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.
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.
Renters Insurance in Australia: What Cover Do You Need When You’re Renting?
When you’re renting, home insurance that covers your belongings for events such as theft, fire and flood might be key. Discover contents insurance for renters.
What is Portable Contents Insurance?
Find out how portable contents insurance can safeguard your mobile phone, bike, electronic devices, jewellery and other valuables you carry outside of the home.
Do I Need Home Insurance if I Have Body Corporate Insurance?
Body corporate insurance covers buildings and common areas, but does it include your belongings? Find out why home insurance might be worth considering.
How to Baby Proof Your Home
While falls are a common cause of injury for kids, other accidents can happen too. This home safety checklist may help you to protect your children from harm.
Moving Out of a Rental Checklist for Australia
Navigate the end of your lease with ease. Use our moving out of a rental checklist for Australia to get organised, understand requirements and claim your bond.
Unveiling Australia’s Unofficial Neighbourhood Rules
Whether you choose to keep your distance from your neighbours or have them over for dinner every now and then, there's still the expectation of mutual respect – unspoken or otherwise.