Home tips and FAQs

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How to buy a house: a step‑by‑step guide for first‑time home buyers & mortgages

Home buying and selling

4 November 2019

Looking to get on the property ladder but not sure where to begin? Get on the right foot with AXA’s 10 step guide to buying your first home.

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Flood Re

Home insurance policies

18 February 2019

All you need to know about Flood Re, why it's important, who's eligible for it and what you can do if you live in a flood risk area.

Homes of the future
What will the home of the future look like?

Inspiration and lifestyle

17 January 2019

How we live and work is changing. To find out how, we ask what the home of the future might tell us about how we live in five, ten and twenty years’ time.

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How to get your home geared up for Guy Fawkes Night

Home safety

26 October 2018

Ensure the safety of your home and loved ones during Guy Fawkes Night celebrations with essential tips to protect against burglaries and keep pets calm, so you can fully enjoy the fireworks.

White house
Charmaine White: How to design an inspiring home office

Inspiration and lifestyle

25 September 2018

Charmaine White of The White House Interiors shares how you can turn your home office into a space that’s not only functional, but inspiring too.

Katie Malik
Katie Malik Interiors: Designing a multifunctional room for modern living

Inspiration and lifestyle

24 September 2018

Katie Malik talks about her lifelong passion for interior design, setting up her own business, and her top tips for creating multipurpose spaces.

Beautiful rooms
Beautiful Rooms by Zoe: How to make your home a haven

Inspiration and lifestyle

24 September 2018

Transform your living space into a sanctuary with Zoe Perk's expert tips on creating beautiful and inviting rooms.

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Boxx Creative: How to make your home eco-friendlier with stylish, sustainable design

Inspiration and lifestyle

24 September 2018

Discover how Boxx Creative elevates good design through environmentally sustainable materials and their predictions for future eco-friendly design trends.

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Be prepared: time-saving tips for home emergencies

Home safety

25 June 2018

When things go wrong, how do you get your hands on the things you urgently need? Follow AXA's tips to save time when it matters most.