Stricter Electrical Safety Measures On Landlords To Protect Private Tenants

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On the 17th February recommendations for new safety measures were published aimed at protecting private tenants by reducing the risk of fires caused by electrical faults. As part of this proposal landlords will need to have five yearly mandatory electrical

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Top Rated Tweets February

#FactOfTheDay The first country to allow women to vote was New Zealand in 1893. Australia was next in 1902, although aboriginal women were not eligible to vote until 1967, but then nor were aboriginal men. #Suffragette100 #Suffrage100 #100years #NationalSickieDay If

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Q and A Session with One of Our Insurance Advisors

A little bit about one of our Insurance Advisors Lindsey Jones… I am the only remote worker for Sharrocks and I live in Preston, Lancashire with my Husband Ryan and my French Bulldog Bentley. As well as working for Sharrocks

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Home Insurance Premiums On The Rise Again

The latest AA Price Index issued for the 4th Quarter of 2017 has shown combined buildings and contents  premiums rose by 1.8% during that period and by 5% over the year. This comes as a steeper rise than expected for industry

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Over 50% Of Property Owners Have Experienced Problems With A Rogue Agent

The majority of people renting, selling or buying in the UK have had issues with their agents following a study involving over 2000 people conducted by the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) and the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA).  In 2016 over

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Are You Living In The UK Burglary Hotspot?

A recent analysis by MoneySuperMarket on over two million home insurance quotes during the last two years has identified the areas which have the lowest and highest crime rates around the country. MoneySuperMarket’s findings found that GU3 a postal district in Guildford

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Prepare For Your Skiing Holiday With These Tips From Aviva Insurance

As many of us enjoy the sun and beach destination, some people love to jet off on ski and snowboarding adventures in colder climates. Having the right travel insurance cover is vital but there are things that can be done

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Merry Christmas Everyone and a Happy New Year for 2018

This period is a fantastic time for reflection, looking back at what has happened in the past and then assessing, as we look forward to new and exciting developments in the year ahead. In the past year we have developed

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10 Insurance Resolutions

1. Ensure your contents are properly insured. We believe at Sharrocks that contents insurance should be one of the most accessible, versatile and affordable policies available to consumers. We regularly offer contents insurance policies for £50.00 for the year (less

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December Reviews

“Excellent sales service, no pushy long winded phone calls, best price by almost 50% less than top quote. I prefer a quote by email and Sharrocks did this then I followed up with a phone call, Georgia was polite, helpful

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