Aviva
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Compare buildings & contents quotes.
Use the checklist below to keep your comparison accurate (buildings vs contents, sums insured and valuables), then use Top Picks to start quotes directly (or open a profile first).
- ✔ Avoid underinsurance
- ✔ Compare limits & excess
- ✔ Transparent disclosure
Top picks for home insurance
Use “Get quote” for the fastest route, or open the profile for what to check first.
Direct Line
Review limits, exclusions and excess before buying.
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Compare cover details fairly before you choose.
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Run a structured comparison across providers.
Before you compare
Get these inputs right to avoid misleading results.
Buildings vs contents
Make sure you’re comparing the same cover structure.
Home vs contents →Sums insured
Confirm rebuild and contents replacement values.
Underinsurance →High-value items
Check per-item and total limits for valuables.
High-value items →Excess & claims
Compare excess and claims conditions — not just premium.
Excess explained →All comparison partners
Cross-check results by using another partner with the same inputs.
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GoCompare
MoneySuperMarket
Quotezone
Next steps after you get quotes
Pick the best-value policy for your needs — not just the cheapest price.
Check key limits
Look at what’s covered, what’s excluded, and important limits.
Re-check sums insured
Underinsurance can reduce claim payouts.
Underinsurance →Use an insurer profile
Quick “what to check” pages for common insurers.
Browse insurers →Need basics first?
Start with our home essentials guides.
Home guides →Car insurance quotes: FAQs
Quick answers to common questions before you buy.
When is the best time to buy car insurance?
Many people compare well before renewal. Prices can vary a lot depending on timing, so it’s worth checking earlier rather than leaving it to the last minute.
What excess should I choose?
A higher excess can reduce the premium, but you’ll pay more if you claim. Compare quotes like-for-like by keeping excess consistent.
Excess explained →Does no claims discount guarantee a cheaper price?
Not always. NCD can help, but insurers price differently and other factors matter (vehicle, postcode, usage, claims history). Always compare.
No claims discount →What should I check besides price?
Look at exclusions, limits, excess, add-ons (legal, breakdown), and claim requirements. A slightly higher premium can be better value.
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