Consumer Corner: From garden furniture to holiday homes what to be aware of this summer with insurance cover

Homeowners with children in Ireland typically have €1,451 worth of garden accessories.

Summer is a time when many people head off on holidays for a couple of weeks. While away from your home, there can be a lot to consider should anything go wrong.

Not only that, but there are many additional factors that will come into play during the summer months — such as what would happen if your barbecue caught on fire and did damage to your property? What if something happened to your expensive garden furniture, or will your home insurance policy be valid if your home is vacant for more than a month?