We take out insurance to protect against unforeseen risks, but do you know what the biggest threat is to your holiday home? Fire, theft, accidental damage, storms, subsidence?… water is the biggest threat. According data from Legal & General, insurance companies paid out £730 million for water-related claims last year. This figure is more than double the £370 million for … Continue reading
There is nowhere more beautiful than the UK in winter, especially when it snows. Picture perfect white-washed scenes attract thousands of tourists to self-catering rural holiday cottages in winter – with the promise of blue skies, snow capped mountains and fresh air. However, once snow starts to thaw, pathways are left covered with compressed ice for weeks as temperatures remain … Continue reading
There is no denying that water is the main threat to your UK holiday home. A small pipe fracture can release thousands of gallons of water if left undetected. Our experience is that the subsequent damage can render a holiday cottage uninhabitable for up to a year whilst the property dries out – with owners losing valuable holiday rental income. … Continue reading
