A long dry spell can do as much damage to a property than an entire winter of storms. Summer brings its own set of risks to a home, and they’re easy to overlook when the obvious dangers of frost and flooding have passed. Whether you own the property you live in, let it out to tenants, or rent it yourself, a bit of seasonal maintenance now can prevent a larger problem later. Keep an eye on the ground Subsidence tends to show up gradually, usually as diagonal cracking around

You notice a damp patch spreading across the ceiling. There’s no obvious pipe above it, or leaking appliances nearby. Finding the leak means lifting floorboards, cutting into walls, or calling in specialists. Before any repair can even begin, you’re already facing a bill just to locate the problem. This is exactly the scenario that trace and access cover exists for. What trace and access cover actually does Trace and access cover pays for the cost of finding a hidden leak and then exposing it so that repairs can be

Accidental damage cover is an optional add-on to your home insurance that protects you against the cost of sudden, unintentional damage to your property or belongings. Where standard home insurance focuses on major events, like fires, flooding, or theft, accidental damage cover picks up the incidents that fall outside those categories: a spilled drink ruining a carpet or a foot through the ceiling of a loft. It can be added to your buildings insurance, your contents insurance, or both, and whether it’s worth having largely depends on your household

Nest GI is proud to announce that we have been named the winner of the Service Excellence Award at the 2026 Somerset Business Awards. The ceremony celebrated the very best of the county’s business community. For Nest GI, this win marks a significant milestone in the company’s history as its first-ever award win. The Service Excellence category recognises businesses that go above and beyond for their clients, demonstrating a consistent commitment to high-quality support and innovative solutions.Following this regional success, we are also a finalist for ‘GI Provider of

If you’ve been told your property is “non-standard” you may find that the right cover isn’t as straightforward as buying a typical home insurance policy. In this guide, we’ll find out what non-standard insurance is, what non-standard construction means, what makes a property non-standard, and why non-standard homes need specialist insurance. What Is Non-Standard Home Insurance? Non-standard home insurance is a specialist type of cover designed for properties or homeowners who don’t meet the “standard” criteria that most insurers prefer. Most mainstream home insurance policies are designed for homes

For most landlords, rental income is essential. It pays the mortgage, covers maintenance costs, and provides financial security.  But what happens when a tenant stops paying rent or disputes arise that escalate into legal action? This is where landlords’ rent guarantee insurance and legal protection can play a crucial role. In an increasingly regulated UK lettings market, having the right protection in place is a smart risk-management decision. In this guide, we explain what rent guarantee and legal protection are, why they’re needed, and how it helps landlords protect