan in place for their beloved animal. However, only 35% have an insurance policy in place to [...]
Soft top and topless: ladies in the driving seat
When you think of a zippy convertible with the top down, who do you imagine in the driving seat? Well, according to new research by AA Insurance, it’s likely to be a woman in her 50s who’s at the wheel. The study reveals that, while the number of convertibles on the road appears to have [...]
The fees insurers want to keep quiet
By Emma on October 1, 2010
A recent survey by Which? has revealed that 33% of home insurance providers and 70% of car insurance providers will charge you an administration fee to change your policy in any way. This charge will even apply to minor amendments like changing marital status or address details The highest admin charge for making an amendment [...]
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