
Turn off the main stopcock (clockwise). The stopcock can usually be found under the sink, or in the airing cupboard. This will stop any more water entering the cold water tank. It is always a good idea to find out where the stopcock is situated before an emergency arises. In ...

Christmas is a busy time of year for most of us - and that includes thieves. As families gather together in one another's homes, it means lots of premises are left empty. With fewer neighbours around to keep an eye out, it's a great time for opportunistic thieves to strike. The ...

If you’ve ever had to make a claim on your insurance, you will appreciate that making insurance claims can be much more complex, and that the settlement amount can be a lot less, than you expected. ...

A recent case in North Wales has highlighted how the growth of cannabis in rented accommodation can lead to huge damage claims for the owners of the property...

We're having some work done at home and our builder has just reported dry rot in the basement. What are my chances of making a successful insurance claim? Frank, Redhill Hello Frank, I'm sorry to hear that...

New figures released by the Association of British Insurers suggest that the recession has led to a huge increase in false insurance claims...

The Eastbourne Herald reports the summer's first bank holiday arson attack in Eastbourne. "Residents had to be evacuated after arsonists set fire to part of a building in Seaside Road on Bank Holiday Monday night...

We're having some work done at home and our builder has just reported dry rot in the basement. What are my chances of making a successful insurance claim? Frank, Redhill Hello Frank, I'm sorry to hear that...

The recent house fire at the Buckinghamshire home of broadcaster Sir Terry Wogan highlights the risks we all face of an outbreak of fire in our home. Even when every precaution is made to avoid such a disaster, house fires can still be unavoidable...

The Truman Associates web site has a brand new web page on getting help with insurance claims for flood damage. With the increasing number of floods throughout the UK, insurance companies are being inundated with claims for flood damage to homes, property, and business premises...














