Is it compulsory to buy home insurance?

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12 comments to Is it compulsory to buy home insurance?

  • Acka

    The mortgage company will insist on Buildings insurance

    But contents is up to you – but I really do advise it –

    if cost is an issue, skip the accidental damage bit and go for a high excess to cover you in a fire or other total loss.

    The Buildings insurance will start when you exchange contracts/money. This is often why people get buildings cover from the mortgage co, its so much easier.

  • hawk

    no but is advisable to do so

  • Spam

    Only if you have a mortgage

  • laplandfan

    You would be mad if you chose not to insure your home! Think of what would happen if your home burnt down and you had no insurance!!!!?????

    My mortgage company insisted and checked we had buildings insurance before we got mortgage!

    Our home insurance began on the day we exchanged and completed contracts.

  • Y!A staff Nazi

    If you want a loan to buy the house, yes.

  • CHARITY G

    If you are paying cash then no . . . If you have a mortgage . . . generally yes . . . your mortgage broker or bank rep. will be able to refer you . . . your mortgage bank will generally require that you make payment to them for property taxes and insurance . . . you will pay on a monthly basis with the money held in escrow.

  • trickygirlb

    If you have a mortgage then you will have to have homeowners insurance. Yes you will have to have the insurance before you move in and before your loan is finalized.

  • Sarah

    No, I don’t think so but any mortgage company will insist upon you getting life insurance.

  • Chuck P

    Yes if your home is financed. But think about all the things that could go wrong with your home from a storm ripping shingles from the roof to busted pipes flooding the carpet and floors. All of which on there own could cost more to repair than 10 yrs worth of insurance premiums.

  • lillardlane

    It is good common sense!

  • amyk

    If you have a mortgage it is mandatory. Either way, it is important. You never know what can happen! Usually, you have to pay for your insurance before or at the closing table when the purchase is complete.

  • robert c

    Advisable !Yes !Compulasory!No!But saying that Mortgage Lenders insist this is written in the deal!

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