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...
Read more → 27 Sep 2018
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 → 23 Sep 2018
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
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...
Read more → 20 Jun 2018
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 → 01 Mar 2018
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
The AA is best known for its roadside rescue service and AA Home Membership is similar to that service, except with AA Home Membership we rescue homes. We provide cover which helps in the event of certain home emergency situations which impact the safety, security and habitability of your home, 24/7,...
Read more → 27 Feb 2018
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
Burst pipes can be a nightmare and with Storm Emma on the way they are a major concern for many homeowners. Should you meet this experience it is important that you act fast in order to minimise damage. To help you deal with the issue, out AA Home Insurance have put together some tips to follow if you get a burst...
Read more → 15 Jan 2018
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
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...
Read more → 06 Nov 2017
Posted by Barry Aldworth
The annual cost of owning and maintaining a family home has risen by over 3% in the last 12 months to €16,169.15 - equating to about 43% of the current average Irish national wage, according to figures issued today by AA Home Insurance. The AA carries out a detailed calculation each year which looks...
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