Thatched Roof Insurance Explained
When you think of quintessential British properties, thatched cottages may come to mind. And while beautiful, these houses come with increased risk and higher insurance premiums. In this article, we are going to explore why it is more important to insure a house with a thatched roof with the right cover. Let’s jump into it! […]
How to Keep Your Holiday Home Secure
Holiday homes are exciting investments. Whether you are purchasing a holiday home to jet off to in the summer holidays, or whether you will rent it out to earn a bit of extra income, you need to ensure that the right protection is in place to cover you if the worst should happen. As holiday […]
Is buildings insurance required for a mortgage?
When purchasing a property, especially if you’re a first time buyer, there are so many things to think about that you might never have needed to before. One of these things is insurance. What is it, which types of insurance do you need and why? Are they legal requirements or nice to haves? Buildings Insurance […]
How to prevent a fire in your home
From September 2021 to September 2022, the UK Fire and Rescue Services attended 620,758 incidents. 30% of these incidents were fires. From these 186,227 fires, there were 278 fire-related fatalities. House fires affect so many people every year, and yet there are some simple precautions that we can take to prevent fires inside and […]
Decoding the 5 Star Defaqto Rating: What It Means for Consumers
Here at Nest GI, we are extremely proud to recommend 5 Star Defaqto rated home & buy to let insurance products. Our aim is to provide the best possible products and service to our customers and partners, and to have that backed up by our great Google and TrustPilot reviews, is extra special! But who […]
Insuring your unoccupied property
There are a few common situations in which unoccupied property insurance is required, such as when doing renovations or building work that involves moving out, waiting for a property sale to complete, travelling for an extended period of time or managing a probate. We’re here to answer our most frequently asked questions when it comes […]
Insuring your flood risk property
If you live in the UK, you know that it rains… a lot. This doesn’t usually affect us too much, other than inconveniencing our plans. However, if your home is in a flood-risk area, it is definitely something that you need to consider when arranging any property insurance. Does standard home insurance cover flooding? You […]
What home insurance do you really need?
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard of home insurance – but what is home insurance, and do you really need it? If you wouldn’t be able to afford to completely rebuild your house and replace all of your posessions if the worst should happen, you should probably consider getting insurance! What […]
Contents Insurance: An Ultimate Guide
Wondering what contents insurance is, and what it covers? You’ve come to the right place! There are quite a few things to consider when choosing the right insurance for you and your family’s possessions. Let’s take a closer look in our ultimate guide to contents insurance… What is contents insurance? Contents insurance covers loss or […]
The importance of professional insurance advice
We all felt costs of household bills and essential products creeping up in 2022 due to the cost-of-living crisis; however many households will have welcomed a reduction in average home insurance premiums between April and October. However, due to rising inflation, supply chain concerns and climate issues, EY forecasts that UK home and motor insurers […]
