Home insurance

Be clear on what's included with your home insurance by reading our sample policy documents.

These are sample documents. The policy wording that applies to you will be available to view when you get a home insurance quote and then saved in your online account when you purchase a policy.

Tips and guides

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Home buying and selling

The Help to Buy scheme explained

Discover how the Government’s Help to Buy scheme can make owning your own home a reality, as we explain the options, eligibility criteria, and how AXA Home Insurance can protect your new investment.

Read more about the Help to Buy scheme, including home ownership options and eligibility criteria Reading time 6 mins
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Heating and energy

Are solar panels right for me?

As prices drop and the sun shines on discover the potential of solar panels and learn about installation, maintenance, and the long-term benefits of harnessing solar power for your home.

Read more about the potential of solar panels, their installation, maintenance, and long-term benefits for your home. Reading time 6 mins
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Home maintenance

How to avoid accidental damage during the holidays

Discover quick tips to protect your home during the holidays, from updating your home contents cover to choosing children's toys carefully.

Read more about how to protect your home during the holidays Reading time 3 mins
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Home maintenance

Home improvements: what your insurer needs to know

Discover what you need to know about home improvements and insurance cover, from DIY dos and don'ts to what work you need to tell your insurer about.

Read more about the impact of home improvements on your insurance and essential policy considerations Reading time 4 mins
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Home insurance policies

What is wear and tear?

‘Wear and tear’ is usually used to describe damage that happens naturally over time, rather than unexpected damage. Find out more about what is covered in your policy.

Read more about what is and isn’t covered in your home policy documents Reading time 3 mins

Home insurance policies

Festive FAQ-buster: AXA Home Insurance

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

Read more about how AXA Home Insurance covers your for Christmas presents, festive food and fire damage Reading time 7 mins
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Home safety

Keeping your home safe at Christmas

Learn how to keep your home safe during the festive season with tips on taking care when using social media, decorations, and kitchen safety.

Read more about keeping your home safe during the festive season with tips on decorations and kitchen safety Reading time 3 mins
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Heating and energy

Six simple ways to save water

From taking short showers to washing full loads of clothes, learn how to conserve water in your home and reduce your water bills with our top six water saving ideas.

Read more about how making small changes to conserve water can help reduce your bills Reading time 4 mins
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Inspiration and lifestyle

GDPR: what are your data privacy rights?

Discover how to understand and make use of your new data privacy rights under the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Read more about understanding and using your new data privacy rights under GDPR Reading time 3 mins
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Home insurance policies

Contents insurance calculator

Calculate the value of your contents so you know the amount of household goods cover you need when getting a home insurance quote.

Read more about how to calculate the value of the contents and valuables in your home Reading time 5 mins
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Home maintenance

How to deal with knot-weed

Discover how to identify, control, and eradicate Japanese knot-weed to protect your property from this invasive plant.

Read more about understanding, identifying, and eradicating Japanese knot-weed to protect your property from potential damage Reading time 4 mins
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Inspiration and lifestyle

How to turn your shed into a garden hideaway

Learn how to transform your garden shed into a multipurpose extra room and ensure it's properly insured.

Read more about turning your shed into a garden hideawy Reading time 4 mins