Time for Last Minute Home Repairs as Winter Nears
With Hurricane Ophelia signalling the start of what may be a wet and windy winter for Ireland, AA Home Insurance is warning homeowners to take the time to carry out any home repairs that had been ignored over the summer months. While recent research from the home insurance provider found that just 1% of homeowners intend […]
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Home Renovations: 57% planning upgrades in 2017
Over 57% of Irish homeowners intend on carrying out home renovations at an average spend of up to €5000 within the next 12 months, an AA Home Insurance Survey of almost 11,000 people has found. While 36.05% of respondents said they would ‘probably’ make improvements to their home within the next 12 months, 21.11% stated they […]
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Home Renovations: 57% planning upgrades in 2017
Over 57% of Irish homeowners intend on carrying out home renovations at an average spend of up to €5000 within the next 12 months, an AA Home Insurance Survey of almost 11,000 people has found. While 36.05% of respondents said they would ‘probably’ make improvements to their home within the next 12 months, 21.11% stated they […]
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New government must have courage to stand up for homeowners facing flood-damage risk
The floods have receded and the daffodils are up. They are yesterday’s photo-op for our politicians and you are unlikely to hear about the floods from them again until next winter. The affected homeowners are left with a mop in one hand and a huge repair bill in the other. New data from AA Home […]
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Protect your home against water damage in 6 easy steps
‘Escape of water’ is one of the most common causes of home insurance claims. Yet a few simple precautions can reduce the risk of serious water damage to your home. If you do have a problem, use your stopcock to cut off the flow of water and minimise the damage caused. Our research shows that […]
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11 ways to make your home more energy efficient
Become more energy efficient and save on your bills! The spring months in Ireland tend to be chillier than we all might like, and the temptation to turn the thermostat up a few notches can be irresistible. But with higher temperatures come higher gas and electricity bills, so it can be tricky to find the right balance. […]
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Annual cost of running a home down first time in 4 years
Mortgage payments plummet despite 6.2% rise in property asking price The annual cost of owning and maintaining a family home has dropped for the first time in four years to €16,210.49 – equating to about 41 percent[i] of the current average Irish national wage – according to figures issued today by AA Home Insurance. The […]
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What to do if you get a burst pipe
Burst pipes can be a nightmare. Should you meet this experience it is important that you act fast in order to minimise damage. Here are some AA Home Insurance tips to follow if you get a burst pipe in your home. Locate your stopcock. AA research indicates that one in three people don’t know where […]
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How to bleed a radiator
You may not think about your central heating system too often, but you’ll certainly notice if it goes wrong – especially with the autumnal evenings quickly setting in. To keep it in good shape, turning the radiators on for a few minutes during the summer months is always a good way to get a head […]
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Nearly half worry about elderly parent or relative during winter
Our latest press release: Nearly half of us worry about the comfort and well being of an elderly parent or relative during winter time the results of a new AA poll of more than 6,500 people suggests. The AA which has extended its roadside rescue expe…