20 Feb 2019
Posted by Michelle Connor 
The process of purchasing your first home can be an incredibly daunting task. From the jitter of nerves and excitement the moment you find your dream house up until the ‘sale agreed’ sign is placed outside, the journey to becoming a home owner is often a long challenging process. Not to mention that...
Read more → 19 Feb 2019
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
Now that you have the backing of a mortgage provider you’re ready to step onto the property ladder. With all the excitement buying a home brings comes an equal amount of stress. However, with some caution you can avoid the most dangerous and most common pitfalls that many first-time buyers fall into. Check...
Read more → 18 Feb 2019
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
As a homeowner protecting your home and family will be one of your top priorities meaning that having an adequete level of home insurance in place is vital. To help you ensure you have the right level of cover in place, while also sticking to your budget, we've put together a short list of 5 important...
Read more → 16 Feb 2019
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
Make sure all external doors and windows are fitted with secure, key-operated locks Keep your home insurance policy up to date Have any defective or faulty locks replaced immediately Keep your keys out of sight and avoid keeping them near the door or near the letterbox where they could be easily...
Read more → 12 Feb 2019
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
With winter now behind us (depending on whether you view spring as starting in February or March), many of us are now thinking of the opportunity to declutter our homes during the big spring clean. Getting rid of old clothes, those gifts you never wanted or items you never use can help give you more...
Read more → 10 Feb 2019
Posted by Barry Aldworth
More than 50% of Irish homeowners are more worried about being burgled than they were last year, according to an AA Home Insurance survey. Over 4,000 people were surveyed by the AA and just shy of 20% of respondents ‘strongly agreed’ that they were more worried that their home would be burgled, than...
Read more → 05 Feb 2019
Posted by Chris Jones 
Bike security means more than just locking it up in public. Since 2016, more than 14,000 bikes have been stolen in Ireland, worth an estimated €2m. And while most have been stolen on public streets, you may be surprised to learn that almost a third have been stolen from their owners’ homes. So what...
Read more → 31 Jan 2019
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
• Have your chimney cleaned by a professional • Use the correct fuel • Check that your home is in line with building regulations • Never burn household waste • Avoid storing wood near your fire or stove • Use a fire guard and avoid leaving a fire unattended • Carry out regular checks...
Read more → 26 Dec 2018
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
According to the AA, staying on top of home maintenance is just as important as keeping your car’s service history up to date. A recent survey by the organisation found that a sizeable percentage of Irish homeowners have suffered the effects of a broken boiler in the past 12 months. “Speaking...
Read more → 20 Dec 2018
Posted by Esther O'Moore Donohoe 
Making your home safe for your dog doesn’t mean putting them in tiny hi-vis vests or doggy hard hats – even though that would look cute. There are plenty of small changes you can make to your house or apartment to make it safer for your furry friends. Out of sight Outta sight, outta mind…and...
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How to secure your home against burglary
Bike security at home - the AA guide
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