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 → 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 → 30 Oct 2018
Posted by Esther O'Moore Donohoe 
You don’t need a master’s degree from Home Buying University to know that buying a house is expensive. Quite apart from mortgage repayments, before you’ve even stepped foot over your new threshold you have to pay out for stamp duty, solicitor's fees, survey fees and seemingly arbitrary ‘administration...
Read more → 10 Oct 2018
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 → 21 Aug 2018
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...
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 → 12 Oct 2017
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
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!). AA Home Insurance has put together some tips on how to help protect your home in the event of a storm. Planning ahead Check for severe weather warnings in your...
Read more → 14 Oct 2015
Posted by Linda Pototzki 
Winter is a time when we can look forward to luxuries such as lazing beside a roaring open fire or lighting a few candles to set the mood, but both these things can pose as serious fire hazards. Follow our AA Home Insurance tips to help reduce the risk of a fire spreading in your home this winter. Smoke...
Read more → 21 Aug 2015
Posted by Linda Pototzki 
Ever get confused reading through your home insurance policy documents? Have a look at our jargon buster that will help take the headache out of the practice.
Read more → 25 Nov 2014
Posted by Orla O'Callaghan 
The AA is advising homeowners to winter-proof their homes to protect against worsening weather conditions. With colder temperatures and unsettled conditions predicted for the rest of winter, safe-guarding your home against the elements can greatly reduce the risk of damage. "It's very important that...
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