Property News from Watkin Davies Financial Services Ltd

21 Apr 2011 | Flats contents insurance for shared accommodation
Arranging contents insurance for shared flats can be really difficult. A lot of insurance companies will simply refuse to even provide you with a quote for flat contents insurance in these circumstances. Seem a bit unfair........read more

8 Apr 2011 | Landlord confidence boosted by favourable rental conditions
Recent research which has been carried out into the buy to let property market has found plenty of positive signs which bode well for the next few months........read more

9 Mar 2011 | Land Registry data shows annual house price decrease
Figures released for the past year by the Land Registry has shown that average house prices in England and Wales has fallen by 0.9 percent over the past year. However, the tide looks slowly set to change as we reach the first quarter of 2011........read more

23 Feb 2011 | Housing market in Spain expecting a surge in investors
The property market in Spain is all set to experience a surge in foreign investors following the news from experts predicting prices in 2011 will continue to drop........read more

11 Feb 2011 | House-swappers must remain mindful regarding home insurance
As an alternative to a traditional holiday, the house-swap is becoming a more and more fashionable option, and according to new research from the insurance giant Lloyds TSB, it is an option which is all set to explode in popularity........read more

28 Jan 2011 | Could this be the time for buy-to-let landlords?
With house prices decidedly stagnant and demand from tenants on the rise, could now be the perfect time for buy-to-let landlords........read more

13 Jan 2011 | Don't risk invalidating your insurance; keep your home secure
With a recent spate of burglaries across the UK, police are urging residents to ensure their homes are fully secured to avoid becoming another crime statistic in 2011. Startling new statistics have revealed that one in three burglaries is a result of unsecured windows or doors........read more

23 Dec 2010 | Tips to help stop a burst pipe claim on your house insurance
These freezing temperatures are causing a lot of damage, not only to the roads and to vehicles, but also to their homes. Right now, burst pipes and tanks are leading to a rise in house insurance claims........read more

9 Dec 2010 | A guide to insuring your overseas holiday home
It's inevitable; with all the cold weather that seems so reluctant to leave us well alone, our minds drift off to sunnier climes. Well if you're lucky enough to own a holiday home abroad, then you can fly off into the horizon whenever you choose........read more

25 Nov 2010 | Christmas Time Mistletoe and Crime
With the Christmas rush in full swing and the high street and online retailers enjoying their busiest time of the year, the value of the contents in people's homes can increase drastically. Homeowners should double check their insurance to make sure they are still covered........read more

27 Oct 2010 | Climate Change: How does it affect your property insurance?
Climate change is having a massive affect on our fair shores, whether we choose to recognise it or not. Our summers are a prime example; where have they gone? And the big freeze of last year, how can we forget the gridlock that caused havoc on the roads of Great Britain........read more

20 Oct 2010 | The Importance of Insuring Unoccupied Properties
The position relating to unoccupied property insurance is commonly misunderstood, despite its relative simplicity. A common mistake made by individuals is not to inform their insurance companies that their house is in fact unoccupied, even if it is just for a short period of time.......read more

29 Sept 2010 | Tough Year for Lloyd's of London with Record Claims for Natural Disasters
Lloyd's of London, the world's largest insurer, has reported a massive slump in profits from £1.3 billion in the same period last year down to £628 million, following a year of tragic catastrophes which has forced payouts to their highest level in five years......read more

18 Aug 2010 | Number of Second and Holiday Homes Soars to Record Levels
Recent research carried out by estate agent Knight Frank has found the number of second home and holiday home owners in England has soared to a record level of almost 250,000.......read more

29 July 2010 | Ex-House Burglars Reveal Their Tricks of the Trade
Recent research from the home insurance industry has shown factors such as hidden keys, open windows, timid neighbours and Twitter all make life easy for burglars.......read more

28 Jun 2010 | ASBOs could be imposed on buy to let insurance policy holders
Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs) could be imposed on Scottish buy to let insurance policy holders who rent out 'party flats'......read more