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Home contents vs. buildings insurance explained simply

What’s the difference between home contents and buildings insurance Insurance doesn’t have to feel like homework. If you’ve ever wondered whether your couch, your ceiling, or your gate motor is actually covered, you’re not alone. Home contents and buildings insurance are often lumped together, but they cover very different things. Once you know the difference, choosing the right cover becomes

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Home office at your place? How to make sure your insurance matches your setup

More South Africans are working from home than ever before. This isn’t a chat-up line (woah, who’ve you been hanging out with?) to get you out of the office and into your lazy boy, laptop balanced on your knees. Apparently, according to several 2025 reports, remote and hybrid work is actually on the rise again in South Africa. We didn’t

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The safest place to buy a house in South Africa

The safest place to buy a house in South Africa

When it comes to buying a home, there are a few non-negotiables… A decent coffee shop nearby, great schools, and (most importantly) safety. You’re not just buying walls and a roof, you’re buying peace of mind. In sunny South Africa, where crime is an unfortunate reality, choosing a safe neighbourhood could mean the difference between sweet dreams and sleepless nights.

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Bought your first house? Here’s what your insurer needs to know

Have you signed on the dotted line and picked up the keys to your first home? Well, then you’ve probably spent a small fortune on takeaway coffees, late-night Pinterest scrolls, and arguing about paint swatches. But before you settle in too deeply, there’s 1 thing left to sort out… Your home insurance. Whether you’re still figuring out how to bleed

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Is it covered? The surprising things your home insurance might pay for

When we talk about the reasons for getting home insurance, we generally think about the big, obvious stuff… Like fires, burst pipes, fallen trees and runaway geysers. But did you know that your policy might also cover a few unexpected and oddly specific things? If you’ve ever looked at the king’s policy docs (don’t lie, we know it’s page turner)

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Winters arrived: Here’s how to keep your home warm and safe

When the temps drop and the heaters switch on, it’s time to make sure your home is ready for winter. We’re talking geysers, inverters, and all the little things that can go boom if you’re not careful. Luckily, with King Price, keeping warm doesn’t mean playing with fire. Let’s get into it. Geyser wisdom: Don’t let your hot water dreams

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The secret to making your appliances last longer

Appliances aren’t cheap: Here’s how to make them last Let’s be real. A top-of-the-range fridge in South Africa can cost R1 million (yes, you read that right). Even if your budget isn’t fit for a king, your household appliances are still a major investment. So, how do you make sure your trusty washing machine doesn’t conk out just when you

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How to protect your appliances from power surges

The shocking truth Ever wondered why your trusty fridge suddenly stops humming or why your high-end TV flickers into oblivion? It’s probably not haunted… The culprit could be a power surge. In a world where loadshedding and unpredictable power supply have become a norm, protecting your appliances should be as crucial as insuring your car or home. A power surge

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Underinsurance is a scam (that you might be pulling on yourself) 

Did you know that if you underinsure your home contents, your insurer will only pay out a percentage of what you claimed? It’s like ordering a large pizza and only getting 1 slice. Tragic.  The math of underinsurance (don’t worry, it’s simple)  – If your stuff is worth R400,000 but you only insured it for R200,000, guess what? You’ll only

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Home contents insurance and proof of ownership: Why it matters

Home contents insurance and proof of ownership: Why it matters

We really hope you never need to use this, but in the unfortunate event that something valuable gets damaged or stolen from your home, you’ll want to be able to prove that you own it when you make a claim. Yep, that’s right – having proof of ownership is a standard part of home contents insurance, and it’s the same

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