Peace of mind for your piece of home – A guide to Landlord Insurance for Holiday Rentals.
by Ashlee SnyderTurning your property into a vacation home can be a rewarding venture with the changing face of vacation sites such as Airbnb, Stays & others. Whether it’s a cozy home nestled on a beach town of the southwest or a chic urban apartment in the middle of the bustling metro areas. However, with great opportunities […]
On the road these holidays? Ensure you are covered for your home away from home.
by Ashlee SnyderIt’s the era of the travelling nomad. According to the Caravan Industry of Australia, Australia is experiencing a boom in the number of people embarking on caravan trips, with 4.5 million trips, and 18 million nights spent caravanning and camping. If you are an adventurer at heart and are planning to take your caravan on […]
Lithium-ion battery fires on the rise – what you need to know
by Ashlee SnyderThe number of building fires caused by lithium-ion batteries has almost doubled in the last two years, according to the Western Australian Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES). Last year, WA firefighters responded to 64 structure fires caused by lithium-ion batteries, up from 34 in 2020. What products use lithium-ion batteries? Lithium-ion batteries are […]
Flexi hoses: how these can impact your home insurance premium
by Ashlee SnyderAs the cost of living continues to rise in 2023, we are all looking for ways to reduce our household costs. When it comes to your insurance costs, the best way to keep your premiums low is manage your risks and adopt simple measures that can help to prevent you needing to make a claim, […]
Tips for a successful insurance claim
by Ashlee SnyderWhen the inevitable time comes that you need to make a claim against your insurance, it can feel a little stressful and daunting to know what you need to provide in order for your claim to be processed successfully. If you have purchased insurance directly from an insurance provider you will need to manage this […]
Top 10 areas of risk for businesses in 2023
by Ashlee SnyderBusiness risks come in all shapes and sizes. Some can be internal risks such as employee performance, procedural failure or faulty equipment. Others can be external risks such as economic factors, cyber-attacks, natural disasters or bad debts. Knowing how to identify and manage risks can help reduce the impact of any unexpected events that your […]
How rising construction costs could impact your home insurance policy
by Ashlee SnyderOver the last two years, an increased demand in construction, labour shortages, supply chain delays and rising inflation rates have had a significant impact on the price of building materials and construction costs in Australia. A recent report from CoreLogic for Q3 2022 showed national residential construction costs increased at the record rate of […]