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UK mortgage holders receive fireworks warning

Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2005

Homeowners have received a final warning from insurers to make sure they protect their homes and gardens against Bonfire Night damage.

According to a survey by AA Insurance, UK mortgage holders could face a final bill of up to £810 million if they're not covered for any unexpected damage caused by bonfires and firework displays.

The research reveals that although Brits own over £5.7 billions worth of outdoor property, only 23 per cent of homeowners claim to have insurance for it.
Kevin Sinclair, managing director of AA Insurance, says, "The garden is an increasingly central part of our living space, all year round, but we have a worryingly cavalier attitude towards insuring the property outside our homes.
"Every year Guy Fawkes celebrations wreak havoc in gardens across the country, so we need to make sure we’ve protected our outdoor property."


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