Home tips and FAQs

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Smoke alarms: choosing the right one

Home safety

10 November 2025

Learn how to protect your home from fires with the right smoke alarm and essential safety measures.

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Should you buy a leasehold property?

Home buying and selling

10 November 2025

Discover the difference between leasehold and freehold properties, and find out which might be right for you when buying a new home.

Festive FAQ-buster: AXA Home Insurance

Home insurance policies

21 October 2025

Discover how AXA Home Insurance covers Christmas presents, food, fire damage, and more during the festive season.

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Is your home ready for winter?

Home maintenance

21 October 2025

Prepare your home for winter with our top tips on dealing with heating, blackouts, floods, gutters, and making sure you've got the right level of insurance cover.

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How to fortify your home against flood damage

Home safety

21 October 2025

Learn how to prepare for and protect your home from high winds and floods, including resistance and resilience measures.

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How to protect your home from freezing winter weather

Home safety

10 October 2025

Protecting your home in winter can be tricky. Keep your cool with AXA’s guide to making your home safe and warm as the big winter freeze bites.

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How to fix a dripping tap

Home maintenance

10 October 2025

Learn how to fix a dripping tap and protect your home from water damage with our easy-to-follow guide.

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How to protect your home from high winds

Home safety

10 October 2025

Learn how to protect your home from high winds with tips on roof maintenance, garden preparation, and emergency kits.

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5 energy-saving tips for your home

Heating and energy

9 October 2025

Learn how to reduce your energy consumption and lower your utility bills with these simple energy-saving tips, including upgrading to LED lighting and using smart meters for better energy management.