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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
Lifestyle
Clare McCarthy

Your home may be underinsured due to rising rebuild costs amid warning to act now

Irish homeowners have been warned they may be underinsured due to the rising costs of rebuilding a home.

Building costs have jumped significantly over the last six months with price increases of between 15 per cent and 44 per cent - meaning it will cost more to rebuild your home after a claim.

As many as 40 per cent of property owners have already received a warning letter from their insurer to ensure they have the correct cover in place in the event of an insurance claim.

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