The art of eco-homes
Is it possible to have a home that is both ecologically sound and aesthetically pleasing? Architecture writer, Dominic Lutyens searches for the perfect marriage
Would you buy a painting online?
While consumers are becoming more comfortable buying art solely on the basis of a digital image, we look at whether technology can ever create the same level of trust that you would get viewing items in a gallery
Thinking about a second home?
A second home can offer an escape from the rat race as well as an enjoyable break for family and friends. If you’re thinking of taking the plunge, residential property expert Nicola Venning has some useful tips
Flood Re: What it is, how it works and what it means for you
Launching in April 2016, Flood Re aims to give homeowners in high flood-risk areas more options when it comes to protecting their properties. Property journalist Cherry Casey explains what you need to know about this latest innovation to the home insurance market.
Tips on making a claim on your home insurance
Hiscox customer Dr John Urquhart offers some insightful tips on making a claim on your home insurance, having been through the process when his bathroom suffered a troublesome leak. (Such diligence isn’t strictly necessary with Hiscox, as we aim to make the process as hassle-free for you as possible. You only need to be as involved as you want to be. But you may find some of these tips helpful).
We’ve heard the one about the cows finding the car udderly delicious
We’ve all heard how a cow’s lick supposedly made a bald man sprout hair. But the mysterious properties of bovine drool don’t have such a positive effect on a car’s paintwork, however, as one of our customers discovered.