Firstly, we must bear in mind that in Spain it is not compulsory to have home insurance. However, 3 out of every 4 homes<\/a> (according to UNESPA) usually takes this service on, as it is highly recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the main reasons for taking out insurance for your holiday home or holiday cottage is peace of mind. This is because, with insurance in place, you won\u2019t have to pay out large sums on repairs. In fact, 16.5% of the Spanish population who have had to pay for repairs to their homes were uninsured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Provided you choose a comprehensive insurance policy, it is very likely that you will save money by the end of the year. The reason is that, in most cases, unforeseen problems tend to arise with your property, and with a good insurance policy, having them repaired won\u2019t cost you anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most common problems that can occur in your home are usually as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n In your flat, house or holiday home, pipes, electrical systems, windows and glass panes, amongst other things, can always break or fall into disrepair. These faults can also affect other items, walls or furniture in your home. A comprehensive insurance policy will not only repair the damage but also replace your damaged belongings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This type of cover is worth considering if you also let out your property or let family or friends stay there. In these situations, provided it falls within the terms of the insurance policy, you\u2019ll have the same cover as if you were there yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This problem is more common than you might think. A fire can be caused, for example, by human error, an electrical fault or a gas leak, and it is one of the most serious problems that can occur in your second home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite being one of the most serious types of accident, many insurance companies, after carrying out an assessment and establishing the cause of the fire, will usually cover the cost of the repairs (provided this is included in your cover).<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is important to bear in mind that your country house, beach house or holiday home may be situated in an area where severe weather events tend to occur more frequently than usual. These usually take the form of torrential rain, gale-force winds, hail or heavy snowfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These weather-related incidents can cause damage to your second home. The most common types of damage range from damage to windows or roofs to flooding. Not all insurance policies cover all these scenarios, so do your research carefully to find one that suits your home\u2019s specific circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This point is of vital importance, particularly if your property is left unoccupied for a long time. There may be a water leak at your second home (whether you\u2019re there or not) which could affect a neighbour\u2019s property. With your insurance, you won\u2019t have any problems, as even the most basic policies usually cover damage to third-party property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition, the cover may also include damage caused by any member of your family to someone else\u2019s home \u2013 in some cases, this may even include your pet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One day you might arrive, for example, at your beach flat and, for whatever reason, find that the door lock isn\u2019t working. You might also have lost your keys or left them inside the flat. Before you panic, call your insurance company, as your cover may include this sort of unforeseen event. If so, your insurer will send a locksmith to fix the lock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This option is particularly useful if you don\u2019t know any reliable locksmiths in the area around your second home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A lot of people don\u2019t realise this, but when you take out home insurance, you can access a service to carry out certain odd jobs around the house. For example, if you need to fit a light fitting, carry out a small electrical job or something similar, and you don\u2019t know how to do it, you can call your insurer and they\u2019ll send a technician to do it for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As with the previous point, this service is very useful if you don\u2019t know any technicians in your local area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is one of the greatest fears we can have, especially if we have a second home in another province, region or country. The fact is that 7% of insurance claims tend to be for theft. This is partly because there are organised gangs that break into holiday homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unfortunately, these incidents tend to happen more often than we realise, but don\u2019t worry \u2013 your insurance might cover it. In fact, most policies cover and compensate for the vast majority of burglaries at home. What\u2019s more, there are special types of cover that also include thefts or pickpocketing on the street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, we would like to emphasise that no insurance policy covers the squatting of homes or properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Broadly speaking, in our view, the peace of mind and benefits that home insurance can provide far outweigh its cost. However, it is important to bear in mind that insurance policies can vary greatly depending on the cover you take out. We have outlined the most common scenarios and types of cover that we believe may be most useful to you, but there are many different options available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For this reason, we recommend that you do your research thoroughly, as there are many insurance companies you can choose from. Also, don\u2019t forget to take a close look at the cover you think you might need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thank you very much for reading yet another article with us; we hope it has helped to clear up any doubts you may have had and enabled you to make a decision. 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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nProperty damage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Fire risk<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Damage caused by weather events<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Civil liability<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The door won\u2019t open<\/strong> at home<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Small home improvements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Heist<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n