Pay less for house insurance
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Customers can keep down the cost of their house buildings and contents insurance by shopping around and making sure that they do not pay for more cover than they need. Customers should compare costs for sum insured and bedroom-rated policies and consider policies with a voluntary excess. The discounts on standard policies offered by some insurance companies in special cases and the availability of policies for specific groups can also help keep down the cost of house insurance.
Publication Name: Which?
Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0043-4841
Year: 1992
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Don't take a chance
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A report looks at how to work out the amount of buildings and contents insurance required, and considers the best types of policy. Contents cover include indemnity policies take into account wear and tear, whereas New for old policies will cover the cost of replacement with a new item. For buildings cover, a surveyor can make a valuation for rebuilding purposes, although the the cost of rebuilding a home, outbuildings and fences can be calculated without the use of a surveyor.
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Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0043-4841
Year: 1998
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Room to cut costs
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From January 12 1998, Which? Direct is offering a new phone service which can reveal the insurance rating given to any house by insurers. Consumers are advised to shop around when buildings and contents insurance policies come up for renewal. Savings can also be made by taking out a voluntary excess, installing security measures such as a burglar alarm, paying by installments or by taking out a joint buildings and contents policy.
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Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0043-4841
Year: 1998
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