Home insurance news and articles
Youi’s home insurance articles that help you maintain your house as well as the valuable and loveable contents within your home.
Be prepared, not scared, and learn to look after your home in case of a flood, bushfire, or severe weather.
They say home is where the heart is, so we want to do all we can to help you protect the things dearest to you. Youi’s home insurance articles provide you with helpful home maintenance tips as well as effective ways to prepare your home for all that the Australian climate can throw at you.
Rural Home Insurance vs Standard Home Insurance: What’s the Difference?
While rural home insurance may be similar to standard home insurance policy, there may be extra factors to consider depending on the property’s location and features.
Saving Time, Spending More: Australia's Bad Convenience Habit
Biting your nails, leaving dirty dishes in the sink, or doomscrolling before bed.
Caught in the Subscription Traps
Signing up for a free trial can feel like a great idea – little risk, all the rewards.
Confessions of a Bin-fluencer: Your Street's Unofficial Bin Night Authority
We've all been there: jolted awake by the sound of the garbage truck making its way down the street, scrambling to get outside with the bin just in time, only to realise it's the wrong one.
Landlord Insurance vs Home Insurance – Which Do You Need if You Have Tenants?
Read our guide to landlord insurance vs home insurance to help avoid unexpected gaps in your insurance cover if you’re renting out a property that you own.
Home Maintenance Guide: What to Check and When
A regular home maintenance schedule can help safeguard your property against damage caused by adverse weather events, bushfires, and general wear and tear.
Building Insurance vs Home Insurance: What’s the Difference?
Undecided between building insurance vs home insurance? Learn the key differences, what each covers and which could suit you and your property best.
How much does home insurance cost and what affects your premium?
Wondering how much home insurance costs in Australia? Learn what impacts your premium, average price ranges and how to potentially lower the cost of your cover.
Do I Need Home and Contents Insurance for an Apartment?
Strata insurance covers your building but what about your belongings? Learn how apartment contents insurance helps cover your valuables and liability.
Reap What You Sow: Australians Are Growing Their Way to Grocery Savings
If you've hesitated at the shops when throwing your fresh produce into the trolley, you wouldn't be alone.
How to Make a Home Insurance Claim
Whether you live in the home you own or rent it out, making a home insurance claim doesn’t have to be stressful. Learn more about the insurance claim process.
How to Help Prevent a Lithium Battery Fire
Learn how to help prevent a lithium battery fire at home. Discover what causes battery fires, warning signs of battery damage and how to charge devices safely.
How Much Is the First Home Buyer Stamp Duty Concession?
Learn how stamp duty affects first home buyers in Australia, with tips on concessions and using a stamp duty calculator to estimate costs.
Top 5 Home Electrical Hazards
For better electrical safety at home, learn the warning signs of faulty wiring in a house, how to manage electrical hazards and when to call an electrician.
Are Solar Panels Included in Home Insurance?
Solar panels are usually covered by home insurance. But do you need to tell your insurer about them? Will your premiums go up? Learn more with Youi.