Home Insurance in Ireland is not compulsory – but if you have a mortgage your lender will insist on buildings insurance being in place.Even if you don’t have a mortgage, it is wise to have home insurance so you can claim to repair or replace buildings, contents and valuables if there is a burglary, fire […]
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When it comes to managing your finances, getting expert advice can be a great help. In Ireland, there are several places where you can get financial advice depending on your needs and circumstances. Banks and Credit Unions: Banks and credit unions are the most common sources of financial advice in Ireland. Most banks have financial […]
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The recent heavy rainfall in many parts of Ireland has resulted in flooding in some areas with many homes affected. The cost of repairs and replacing damaged posessions will be a big burden on many households – especially if they were not insured. In areas prone to flooding – many insurers will not provide home […]
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If your home insurance policy is up for renewal – you should always do a comparison with quotes from other insurers before you renew with your current insurer – you could save yourself quite a bit of money. The National Consumer Agency did a small comparison survey of home insurance premiums in August 2013. They […]
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Home Insurance policies are taken out by 95% of homeowners in Ireland according to a recent survey done on behalf of KBC. The average annual home insurance premium (buildings and contents) in Ireland was €479 in 2011 (based 2011 figures from AA Ireland). That figure is very high in comparison to the UK – where […]
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