Home insurance guides & help

Home insurance explained

Whether you're looking for contents or buildings insurance, or a combined policy, here's everything you need to know to help you get a good deal on your home insurance.

Compare home insurance providers

We compare more than 60 of the UK’s home insurance providers to help you find a suitable quote. Our home insurance provider hub helps you to compare key details to find a policy that’s right for you.

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Moving home: a guide

It’s often said that moving home is one of the most stressful things we can do in life, not least with all of the finances and paperwork involved.

But with Compare the Market on your side, we believe moving house can be... well, simples.

Renting your home: a guide

At some stage in life, nearly all of us will have rented a property – and many of us still do, especially when house prices are high and buying your own home in many parts of the country seems trickier than ever.

Whether you’re a student renting a flat or apartment, or you and your family are renting a house, there are lots of different types of insurance that are flexible to your situation.

Security advice for landlords and tenants

Whether you’re a landlord looking to keep your property safe, or a renter keen to see what your landlord could do to make your home more secure, check out our top landlord safety tips and use our downloadable copy to print out and keep.

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Home insurance glossary

Your home insurance is arguably one of the most important things you buy – it’s there to protect your home and everything inside it that you love, which is why it’s especially important to get it right.

Read our glossary to help you cut through the jargon of home insurance.

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