16th March 2010

Holiday Home Insurance

Schofields - holiday home insurers
Welcome to these pages on the topic of holiday home insurance, supplied by Schofields who specialise in holiday home
insurance for UK and overseas property.

The policy is tailored to the specific requirements of holiday home owners. Simple to understand insurance in plain English that covers holiday homes whether occupied, unoccupied or holiday let.


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French Holiday home insurance

Better to be safe than sorry

One of your biggest purchases and greatest financial commitments is likely to be your holiday home in France. From fire to flood, frozen pipes to fallen trees, opportunistic burglars to legal liabilities - these are just some of the potential problems that your holiday home could encounter.

Ignoring the need for adequate insurance to protect your French house and its contents could prove to be a costly mistake. Just because it is out of sight, it really mustn’t be out of mind.

Comprehensive insurance designed for French home owners

Holiday Home Insurance for FranceSchofields have tailored an insurance policy that covers holiday homes and second homes in France. The policy does not restrict cover when your house is left unoccupied and includes specialist cover for holiday letting.

Policy documents are written in plain English, with no unreasonable exclusions, clauses or sneaky requirements inserted in the small print. All claims are handled in the UK by specialists with over 23 years extensive experience of the French market.

Please review the information on these pages for advice on insuring your house in France.

Insurance for your holiday home in France

A guide to insuring your holiday home in France

Blue House InsuranceThis article outlines what insurance cover owners of holiday homes in France need and what requirements might be placed on you, with regards to holiday letting, unoccupancy etc.... some of which may be unreasonable more...

Do you have adequate holiday letting insurance?

Holiday MakerHoliday letting can be a risky business and the unforeseen can ruin your letting season. From floods to fires, bursts to burglaries, liability claims and possible legal action from injured renters, could all lead to expensive consequences should something go wrong. more...

Does your holiday home insurance cover damage by UK guests?

Wine Stain - House InsuranceEach individual’s insurance requirements are likely to be different, and it’s likely that you will only realise what is actually covered when you need to claim. When disaster strikes, you don’t want to discover that you aren’t insured for the incident, so check any policy restrictions thoroughly. more...

Insuring your second home in France or the UK?

Have you read the small print?Although choosing insurance can be a tedious task, protecting your investment is vital, especially when it is in another country. UK owners of French holiday homes are faced with a common dilemma... should you choose an insurer based in the UK or France? more...

Check your French home insurance covers burst pipe damage

Burst Water PipeYet again, this winter has seen some areas of France affected by freezing temperatures and more could be on the way. Unfortunately, there will be some holiday home owners who will return to their properties to discover extensive water damage due to burst pipes. more...

Does your French insurance protect your home from the elements?

Aftermath of a stormAs the sun sets on another French summer and the last holidaymakers depart, many holiday home owners will be visiting their properties less frequently, or even locking them up for the winter. To prepare for any repeat of the fierce storms that swept across south west France throughout January and February, check that your insurance protects you from the elements of winter. more...

French holiday home insurance

Insurance for your holiday home in France- designed specifically for you

French Holiday Home InsuranceIf you are going to use your French property as a second home or holiday let it for investment income it is essential that you are protected with suitable home insurance. Specialist insurance designed for you – from Schofields. more...

French holiday home insurance - designed for you

Holiday Home Insurance House
7 questions to ask when getting French holiday home insurance...

1. What are the policy exclusions during unoccupancy?
2. What happens when I have a claim in France - will you send a loss adjuster?
3. Is the policy wording in English?
4. Am I covered for holiday letting - accidental damage, loss of rent, public liability etc?
5. How do I cancel my policy - do I have to give notice?
6. What theft cover is included?
7. What are the security requirements - do I have to install shutters, certain locks?

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