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Home buildings insurance is the cover that you have to have if you are a homeowner with a mortgage and even if you have fully paid off the loan, you'd be very unwise not to insure your most expensive asset. The buildings cover pays for the home to be rebuilt if it is completely destroyed or to be repaired if, for instance, the roof is blown off in a storm. Read more...>
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Swift Cover25% off discount applies when you purchase buildings and contents cover together |
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Marks & Spencer20% discount when you buy online |
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Barclays25% average online discount between 19% - 30% depending on your circumstances |
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Direct Line40% off when you buy online |
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| ** 40% off Home Insurance when you buy online (Offer extended until 02.07.13) Excludes SELECT** | ||||
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Halifax£50 cashback reward when you buy combined buildings and contents policy |
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John LewisUnlimited buildings and contents cover |
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TescoChoose from 3 policies - Finest, Standard or Value |
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AXAUK based handlers |
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| ** 45% discount when you purchase both buildings and contents cover together ** | ||||
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DebenhamsFree Home emergency cover worth £70.20 |
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Co-operativeUp to 25% off when you take out buildings and contents insurance together |
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Lloyds£50 cash back for new customers when you buy combined buildings and contents insurance online |
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Policy ExpertChoose from Bronze, Silver or Gold cover from our panel |
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American ExpressChoose from Standard or Prestige cover |
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Sainsbury's BankUp to 20% discount on your premium when you buy online. |
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Legal & GeneralUK based call centres |
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The AAContents cover of up to £40,000 with higher levels available on request |
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Buildings insurance does not pay for wear and tear maintenance but it would pay if the damage caused by a major fire might mean that a house is structurally unsound and needs to be rebuilt.
Buildings insurance may be rarely claimed but when it is used the expense is usually great so the insurance companies will balance those two factors. A large home with many bedrooms that will cost more to rebuild will attract a higher premium than a smaller home.
If your home is at greater than average risk of flooding or near an eroding coastline you may find it more difficult to obtain buildings insurance. Previous history of subsidence claims will also impact on premiums and the ability to obtain buildings insurance.
The costs of materials and labour for home building are always increasing so it's important to make sure that your buildings cover keeps up with the potential expense that could be needed should disaster strike.