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Airbnb Properties: Are holiday homes better than a hotel room?

This is how Airbnb has been changing the hospitality prices and the way we go on holiday this last decade.

October 03, 2018

Fire Risk Asssessment: How to prevent fire in your holiday home

We highlight in this article some relevant steps to take in your UK holiday home to help prevent home fires.

September 25, 2018

10 Useful things to consider before starting university

In this article, Intasure run through the most important things to consider before heading off to University.

September 11, 2018

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Case study | Malicious damage at an overseas main home

Mr and Mrs E. share their personal story with Intasure after a malicious damage at their Greek villa.

September 5, 2018

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The evolution of caravan holidays

How holidays have changed over the years and how they inspired the development of caravans, the unsung hero of British holiday.

August 16, 2018

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A checklist for renovating your home

We talk about how ambitious renovation projects can be, & a checklist of things you should consider when renovating your home.

August 07, 2018

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How to weigh your touring caravan

Ensure your caravan and car don’t exceed their specified weight, here’s some tips for weighing your touring caravan.

July 27, 2018

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Do you need contents insurance?

We look at some of the reasons why you may add contents insurance to your holiday home insurance.

July 18, 2018

Buying a holiday home, an essential guide

If you are thinking about buying a holiday home, follow this simple guide to help you decide what you would like.

July 10, 2018

Accidental or malicious damage

Anyone who owns a holiday let often has this question on their mind: is accidental or malicious damage cover worth it?

June 26, 2018

Caravan or Lodge

Caravans or holiday lodges are alternatives to traditional holiday houses, We provide some advantages of both to help.

June 13, 2018

BIBA 2018

Intasure exhibited in the BIBA 2018 event in Manchester to chat with our insurance industry colleagues and show the key themes.

June 08, 2018

Annoying habits

Sharing a house can be a necessity, we’ve listed some of the house sharing bad habits that really push us to the edge.

May 15, 2018

Buying a caravan

What to consider before buying a caravan, we want to take some of the complexity out of purchasing a caravan.

May 08, 2018

Insuring your tourer

Things insurers might be thinking about when underwriting your touring caravan insurance policy.

May 03, 2018

Touring top tips

Top tips to enjoying a touring caravan holiday as a family, a couple or by yourself.

April 26, 2018

Emigrating to Australia

Ease the transition when emigrating to Australia by ensuring you have the essentials covered before you move down under.

April 18, 2018

Spring cleaning

Spring cleaning is here! Good weather is on its way, flowers are blooming, but our homes still feel like they’re stuck in the winter.

April 10, 2018

Reduce plastic use

As we use considerable amounts of plastic each year, here are some top tips for reducing plastic use in your home.

April 04, 2018

Aquaid

Aquaid has also given our company the opportunity to help those less fortunate than ourselves.

March 29, 2018

Multiple policies

Why put all your insurance policies in one basket? It can be tough to figure out what part of your property cover is included under what policy.

March 27, 2018

HMO legislation

The HMO licensing scheme – What you need to know about the upcoming mandatory HMO legislation changes.

March 21, 2018

Flooding tips

Flooding can sometimes be the result of poor home maintenance, or just very bad luck. So we have gathered some top tips.

March 14, 2018

Homes for pets

Labour launched in February a 50-point policy document entitled; Animal Welfare for the Many, not the Few

March 09, 2018

Touring caravan accessories

Looking to make some upgrades, you may find this article very helpful. What are the must-have caravan accessories you might need this year?

February 27, 2018

What is 5G

5G is designed to deliver a faster connection than the current 4G network. SMEs can take advantage of the next evolution of mobile data.

February 20, 2018

How To boost your holiday lets

Wondering how to get more bookings on your holiday let during low season? This can be an important question for any property owner.

February 13, 2018

On holiday with Emily

Emily who works as a New business and renewals advisor, answers some questions about her holiday in Majorca.

February 06, 2018

Holiday home destinations

Looking for a popular holiday home location, but not sure yet if you’re buying in the UK or overseas.

January 29, 2018

What you need to know

To help you when making your decision, we’ve listed some questions that clients ask when looking for home insurance.

January 22, 2018

Holidays on the up

Good news for holiday home owners as new research shows that the number of people taking holidays is on the up.

January 16, 2018

Insuring ski chalets

As a ski chalet is most likely to be overseas, you need to find an insurer that can provide cover for property often left unoccupied, meaning you need a specialist holiday home insurance provider.

January 09, 2018

Holiday homes 2018

As we look forward to the 2018 it’s always good to review the financials and make sure you’ve got the cover you need for the next year.

January 02, 2018

Christmas holiday home

A growing trend for those seeking to get away for Christmas, it to leave the home behind and head for the sun or the show.

December 22, 2017

Brexit blessing for caravans

As Brexit looms large over many manufacturers it appears not all sectors are struggling.

December 14, 2017

On holiday with Lucjan

Lucjan who works in our underwriting department, answers some questions about his holiday in France.

November 16, 2017

100 Days of Keycare

It’s now been over 100 days since Intasure teamed up with Keycare to offer.

November 13, 2017

Winter lock up

Make sure you check your holiday home before winter lock up.

November 06, 2017

Caravaning in the autumn

As the winter draws near and daylight hours shorten, there are still lots of reasons to use your touring caravan.

October 30, 2017

On holiday with Kristen

Kristen who works in our sales department, answers some questions about her holiday in Spain.

October 19, 2017

On holiday with Lucinda

Lucinda who works in our renewals department, answers some questions about her holiday in Brighton.

September 29, 2017

Hurricane names

Irma, Jose or Maria are in fact names of particularly strong and destructive storms this year, But, who names hurricanes?.

