In a series of articles over the next couple of months Stephanie Selby, Property Team Manager will be answering your frequently asked questions in relation to Block of Flats Insurance. What is an excess? The excess is the amount you must…
Your local property experts bring you the latest industry news, this month written by Ben Dilling, Sales Manager on behalf of Foxes Sales & Lettings. Whether you’re buying, selling or renting out a home, the chances are you’ve used a…
Featuring information on your frequently asked questions. One area which often needs clarification from our Property clients is the communal areas within the block and its contents. The Insurance policies that we offer as a broker include a minimum of…
If your children are about to go to university, then your Contents Insurance could cover their possessions. As an example of the policies we provide, some will give cover from £2,500 as standard for loss or damage whilst being kept temporarily at any student accommodation.…
We speak to Chris Rocker, founder of Just Shutters, who explains why our stylish and elegant shutters are perfect to create a minimalistic interior design look and feel. Our range of wide-louvred shutters, either 89 or 114mm, in crisp whites…
Divorce and dissolution of a civil partnership can be one of life’s most stressful events. The current divorce framework does nothing to aid this because its approach is adversarial. Welcome, the new ‘Divorce, Separation & Dissolution Act 2020’ which sets…
Unmarried couples do not have the same legal protection as couples who are married or in a civil partnership. Helen Cort, Legal Director at BDB Pitmans, sets out the legal position below. What about ’common law spouses’? It is a complete misconception that couples who live…
The saying `out-of-sight, out-of-mind’ is true of what’s happening when insuring the contents of our wardrobes. When insuring household contents, we automatically think of furnishings, electrical equipment and jewellery, but forget to fully appreciate what is hiding in the wardrobe.…
Alice Balcombe, Associate, BDB Pitmans, explains your legal position on spousal maintenance. My income has reduced, do I still have to pay spousal maintenance to my former spouse? Yes, but you may be able to agree a reduction or suspension…
Most insurance companies are offering enhanced help and support to all their customers who may be affected by the impact of Coronavirus (Covid-19), but here are a few things to consider and check with your insurer. Working from home: If…