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A complete BER rating guide

This guide will provide you with information about the BER rating scale, what is it, why it’s important to have one, and where to find or request it. We'll also see what grants are available for home energy upgrades and how a high BER rating can bring down the cost of your home insurance.

Taking the stress out of managing household chores

Research reveals the ‘to-dos’ Irish householders hate the most, with almost 3 in 10 having to take a day off work to catch-up on chores and one quarter spending four days a year just thinking about the life admin they need to complete.

Inflation leading to underinsured homes

Zurich survey indicates inflation could be leading to underinsured homes with over one third of homeowners unaware that premiums are calculated on the rebuild cost and not the value of their home.

How to prevent the escape of oil

One regularly overlooked piece of home maintenance is that of oil supply and storage. Escaped oil can cost a household hundreds of euros per year, as well as additional safety and environmental concerns. These tips will help you to prevent the loss of oil around your household.