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Hello folks

Any advice on home insurance conditions while away for 5 months.We will put in time cocks,random switching and photocell etc.We live in a mid terrace house and have really good neighbours and have been relatively free of crime for a couple of years.Current ins co say ok for 60 days,didnt want to ask for a longer term in case they held it against us at a later date.

Regards

Quite a few companies will not entertain more than 45 days, however we are insured with Direct Line who state that if you leave the property unocupied for more than 45 days then the policy is still okay provided that:

1 All doors and windows are locked

2 Services are turned off unless you have to leave then on to keep the heating going.

There is a reduction of £50 from any claim during this period.

Mike

Quote: Originally posted by enodreven on 28/10/2010Hi, Hope this link to the Nationwide insurance conditions works, Page 55 explains the conditions for unoccupied premises, if you do decide to go with them double check these conditions still apply, hope that helps

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Nationwide BS

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