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Home insurance guides

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Pet damage home insurance
Pet damage home insuranceIs your home covered for damage caused by pets? Our guide explains what is included under ..
Home security
Top 10 home security tipsRead our top 10 home security tips for securing your home, and making sure your home insur ..
Do I need pet insurance?
Home insurance - Do I need pet insurance?Pet insurance can give you peace of mind and protection for your pet against unexpected ve ..
Approved door locks for home insurance
Approved door locks for home insuranceIn this guide we tell you about all of the approved locks and how this added piece of secu ..
Home insurance claims
Home insurance claims - Know what to do with Uswitch.comFind out how to make a claim on your home insurance and the things you need to have to han ..
coloured doors
What is home insurance?Home insurance will cover you if something happens to your home or its contents. Do you kn ..
Insuring your bike on your home insurance
Insuring your bike on your home insuranceDo you need bicycle insurance? Find out how to insure your bicycle on your home contents insurance.
Unoccupied home
Home Insurance for Unoccupied PropertyCompare unoccupied house insurance and find out what it covers and how you'll be protected ..
Woman holding mobile phone
Does Home Contents Insurance Cover Mobile Phones?Are mobile phones covered by home insurance policy? Our guide explains how to use your hom ..
Home smart technology
Insuring your home with smart technologySmart home gadgets are gaining popularity — from home assistants such as Google Home and A ..
How to Calculate Home Insurance Costs
How to Calculate Home Insurance CostsLooking to find out how much would home insurance cost for your property? Read our guide a ..
Should you pay annually or monthly for your home insurance?
Home insurance annual vs monthly paymentsShould you pay annually or monthly for your home insurance? Discover which payment method ..