Opportunistic thieves take advantage of summer weather.
Homeowners have recently been urged by Nationwide Building Society to ensure that they are protected against thieves this Bank Holiday weekend by making sure that they have adequate cover for loss of garden contents under their home insurance plan.
As many home insurance plans do not provide garden cover as standard in their policies, with the warmer weather and longer evenings many people will be spending more time in their gardens increasing the risk of things being stolen. However, householders can ensure that they will not be lead up the garden path when it comes to making a claim by taking action now.
The top 10 claims for items damaged or stolen from gardens include furniture, bikes, ornaments, statues and toys. Garden machinery, clothes from the washing line, flowerpots, water features and trampolines are also commonly damaged or stolen.
Nationwide’s insurance director, Robin Bailey, said: “At this time of year people spend a lot of money buying expensive garden furniture, equipment and potted plants, but they often fail to think about the inherent risk that comes with leaving these out in the open. As we move further into Spring we begin to see an increase in the number of home insurance claims we receive for items being stolen from gardens or vandalised, with garden furniture being the most popular item claimed for. Unfortunately we cannot secure our gardens as easily as our homes but, by finding a provider which offers garden cover as standard, people can help protect themselves should they ever need to make a claim.
Homeowners who are making home improvements could at the same time consider adding a securely built and locked garden room or shed to house costly garden furniture and precious ornaments. Home improvements and increasing garden security could be funded with a homeowner loan. Home improvements that may be financed with a homeowner loan include complete internal makeovers, extending and fitting new kitchens or bathrooms. Homeowner loans are one of many options to pay for home improvements.
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