Home insurance guides
Your home is precious, so it’s important to prepare for the unexpected
Learn about cover against loss, damage or theft of your bikes anywhere in the world
Learn about contents cover for family members studying and living away from your home
Choose either or both add-ons to protect your home or contents against accidental damage
Gadgets are expensive to buy and easy to drop. Find out more about getting yours covered
Cover for computer problems like restoring your home systems or removing viruses
Learn about cover for work issues, problems with neighbours and other legal cases
Covering your belongings while you're out and about with our Personal Possessions add-on
Get peace of mind when it matters most with 24-Hour emergency assistance
Find out whether your policy covers your boiler and how to keep your boiler in top condition
Home insurance often includes garden insurance - from sheds to barbecues and hot tubs.
Find out what to do about damage to your property from nearby trees
Read our guide to covering items that would leave you significantly out of pocket if lost
Get peace of mind with cover for theft and loss of your valuable jewellery, rings and watches
From artwork and antiques to coin collections, you'll want to cover your valuables
Find out how to calculate the rebuild cost of your home and why it's important
Make sure you don't underestimate how much your home and contents are worth
Find out how the insurance industry refers to 'acts of God' and whether you're covered
We explain what to look for when viewing a house including the questions you should always ask
Does your policy cover you if damage to your home leaves it uninhabitable?
If you’re looking to compare, switch or purchase home insurance, bear these factors in mind
Find out everything you need to know with our guide to legal liability and home insurance
Find out everything you need to know with our expert guide to insuring your new build home
When to cancel home insurance if selling a property and when to start it if you’re buying
Our guide on what to book, how to pack, and who to tell, plus a free printable moving house checklist.
Articles
Find out how can you can prevent damp and what should you do if your home is affected
A step-by-step guide of what to do and how to prevent it happening again in the future
Make sure you know how to prevent identity theft either online, on the phone, or in person
Find out how to keep your bike safe with regular maintenance and attention
Our tips for keeping your home in a good state of repair and protecting it against bad weather
We help to dispel some common myths around the finer points of home insurance
Whether you're heading out for the day or on holiday, it's sensible to secure your property
Tips on keeping your garden furniture, equipment or gardening tools safe year-round
It’s a shock if your home is burgled. Here's what you should immediately do
Find out how to honour a building or notable individual in London by proposing a blue plaque
Learn how to protect your property from frostbite, weather damage and more
It’s wise not to assume that you’re already covered for the things you treasure the most
Use our step-by-step guide if your walls are in need of some TLC
Our step-by-step guide to help you measure, cut and fit your skirting boards in no time
Take the stress out of stripping your walls with our handy step-by-step guide
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John Lewis Finance, John Lewis Insurance and John Lewis & Partners are all trading names of John Lewis plc. Registered office: 171 Victoria Street, London SW1E 5NN. Registered in England and Wales (Registered Company Number 233462). John Lewis plc is an appointed representative (Financial Conduct Authority no. 416011) of Covea Insurance plc which is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority (registration no. 202277). John Lewis Specialist Home Insurance is underwritten by Covea Insurance plc. Registered Office: A&B Mills, Dean Clough, Halifax, HX3 5AX. Registered in England and Wales (registration no. 613259).
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