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Looking after your home

Looking after your home can be a fun hobby or it can become a headache if things go wrong. Here are a few things to consider when owning a property to help you take care of your biggest investment.

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    Report a Defect

    Use our 'Repair Selector' tool to report details of your defect.

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    How to prevent condensation and mould in your home

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    You will need to take out your own contents insurance.

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