Category: Home contents

We hope this never happens, but if any of your precious belongings get damaged or stolen out of your home, you should be able to provide us with proof of ownership when you claim for it against your home contents insurance policy. Imagine our hero, Mr Larry Lounger, living peacefully in the Smith family’s lounge. He was the foundation for countless […]

As we brace ourselves for a potentially icy winter, millions of South Africans are preparing for the possibility of up to 16 hours of daily loadshedding in the months ahead. With many of us turning to alternative heating sources such as gas, paraffin heaters and open fires, safety becomes paramount to prevent becoming part of South Africa’s winter home fire […]

Loadshedding is more than just a nuisance. For South African consumers, it’s hitting the wallet hard. Of late, King Price Insurance has seen a 100% increase in claims for appliance damage caused by power surges. And with Eskom’s finances dwindling, as revealed in its State of the System Presentation, the situation may worsen. This alert comes from Wynand van Vuuren, […]

Admit it. You want your home to be in good condition but you don’t necessarily want to spend your time off up a ladder, pulling leaves out of a gutter, fixing broken things, and generally tending to your home. But when your home is your biggest investment, maintaining it is a non-negotiable. Also… If you have buildings insurance (or any […]

You can’t argue with the fact that the last 2 years have done a number on our personal finances. And flip, we get it. We understand how crazy it can get for people to save money, pay off their debts, and work towards their financial goals in this economy. If ever there was a time to explore new budgeting strategies […]

Everyone’s worried about how much everything costs… And for good reason. With the way our expenses are increasing, it’s tough to decide when and where we should spend more money. If you’re anything like us, you’re probably experiencing moments of panic whenever you have to swipe for more than R100. The thing is, there are loads of household items that […]