You have received your mortgage offer; this is the confirmation that your lender has approved your application and is happy to lend you the money required to purchase your new home. Congratulations! As a condition of your offer, your lender will require you to have suitable buildings insurance in place. Now is the best time to start to think about getting your insurance sorted. In this article, we are going to run through everything you need to know about home insurance when buying your first home, moving house, or

If you live overseas and own a property in the UK, you might be worried about whether or not you can get insurance. Many insurers will decline to offer cover to landlords who reside outside of the UK, however, Nest GI are here to help! In this article, we are going to explain what overseas landlord insurance is, what it covers and things to consider before taking out a policy. What is expat landlord insurance? Expat landlord insurance is a specialist, non-standard form of landlord insurance, catering specifically to

Storms Henk, Isha and Jocelyn have already caused havoc across the UK in 2024 and the effects of climate change are at the forefront of people’s minds, now more than ever.  Other than disruption to public transport and the seemingly never ending rainfall being hot topics of conversation (pardon the pun), the effects of flooding, highwinds and rainfall are having huge impacts on homes and businesses. Have you ever thought about the connection between climate change and your insurance? If not, we’re here to inform you on how the

Comparison sites: we all know them, most of us use them;but do they tell you everything? In this article, we are going to take a look into what comparison sites are, how they work and why some insurance providers choose not to be on comparison sites, so that you are able to decide whether using them is best for you or not.  What are comparison sites? Comparison sites are online platforms that allow users to compare prices, features, and other relevant information for products from different providers. These websites

Personal belongings cover, often referred to as personal possessions insurance, provides protection for items that are intended to be carried or worn outside of your home. This type of coverage safeguards against accidental damage, loss, and theft of these items. Typically, personal belongings cover is an optional addition that can be included with your home insurance policy. While it’s common for this coverage to extend to protect your items worldwide, it’s crucial to carefully review the terms and conditions of your policy before proceeding. What Does Personal Possessions Insurance

Dark nights are here and the temperature has dropped. As another summer disappears and you look forward to the Christmas period, is it about time you winter-proof your home?