Wrapped presents under the tree are like personalised adverts for burglars.

Make sure wrapping paper isn’t the only thing covering your presents this Christmas!

We understand that shopping around for the cheapest home insurance quote isn’t top of your Christmas priority list but every year around the festive period thousands of families are left devastated by burglaries in the UK.

Given the current economic climate, it has never been more important to get value for your money. To make sure that you’re fully covered to give you the least stressful Christmas to date, here at One Call Insurance we want to make it easy for you, so read on for our top tips!

With so many potential hazards around the home such as dodgy tree lights, flammable Santa’s outfits and also the very unpredictable British weather, buildings insurance should be at the top of every homeowner’s wish list.  Most insurance underwriters also offer an increase in cover of 10% over the Christmas period, which guarantees your latest games console is fully covered, much to your delight/dismay!  So it’s always worth giving your insurer a call to increase your cover before the presents pile up.

Along with the government, everyone’s making cuts to household expenses but don’t make home insurance one of them. Burglaries are at their highest rate during the dark, winter months therefore insuring your home contents is essential.

It’s not just your loved ones that take delight in turning the house upside down to unearth hidden Christmas presents, burglars will too! Wrapped presents under the tree are like personalised adverts for burglars; their eyes will be brighter than the neighbour’s fairy lights so keep your presents in a secure, hidden place and don’t store them in your car boot, they’re at risk there too!

To ensure a safe and burglar free Christmas to compliment your contents insurance we’ve compiled a few top tips:
• Keep all windows and doors securely locked
• Close curtains when it’s dark outside or when leaving the house
• Don’t display presents under the Christmas tree until completely necessary (preferably as they’re being opened!)
• Don’t advertise opened presents, cut up old boxes and place in bin bags (even if you do want the whole street to know you’ve just got the latest ipad)
• Turn Christmas tree lights off when you go to bed or leave the house

With less than 50 days left until Christmas, only leave the in-laws’ present shopping until the last minute and ensure that you’re fully covered to guarantee a relaxing time.

One Call Home Insurance offers as standard FREE Home Emergency Service, FREE accidental damage, cover away from home, high-worth cover, and 2 months payment free.

See how much we can save you on your home insurance or take out our home insurance policy. Remember, One Call motor policy holders get a 20% discount on home insurance. Happy shopping!

If you’re still looking for ideas on what to buy this Christmas, take a look at our wish list.

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