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What to look out for when buying a property at auction, insurance for auction property Many properties are sold at auction are either repossessions or are those which are difficult to sell in the open market. Some of them are … Continue reading

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Robbery advice to help prevent being a victim of theft from your home this summer. Sussex Police are promoting Operation Magpie which is aimed at preventing burglary in homes, a risk that increases in the summer months. They are encouraging … Continue reading

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Residential landlords fact tough penalties for failing to comply with legislation, deadline for tenant deposits to be in a tenancy deposit scheme now expired for residential landlords 6th April 2007 saw some changes to the way landlords Read more [...]

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There is no thing as a ‘one size fits all’ approach when it comes to trees, their influence on property, or their safety (or risks) they pose for the inhabitants of the home. This is a brief guide which we … Continue reading

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Insurance for property upon exchange of contracts if you have a long stop completion contract for a property you are buying If you are buying a property with a contract using a long stop completion date you need to have … Continue reading

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Once a landlord has his rental property in a condition suitable for letting a decision needs to be made about the type of tenant that is preferred. When providing a landlords insurance quotation, insurers will usually request details Read more … Continue reading

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Police Authorities have issued a warning about the increase in domestic burglary over the bonfire night period. Typically this is a period when many homes are left empty as the occupants visit bonfire night festivities. Across Police Forces Read more … Continue reading

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What are the risks associated with taking on the role of executor of a deceased person’s estate? Is it a simple matter of liasing with a few officials and keeping thinks moving or is an executor taking on far more … Continue reading

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For owners of unoccupied property, second homes or holiday homes as well as student houses which might be empty for some of the winter period, it’s time to check your insurance policy conditions and ensure that your heating and other … Continue reading

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Household insurance policies are designed to protect a home and its contents during the time it is being lived in by the householder, rather than providing insurance when a home is unoccupied. So what happens to the policy cover when … Continue reading

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Insurance when you are buying a property is a critical thing to get right. But many people make a basic mistake when arranging property insurance between exchange and completion of contracts to purchase a home. Whether you are buying your … Continue reading

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