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Brits at Risk from More than 31,500 Preventable Incidents
Research reveals homeowners taking on126,246digging projects this year 31,562projects happening ‘blind’ without people knowing what’s under the ground 25% of Brits do not search for pipes and cables before digging Which means thousands of Brits are at risk of cutting...
Innocent holiday photos are finding burglars on the prowl
More than 100 amber countries will be open to fully vaccinated Brits, meaning more than 5 million* holidaymakers are set to leave their homes empty. On Instagram alone there are 515k #outofoffice open account posts, a further 16.3 million #airport uploads and a...
Insurance giant creates ‘how-to’ videos for most common home maintenance mishaps
HOME MAINTENANCE DISASTERS: 63% of escape of water claims caused by burst pipes -Insurer urgers homeowners to take care when doing DIY to avoid costly mishaps- Admiral has produced a series of How-To videos to help homeowners tackle simple maintenance tasks 40% of...
UK Garages Contain More Valuables Than Ever Despite Warnings of Post-Lockdown Burglaries
Of all items commonly stored in Brits’ garages, garden furniture, exercise bikes & kids play equipment have seen the biggest surge in popularity, according to latest research from physical security specialists Roché. ● Whilst burglaries are down 20% since before...
Insurance giant reveals two thirds of DIY claims caused by decorating
Insurer urges homeowners to take care when doing DIY to avoid costly mishaps- 40% of homeowners have never considered how condition of home impacts insurance Accidental damage claims account for 47% of all home insurance claims during the pandemic 44% of homeowners...
WARNING OVER HIDDEN FLOOD RISK AS BUYERS DASH TO BEAT STAMP DUTY DEADLINE
530,000 properties in England face a more extreme risk of flooding than official maps suggest, according to Zurich UK A home with a 3% chance of flooding in any year has a 63% likelihood of being inundated over a typical 30-year mortgage Calls for Environment Agency...
Commercial Account Handler required to join the NB Team
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our friendly team for an experienced Commercial Account Handler to join our Exeter based office. This is a full/part time, permanent position with the prospect of progression into an Account Executive role. The successful...
More than half of UK office employees are now hybrid workers
The office is back but we need to adapt to changing requirements New report by flexible office provider Orega reveals future of work • 53% of office workers plan to work in the office AND remotely from home • 81% still want to work in an office • Only 17% plan to work...
Insurer reveals 29% spike in garden-fire claims during lockdown
Home insurance data reveals garden-related fires increased by 29% across all three UK lockdowns Admiral saw 32% more garden fire claims in the latest lockdown compared to the same time period the previous year Admiral is urging homeowners to be safe as warmer weather...