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‘Tis the season to be jolly but as the festivities get into full swing, it’s important to keep your home safe. From the arrival of Christmas trees and decorations through to family gatherings and cold snaps, there’s potential for numerous hazards at this time of year. But the good news is that most mishaps can be easily avoided, so here’s our guide to minimising your risks and preventing a home insurance claim.
Imagine your worst nightmare comes true, and every room in your home turns into lump of ash, all because of a burning candle left unattended.
In addition to that, imagine if your son or daughter was trapped in the house, and the only way out was through the first-floor window?
As a property owner or manager, you may think: "I hope this NEVER happens to me", and so do I.
But unfortunately, these heart-breaking incidents do occur, as was the case for one of our clients.
“You had one job to do.”
The words spoken by furious property managers and owners to shady “tradesmen” after repairs go wrong.
You’d think, hiring professionals to restore your home to its former glory would suffice, but as you’ll discover in a minute, a lot can go astray when left in the wrong hands.
And today, I want to shine light on that. Specifically, to bring your attention to three shocking stories where property repair dreams turned into nightmares.
Electricity is a major cause of accidental fires in the UK. With our increasing reliance on electrical appliances, the risk of accidents and fatalities is also increasing. In 2016-17, there were 30,296 fires in the home, almost half of which were caused by faulty cooking appliances. Here’s our guide to minimising the risks in your home and avoiding costly property insurance repairs.
With the cold winter weather comes a greater likelihood of a burst pipe. This can cause a great deal of inconvenience, considerable damage and unwanted repair costs, especially if it happens over the Christmas period. But the problem is largely preventable. Here are our top tips on how to take care of your pipes.
