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Do I need house insurance and how much does it cost?
We’ve answered all of your questions about house insurance to help make sure you've got the cover you need.
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House insurance is crucial for protecting your home from fire, floods, and accidental damage. Most policies automatically include EQC cover for natural disasters, and you should also consider contents insurance for your belongings.
When getting a policy, you must set a 'sum insured'—the total rebuild cost, not the market value. You can calculate this using the Cordell Sum Sure Tool. Lenders require insurance before settlement, so it's vital to shop around for quotes early.
What insurance do you need on your house in NZ?
House insurance
Contents insurance
Life and trauma insurance
EQC insurance
House insurance can provide cover for flooding and much more.
How much is house insurance in NZ?
When should you get home insurance when buying a house?
How do you calculate house insurance value NZ?
Property repairs can be hugely expensive. Insurance can help.
What to do after a fire with my house insurance?
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