While it may seem like a costly indulgence, property experts recommend that homeowners should be spending 1 per cent of their home's value on improvements annually. According to the Land Registry, the average price of a house in the United Kingdom is about £180,000, meaning you should be spending about £1,800 per year on home maintenance. (read more) "Home Maintenance – A Simple Investment"
Beware of a New ‘Crash for Cash’ Scam
Motorists are being targeted by a more aggressive version of the 'crash for cash' scam. In the past, criminals would stage collisions with unsuspecting motorists in order to file fraudulent insurance claims. If a criminal was able to avoid the insurer's fraud detection systems, he or she stood to earn a sizeable payment. Recently, criminals have begun trying a more direct approach.
Countering Whiplash Fraud – AXA Insurances Approach
"Our approach to a complex issue is pretty straightforward. We focus our immediate attention upon the cause and circumstances of the accident with particular reference to the claimant's allegation of injury. Moving quickly is vital in identifying any spurious claims being made against our mutual customers.
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