Unwary homeowners could find themselves coming under financial pressure this bank holiday weekend, it has been suggested.

According to Nationwide, the forthcoming long Easter weekend could see a significant number of Britons opting to spend time in their gardens. Meanwhile, research from the financial services provider indicated that more than a third (35 per cent) of respondents claim that the contents of their garden is worth between 250 pounds and 1,000 pounds.
However with “such a large amount of money being spent” on green spaces, people were urged against relaxing too much during their long break as they were reminded of the threat of opportunistic thieves. Research from the firm also revealed that it receives the highest number of claims in relation to gardens for the loss and damage of furniture and ornaments. As such, homeowners were advised of the need to take out an adequate insurance policy to protect their home against opportunistic thieves.
Following a break-in at a garden, those who have find that they are without insurance or lack an adequate policy may find that they have to dig into their own pockets and purses to meet the cost of repairs and replacing products. This may impact upon their ability […]

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