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Top Three Tips on how to choose an insurance company or broker!

1. Ensure the company or broker is qualified and is a member of the Chartered Insurance

Institute and a member of the FSA.

2. Make sure the company or broker has specialist experience of property renovations.

For example, ask for details and case studies of claims they have paid out.

3. Check the insurance covers you for the key renovation/conversion problems. These

might include issues from burst pipes, accidental damage, theft of materials/tools

and loss of builders.

We've listed three companies below that we know, or have used ourselves and it is

worth contacting them to see if you can get a competitive insurance quote.

To get a quote, click the logo or the 'CLICK HERE' button below to get an insurance quote.

Specialist Insurance for Underpinned, Non-Standard Construction and Unoccupied Properties

If you have bought one of Kate's Property Packs and need more help sourcing insurance

or have a problem, email enquiries@designsonproperty.co.uk or tel 0845 838 1763.

Disclaimer: The information supplied above is given in good faith and we cannot accept any

liability for any loss or damage resulting from the use of any of these companies or services.

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