Home Insurance

Unlike the individual land title you take possession of when you purchase a house on its own block of land, when you buy a property that is part of a strata title, you not only own...

What is a pool fence? A pool fence surrounds a swimming pool, creating a safety barrier to restrict access to young children and pets. In 1991, the Australian Government introduced pool fencing laws to tackle the...

What exactly is rendering a house? Used commonly on brick-built houses, rendering is the process of coating external walls with a mixture, usually either cement or acrylic, to improve both the functionality and appearance, according to...

What is landscaping? Landscaping has been practiced for centuries, as far back as the ancient Mayans. Today, landscaping refers to the planning and construction of backyards to enhance the appearance and functionality of an outdoor space,...

Should you repair or replace your window? If your windows are damaged, will they need to be fully replaced or merely repaired? Typically, if it’s just the glass that is smashed, then that can be reglazed...

Australians experiencing financial hardship as a result of the bushfires may be able to get help with the costs of repairing damaged property (even if uninsured), paying their mortgage, buying emergency supplies and replacing important identity...

The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) estimates that insurance losses stand at $995 million since September. Over 11,000 claims have already been lodged from regions in NSW, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia. If your home has been affected...

As well as being one of Australia's less volatile state capitals for property value fluctuations lately, Adelaide was named the world’s 10th most liveable city by the Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2019 Global Liveability Index. The City...

According to the latest realestate.com.au Life in Australia Index report, most Perth residents believe living in a safe area is the most important factor in deciding whether an area is a good place to live. The...

At least 23 people are known to have died and more than 1,500 homes and over six million hectares (an area bigger than Belgium and Luxembourg combined) have been destroyed since the bushfire season began in...