September 21, 2017

On holiday with Julian

We ask Julian who works in our sales department, some questions about his holiday in Portugal this year.

September 11, 2017

On holiday with James

We ask James who works in our underwriting department, some questions about his holiday this year.

September 05, 2017

Intasure's visit to Italy

Intasure’s Claims Manager travelled to Italy to better understand the impact of the earthquakes on our customers and their holiday homes.

August 16, 2017

Buy to let insurance

Many people see buy to let as a good investment. The property is an asset that may appreciate while rental payments can provide an income.

August 14, 2017

Storing your touring caravan

What you might not know is the legal right to keep and store a touring caravan on the land that you own.

August 09, 2017

The classic British holiday picnic

Long happy days with friends and relatives, some sunshine, some rain, the verdant countryside, cricket, and with it all the classic British picnic.

July 05, 2017

Hot and sunny summer heatwave

Temperatures are rising across much of the UK, and now the Met Office has predicted we could see the hottest June day since 2011.

June 20, 2017

International money transfers

What will the UK General Election mean for your international money transfers? Last year was full of surprises for the currency markets.

May 26, 2017

SOS How do I get Radio Insurance?

So you’ve been to the candy store to pick up the latest bit of radio equipment for your shack but now you’re worried about insuring it.

May 26, 2017

Keeping your main home safe

We often plan our holiday’s months in advance, taking care of all the details; where to stay, what to visit, what to wear etc.

May 05, 2017

Prime Minister announces general election

The electorate is preparing for another vote following the surprise announcement by Theresa May of a general election.

May 05, 2017

Turkish property legislation changes

For anyone who has been renting their property in Turkey since 2012, you may remember when the laws affecting non Turkish citizens were first imposed.

April 20, 2017

Insurance needs for Airbnb hosts

If you haven’t heard of Airbnb, where have you been? Airbnb is a market place for people to list, discover and book unique accommodation.

April 18, 2017

Shetland second home success

The recent boom in the prices of property on the Shetland islands may come as a surprise to anyone focused on getting the best returns.

April 13, 2017

Thinking about becoming a landlord?

People become landlords for lots of different reasons. It may be that you’ve invested in lots of properties to rent out.

April 04, 2017

Park home owners on the march to protest

Thousands of protesters marched on Westminster earlier this week to demonstrate their distress at the alleged unfair practice of having to sacrifice 10% of their equity.

March 23, 2017

Guide to the best places to live in the UK

The Sunday Times recently revealed their annual guide to the best places to live in the UK, announcing regional winners and the overall winner.

March 22, 2017

Uncertainty for overseas holiday homeowners

The starting gun for negotiations on Brexit is set to be fired Wednesday 29th March when Prime Minister May triggers the process.

March 21, 2017

Brexit, homeowners abroad in limbo

UK nationals with EU property are currently in limbo as it remains unclear, and under what conditions there will be following Brexit.

March 09, 2017

Eurozone inflation affects holiday home owners

Data in January for the Eurozone showed inflation reaching a near four year high of 1.8%, just 0.2% below the European Central Banks 2% target.

March 09, 2017

Caravan maintenance guide

Static caravans can be particularly susceptible to bad weather, so we felt like now was a good time to turn our attention to how you can protect your static caravan.

February 28, 2017

Keeping your holiday home safe

Securing your holiday home against unauthorised entry, it’s the moment you realise your property has been broken into.

February 13, 2017

Insuring your UK property as a British ex-pat

While there are many reasons a person may find themselves living abroad everyone with a property back home in the UK is faced with the same problem.

December 17, 2017

Winter Warranty Guide

At the forefront of your mind might not be your holiday home insurance policy. However, December is also the month when the Winter Warranty endorsement comes into force.

December 09, 2016

Liability insurance guide

When it comes to public liability insurance, some of the most common questions people ask are: How much is public liability insurance?

December 07, 2016

Rising insurance premium tax

Holiday home and other property owners are braced for further increases in their insurance premiums following the government’s announcement.

December 05, 2016

Timber framed property

For some people the idea of a timber framed property conjures images of poorly constructed, hastily assembled and less sturdy building than the more...

December 02, 2017

A conversion, done well, can offer the best of best of both worlds, the character of an older property with the convenience of modern living, and can also be a useful way to get a place to stay in an area with...

November 22, 2016

The effects of the sliding pound

Buying A holiday home can mean so many different things to its owner. A place of memories formed long ago in childhood, a place to form new memories with spouses, partners, friends, children or even...

November 16, 2017

Holiday home insurance guide

They say home is where the heart is and for many a place in their heart is reserved for their holiday home. It's a place to escape from everyday life, relax and make special memories. But when it comes to protecting it...

November 08, 2016

Buying a holiday home in the UK

As the pound depreciates through the uncertainties in the UK economy, caused by the duel aspects of threats and opportunities caused by the Brexit vote some prospective holiday...

October 25, 2016

Holiday home - Log burning

Wood burning stoves can make a great feature in a holiday home or cottage. They appeal to holiday let guests and they can be an efficient heat source that...

October 10, 2016

Travelling to your holiday home

For many holiday homeowners even after dancing away from their desk happy in the knowledge a glorious holiday awaits them one final challenge remains – getting to the holiday home.

October 06, 2016

Holiday home - Swimming pools

Holiday Home Swimming Pools – tips on preparing your pool for winter. A swimming pool is always a big selling point for a holiday home.

September 30, 2016

Cruise ship introduces GPS tracking

Royal Caribbean's new luxury cruise liner is going to offer passengers GPS tracking to ensure children can remain safe while onboard, it has emerged...

Feb 28, 2015