Buying a new house - Insurance required

  • DerekP's Avatar
    I am about to exchange contracts on a new house. I need to get buildings insurance for this new house from the point of exchange. I currently have buildings and contents insurance with Tesco Insurance. Do I need to take out a new policy? Can I just change the address of my current policy and is there some overlap while we complete this sale. Thanks for any advice
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  • RossM's Avatar
    Former Community Manager
    Hi , you wouldn't require to take a new policy and this can be changed over on the existing policy. If you would like to call our customer service team they can help you with this. Our number for Home Insurance is 0345 246 2904 (or 0113 820 9994 from a mobile) and our opening hours are 08:00-21:00 Mon-Fri & 09:00-17:00 Sat -Sun. This can also be completed online through 'Your Insurance Account'. However, there wouldn't be any period where both properties are insured at the same time.