01 Aug 2018
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
With a significant increase in people taking to the roads and to the air expected over the Bank Holiday weekend, AA Ireland is warning homeowners to double-check how secure their home is before they travel. According to an AA Home Insurance survey of over 5,000 people, over three quarters of us will...
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 → 13 Jun 2018
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 → 28 Mar 2018
Posted by Esther O'Moore Donohoe 
Marie Kondo’s book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying has been published in 30 countries and has sold over 4 million copies. In it, she encourages people to only keep things in their homes that ‘spark joy’. She says we need to put our hands on our possessions and ask ourselves if it ‘sparks joy’....
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 → 23 Nov 2017
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 → 17 May 2017
Posted by Michelle Connor 
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. The survey, which was carried out in April 2017, found that just over 1 in 8 admitted that their attempt at DIY had ended...
Read more → 05 Apr 2017
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
While you may already be planning your 2017 summer holiday, leaving a home idle for a lengthy period of a time is a major concern for many home-owners. However, there are some simple things you can do to prevent burglaries and ensure that you can focus on relaxing instead of worrying about your home. ...
Read more → 12 Feb 2017
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
Almost 8% of Irish homeowners would be willing to tackle a home intruder directly in an attempt to restrain them until Gardaí arrive, according to recent findings from AA Ireland. 7.83% of the almost 7,000 respondents to an AA Home Insurance survey stated that in the event of a hypothetical burglary...
Read more → 09 Feb 2017
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
A recent report from AA Ireland highlighted that almost 1 in 3 homeowners have experienced some level of difficulty in finding affordable home insurance. However, in good news for homeowners there are some simple steps you can take to help reduce what you pay for home insurance. Review your cover annually While...
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