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Homeowners risk mortgage safety net gaps
7+ hour, 45+ min ago (557+ words) Almost one in five homeowners, 19%, believe state support would be sufficient if they could not work, rising to 42% among under-35s. The research found that more than one in five homeowners, 21%, believe employer sick pay removes the need for income protection,…...
Storm warnings fall as home insurance premiums ease
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (374+ words) The comparison site said storm-related warnings dropped by 61% over the period, falling from 159 in 2023 to 62 in 2025. Dual weather warnings also declined, down 32% from 71 to 48. Dual weather warnings are issued when two weather types, such as strong winds and heavy rain,…...
Income protection confusion leaves borrowers exposed
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (453+ words) Data from Life Search and Home Owners Alliance found that only a minority of homeowners fully understand what income protection policies actually cover, raising concerns for brokers advising clients on resilience and affordability. One of the most striking findings centres…...