Updating your home insurance is essential when you move house: your new address, the value of your contents, the risks in the area and your mortgage may all affect the cover you need. Between packing boxes, moving house and the endless list of things to sort out, home insurance is usually the last thing on your mind. However, keeping your old policy could leave you inadequately covered in your new home or paying for cover that no longer makes sense. Before you hand over the keys, check the details of your policy with an insurance broker.
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- Update carried out on the spot, in person
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What changes when you need to renew your insurance?
When updating your home insurance following a move, check the value of your contents, the risk associated with the location and, in some cases, the mortgage on your new home. It is also important to confirm the property’s floor area, whether there is a garage or outbuildings, the security systems in place, and any high-value items. This information helps to ensure that your home insurance covers the reality of your new home.
Who should update their insurance after moving house?
Anyone who has recently moved house should update their insurance. Even if your policy looks the same, the risk covered is no longer the same. It’s particularly important to review your cover if you’ve moved to a different area, bought new furniture, taken out a new mortgage or moved to an area with different characteristics. This way, you’ll avoid any surprises should you need to make a claim.
What you need to go over
Guaranteed value of the filling
It depends on whether the new house is bigger or smaller.
Mortgage credit risk
If you have a new loan, check the Mortgage Risk Life Insurance.
Car insurance
When renewing your insurance, please also check whether the place where your car is parked overnight has changed. A locked garage, on-street parking or an area with heavier traffic can all affect the risk assessed by the insurer. Always provide your new address and usual parking location so that your car insurance is kept up to date.
Advantages of renewing in person
Immediate update
When you renew your insurance in person, you’ll leave the branch with your policy already updated and know exactly which cover remains in force. If any documents are missing, we’ll explain what you need to send in and follow the process through to final confirmation.
Full review
We’d like to take this opportunity to check whether you’re still getting the best terms on the market.
How much does it cost to renew the insurance?
Updating your insurance may involve an adjustment to the premium depending on the new risk, but the quote and the home visit are always free of charge. The final cost depends, for example, on the sum insured, the location, the cover chosen and the policy’s history. Requesting a review before moving allows you to compare options and make an informed decision.
Insurance updates for different situations
Moving to a bigger house
Review the Multi-risk home insurance to cover the new filling properly.
Transfer of a mortgage
Update the life insurance policy linked to the new loan.
Moving to a new city
You will now be served by the shop closest to your new address.
Why choose CJ Seguros?
- 5 shops across the country
- Immediate, face-to-face update
- Comparison of various insurers
- Personalised support
Frequently asked questions about updating your insurance after moving house
Do I have to update it on the day of the move?
Ideally, you should do this as soon as possible, so that you aren’t left exposed if something unexpected happens.
Could the update cause the premium to rise?
It may go up or down, depending on the risk associated with the new property. That’s why it’s worth discussing this with an estate agent.
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