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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...
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...
Burglaries DROP 57% during lockdown as insurer warns of “alarming” spike as restrictions ease
1 in 5 homeowners hide spare keys in their garden, under flowerpots or doormats 60% of homeowners don’t replace locks after losing house keys Home Insurance giant and police offer tips on keeping home safe With lockdown restrictions easing across the UK, Admiral Home...
Insurance giant reveals what havoc household pets can cause in homes
TVs, carpets, and computers are the most common casualties in pet-related household claims Accidents caused by dogs increased by more than a quarter (27%) last year in comparison to 2019 Admiral data reveals average value of pet-related claims equates to around £870...