Cheap home insurance to protect against subsidence

Wednesday, 17 Jun 2009, 11:28am
Cheap home insurance to protect against subsidence

moneysupermarket.com has offered households advice to get the cheapest home insurance which covers subsidence.

With warm weather creating the threat of subsidence over the summer, moneysupermarket.com has identified the cheapest home insurance deals which cover such a problem.

The Met Office has predicted higher than average temperatures and low rainfall, which according to the finance website could increase the risk of foundation instability caused by dry ground.

In its research, moneysupermarket.com found that Admiral and American Express are currently offering cheap home insurance deals which protect against subsidence at £78 a year.

Steve Sweeney, head of home insurance at the website, said: "I urge homeowners to be as honest as possible and fully update their insurer if there are any signs of subsidence around their home."

However, for those who do not believe the Met Office, Confused.com recently advised households to check their home insurance policies will cover them in the case of flooding.


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