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Why is Home Insurance so Important?: Your home is probably your single largest investment and your mortgage will be secured against it. If you’re uninsured and your home were to burn down, then not only have you lost your home and largest investment, but you’re still faced with paying back the mortgage in full.
Can you be insured straight away online?: If your home is a little unusual in some way, for example its construction is none standard or you want a particularly high level of insurance, then your details may have to be considered individually.
Will Home Insurance cover your garage, sheds,greenhouse and outbuildings?: Usually they will – but you will have to check the details of the insurance you are being offered.
Complaining about a Home & Contents Insurance Broker: The insurance industry is now regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
Complaining about a Home & Contents Insurance Company: The general insurance industry is now regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

Do I need Home & Contents Insurance?

It is essential to get Buildings Insurance when you buy a property – to protect your home from an unexpected disaster such as flood, hurricane or subsidence.

If you do suffer unexpected damage to your home, you will still have to continue paying the mortgage if your home is severely damaged and you will also have to pay for the damages – this is why Buildings Insurance is essential. Lending institutions usually require mortgage customers to purchase homeowners insurance – they are protecting themselves because if your property is badly damaged and you can’t afford the repairs or the mortgage, your lender will not make their money back if they have to repossess and sell the house.

Contents Insurance is a personal choice however, it is up you if you want to protect your valuables inside your home, as they will not affect the value of your home. You may find that buying the two policies together from the same lender will be the cheapest way to insure your home.