27th October 2009
If you or your family has been unfortunate enough to have suffered from flood or storm damage to your home, you'll know just how much heartbreak it can cause. Fallen trees ripped up hedges and battered fences can make the outside of your home look like a ...
27th October 2009
As the rental market rapidly soars tenants are being forced to reduce rents or take the risk of losing their tenants. This is due to the amount of homeowners who are now renting out their properties rather than selling them for a cut price.
There was a...
27th October 2009
One of the major insurers recently reported an increase of 25 per cent in the number of claims for accidental damage and loss claims made, in just three months, in comparison with the identical period last year. Top of the bill in the cause for claims is ...
27th October 2009
We're all aware of the terrific damage storms have caused in recent years, but despite all the suffering they cause, we all tend to forget about it when the sun's shining and the birds are singing. That's a shame really, as it's just at that time when you...
27th October 2009
The "high season" for claims on home insurance policies is during the summer-time. The fact that the children are at home for the long summer holidays and long days mean that the house and garden are more likely to suffer wear and tear and the odd acciden...
16th October 2009
If you die without leaving a valid will it’s the law that decides how your estate is divided. The intestacy rules will be used and it may not be what you’d have expected or wished.
If you are legally married or have a civil partner but no children ...
16th October 2009
It's important that you should be aware of what will happen to your possessions and money if you should die without leaving a will. A recent case of an elderly gentleman who died thinking his estate would go to a great friend simply because he'd named her...
16th October 2009
Writing a will can save a whole lot of confusion and chaos financially for your family when you've gone. Not writing a will could create all kinds of problems for them. Would your really want this?
Dying without leaving a will, which is called dying i...
16th October 2009
It makes sense to make a will. Most of us realize that, but actually getting around to it seems such a hassle. How much thought went in these "wills with a difference"?
The famous magician and escapologist, Harry Houdini, couldn't escape death. Having...
15th October 2009
By the end of this month some of the country's largest high street banks will cease selling single premium Payment Protection Insurance known as PPI because of continuing pressure from the City Regulator. Payment Protection Insurance is generally sold to ...
15th October 2009
There are some pet owners who treat their pets as family members and are willing to pay whatever is necessary to keep them fit, healthy and safe. It's amazing how many people are now considering treatments which sound major even for humans - hip replaceme...
15th October 2009
Especially in the present climate job loss is a worry and accident or illness can happen at any time. It is wise to have income protection. This needs to stretch to all your outgoings, not just one direct debit of the many. Payment Protection Insurance ne...
15th October 2009
The employment market is grim and many people might be faced with the reality of redundancy and how to pay for credit, loans and mortgages. Around 13 million people have Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) in place to help with monthly outgoings if they ar...
15th October 2009
So you've made the decision to get a puppy. It's not something to take on without a lot of thought. You have lots of choices, not only of the breed of pup that you feel you'd be able to cope with, but how you're going to bring him or her up.
One of the...
09th October 2009
The majority of people purchase this type of insurance to achieve the reassurance of knowing that the correct treatment is available if needed, should they fall ill or suffer an injury. Private patients have the luxury of choosing where the treatment will...
