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  • Insurance cover limits Jun 7, 2012
    Limits may apply to insurance cover for high-risk, large or valuable homes.
  • Lighting costs Jun 1, 2012
    Using old-style incandescent light bulbs is throwing money away – and with rising electricity prices they're getting even more expensive to run.
  • Alarm monitoring May 8, 2012
    If you buy a house fitted with a monitored alarm that you don't want, make sure the system is disabled.
  • More exemptions for DIYers  Jan 31, 2011
    It’s good news for DIYers with a bit of time up their sleeve this summer.

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