News & Insights

Browse our articles below, where we provide important tips, resources, and benefits for keeping your family and home safe.

Ed Jackson

Protecting your property from water damage

In the UK, we’re all too familiar with rain, but when that drizzle turns into a downpour it can bring more than just soggy shoes. Flooding, whether from rain or a burst pipe indoors, can cause serious damage to your property. With water damage being one of the most common and costly issues faced by homeowners and building managers, it’s important to know what steps to take for water damage prevention, so let’s take a look at how you can protect your property and prevent water damage. Assess your

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Ed Jackson

Seven deadly sins: the home insurance traps that could cost you dearly

Price comparison sites offer the promise of low insurance premiums, but could leave you with cover that turns out to be much more expensive in the long run. Everyone wants a good deal on their home insurance. At a time when Britons are counting the pennies more closely than ever, it’s natural to be searching for the cheapest policy, particularly since insurers have been raising their premiums. That’s why so many people use online comparison sites, which supposedly scan the market to find you the lowest prices. Here’s the

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Ed Jackson

The Labour government’s impact on landlords

Following the Labour Party’s victory in the 2024 general election, the UK’s rental market is set to change. For landlords, understanding these changes and the new Labour rent controls is essential for navigating the evolving landscape, which presents both opportunities and challenges. In this article, we will explore the new Labour housing policy, the upcoming changes in the rental sector and what to expect in the coming years. Key policies Labour plans to implement New Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has emphasised that the election was about all change,

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Ed Jackson

Renovations works insurance

Home renovations can be a really exciting time, but it’s important to make sure you and your property are fully protected while you make changes to the structure of your home. Insurance, specifically building insurance, provides cover should anything unexpected happen to your property, however, if your property is undergoing renovation, are you fully protected? Before you begin any home renovation, be sure to discuss with your home insurer, especially if it is likely to change the size and value of your home. In this article, we will remind

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Ed Jackson

How to keep your home safe when you go on holiday

The school term is almost over and the time has finally come to jet off on your summer holiday! Whether you’re holidaying abroad or hoping to catch the best of the UK summer, it is important to ensure that your home is safe and secure while you’re enjoying yourself, so that you don’t return home to any nasty surprises! Not sure how to protect your home while you’re not living in it? Have no fear, Nest GI are here to help! Lock up, check and check again While it

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Lawrence White

Glossary of insurance terms

Every industry uses a number of unique or technical terms – and insurance is no exception. These are not always easily understood, which can lead to confusion and misunderstandings but we want to help simplify this for you so we’ll take you through some of the common insurance terms and answer common questions like ‘What does policyholder mean?’ and ‘what does insurance mean?’ to make sure you have a full understanding when you come to take out a policy. Let’s get into it! What does insurance mean? Insurance provides

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