Category: AA Home Insurance

4 things to do before you call for First Time Buyer Home Insurance – AA Ireland

In the excitement of buying a new home, buying home insurance might not be the sexiest thing on the to-do list, but our call agents tell us that when people do call in a panic, they really don’t know what they are asking for. We spoke to Sarah Gleeson from our Home Insurance Team and… Continue reading 4 things to do before you call for First Time Buyer Home Insurance – AA Ireland

5 Tips To Remember When Buying Home Insurance – AA Ireland

As a homeowner, protecting your home and family will be one of your top priorities, meaning that having an adequate 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… Continue reading 5 Tips To Remember When Buying Home Insurance – AA Ireland

Keeping your home protected while you’re away – the AA Ireland Guide

It’s been another year of staycations and slightly hesitant holiday plans. But as the reopening continues and more of us get our Digital Covid Certs, the holiday season is likely to last well into September for those who aren’t on the back-to-school run. After a lot more time at home this year than any of… Continue reading Keeping your home protected while you’re away – the AA Ireland Guide

Home Insurance Guide for First Time Buyers – AA Ireland

For first time home buyers finding the right house can be both an exciting and daunting prospect. From the initial flurry of finding a property that is right for you to going ‘sale agreed,’ it really is just the start of the process. Looking for a reliable home insurer that will help guard and nurture… Continue reading Home Insurance Guide for First Time Buyers – AA Ireland

8 Tips To Reduce Your Home Insurance Premium – AA Ireland

If you’re looking for a way to keep household costs down, taking the time to reassess your home insurance can be a great way of saving some extra cash. To help reduce your home premiums, our AA Home Insurance team has put together a list of 8 tips on steps you can take to keep… Continue reading 8 Tips To Reduce Your Home Insurance Premium – AA Ireland

How to Protect Your Home From Storm Damage

Let’s face it when it comes to our Irish weather it is not uncommon to experience the entire four seasons in one week (or a day!). Our AA Home Insurance team have put together some tips on how to help protect your home in the event of a storm. Protecting Your Home From Extreme Weather Check… Continue reading How to Protect Your Home From Storm Damage

Significant Jump In Cost of Running a Home

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The annual cost of owning and maintaining a family home has risen by over €400 per annum according to the AA’s latest ‘Cost of Running a Home’ report. On average, an Irish homeowner can now expect to spend almost €18,000 per annum on owning and maintaining their home. Research undertaken by the insurance intermediary has… Continue reading Significant Jump In Cost of Running a Home

1 in 8 have damaged their home when attempting a DIY job

Just under 13% of Irish homeowners have managed to do some sort of damage to their property while attempting DIY, according to the results of the latest AA Ireland Home Insurance survey. With many people taking advantage of the time at home during the COVID-19 outbreak to carry out some DIY work, the AA is encouraging those… Continue reading 1 in 8 have damaged their home when attempting a DIY job

Switching Mortgage Provider: Will you save?

According to research carried out by the Central Bank of Ireland in 2015, 1 in 5 homeowners who have a mortgage could make savings by switching mortgage provider. Much like securing a mortgage in the first place, switching your provider isn’t always straight-forward. Is switching right for you? Check out the advice from AA Mortgage… Continue reading Switching Mortgage Provider: Will you save?