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Parents Are A Cause For Conecern.

 
 

Electric Guitars - a must have.
“Many people assume that cover under their home contents policy will fully protect a musical instrument but they need to check. Michael Markwell, musical instrument manager Allianz Cornhill Musical Insurance said:. “Electric guitars are not cheap. england home insurance Read more...

 
 
 
   
 
 
 

Parents Are A Cause For Conecern.

Parents are a cause for conecern.



04/02/2006

The state of housing inhabited by Britain’s over 60s is causing major concern to their families, according to research by Direct Line Home Response 24.

A fifth of Britons (21 per cent) said they worried about their parents’ sub-standard housing because of damp, unsafe heating and old-fashioned security.

Worse still, even when their parents do try to have their property repaired significant numbers (nine per cent of over 60s) get ripped off by cowboy tradesmen and pay too much for home repairs.

 
 
 
 

Parents are a cause for conecern.
Andrew Lowe, Head of Direct Line Home Insurance said:. Worse still, even when their parents do try to have their property repaired significant numbers (nine per cent of over 60s) get ripped off by cowboy tradesmen and pay too much for home repairs. Their offspring are not just worried about the cowboys. Seven per cent have forked out money to help their parents with home maintenance, shelling out over £363 million in the last year alone. england home insurance Read more...

 
 
 
 


Their offspring are not just worried about the cowboys. Many (29 per cent) are concerned their parents will hurt themselves while attempting to carry out the repairs themselves.

In a bid to help their elders, one in 10 of the country’s grown up children (eight per cent) make sure they are with their over 60s parents when tradesmen carry out repairs, with 11 per cent conducting their own regular house checks.

Such is the concern of some that more than one in 10 offspring have relocated themselves or their parents to be close to each other.
 
 
 
 

Women spend three years shopping
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Many offspring are dipping into their own pockets to provide financial support. Seven per cent have forked out money to help their parents with home maintenance, shelling out over £363 million in the last year alone.

Andrew Lowe, Head of Direct Line Home Insurance said:

“It’s only natural for people with elderly parents to worry about the standard of their home and to want to do all they can to ensure they are safe and not being conned into unnecessary repairs.
 
 
 
 

Firework Ban.
The research shows that nearly half the UK population is going to a public firework display this year - people are taking firework responsibility seriously. “Personal safety and the potential for property damage is clearly an issue which concerns everyone on Bonfire Night. The survey also found that for six out of ten people the days running up to November 5th are a real concern. england home insurance Read more...

 
 
 
 

As the research has shown the tables have truly turned in many cases and it’s now the children wanting to be close to their parents so they can look after them.”

Research was conducted between 11 and 15 August 2005 by YouGov Plc who interviewed a sample of 2430 individuals. The survey was carried out online. Results were weighted to be representative of the GB population.

If the adult UK population is 45,434,897 (ONS) and 4% spent at least £200 on home repairs = 0.04 x 45,434,897 x £200 = £363,479,176.

 
 
 
 

Avoid rodent invasion
It is available as an ‘add-on’ to anyone with an esure home insurance policy (either buildings or contents). Clean up spills immediately, never leave out dirty dishes and vacuum regularly. Expert advice to avoid infestations:. Practical guidance given when handling the infestation to help prevent future pest problems. england home insurance Read more...

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