29 Mar 2020
Posted by AA Staff 
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,...
Read more → 26 Nov 2019
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
A recent report has found that 42% of home insurance claims relating to burglary are made between October and January meaning now is the time to make sure your home is fully secure. The combination of darker evenings and busy winter schedules means that burglars will be on the lookout for potential opportunities...
Read more → 20 Oct 2019
Posted by Esther O'Moore Donohoe 
Follow our Halloween safety tips BOO-low and it will be all fright on the night. Mwah-ha-ha! COSTUMES CATCHING FIRE - Make sure your costume (whether adult or child) is made of flame-resistant material. You should also try to wear a layer of clothes under your costume so that there is a barrier between...
Read more → 13 May 2019
Posted by Esther O'Moore Donohoe 
We’ve put together some tips for home safety this summer if you’re heading away: No news is good news - don't advertise your address! Don’t be the #blessed person who posts pictures throughout their holiday with captions like: ‘Loving our time away from our home (123 Wallywood Avenue, Dublin...
Read more → 01 Mar 2019
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
High winds and heavy rain during a storm can inflict considerable damage on your home. With the inclement weather that we've been experiencing in recent weeks, storm damage is a pressing concern for many homeowners. However, at the AA we know a thing or two about keeping your home safe. While it's best...
Read more → 20 Feb 2019
Posted by AA Staff 
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...
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