winter

Bad weather

Prepare your customers for the winter months

As we head into the winter months, you may want to start talking to your customers about protecting their businesses from bad weather events. The frequency of storms and floods is increasing and we’ve all seen how damaging the repercussions can be. But it’s not just stormy weather we need to be mindful of. Ignoring a frozen water pipe or driving in icy conditions can also be hazardous. Here...

Robin's House

Homeowners brace for cold weather cost increases - here’s how to avoid them

Research by the estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , has discovered that 74% of homeowners expect to spend more money on the maintenance and running of their home during the autumn and winter months than they do during spring and summer.

As autumn approaches and the nights draw in, homeowners are bracing themselves for the added expenses that come with running a home during...

Ice on House

Winter elements costing occupants more than £1,000 in home repairs

- Nearly two-thirds (65%) of UK homeowners and renters have experienced burst frozen pipes, flood damage or damp during the colder months -

  • Confused.com research shows customers were able to claim for more than half the cost of damage from insurers to help towards repairs, on average (1).
  • Almost half (49%) of homeowners and renters are confused about how to prevent
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Dealing with winter damp: Top causes and how to treat it

Experts at Good Move give their top tips for dealing with damp in your home

Damp is something no homeowner wants to deal with. Essentially, damp is just excess moisture in your home that can’t escape and can cause plenty of problems, some costing a pretty penny.

A room with damp may feel cold and unpleasant, and if ignored, it can even result in more serious structural...