HOME INSURANCE
Looking after your Home
Insurance needs
Protect your home in the event that something happens
with MortgageLine’s home insurance. Our home insurance covers risks such as fire, theft, loss and damage. Having your property and possessions protected by home insurance comes with the peace of mind that should the worst happen, we’ll be there to help when you need us.
MortgageLine and our insurance partners Allianz and Zurich
can provide you with a competitive Home Insurance Quote.


Why do I need Home
Insurance?
If you own and live in your home, it makes sense that you would want to protect it against any potential loss or damage. MortgageLine’s home insurance for homeowners features many great benefits:
- Save up to 10% when you get a quote and purchase your insurance online.
- Access to 24 hour emergency and claims helplines.
- Alternative accommodation cover if you need to move out while repair works take place following a claim (up to 20% of the sums insured).
- Replacement locks up to €700 if keys are stolen.
What does Building Insurance Cover?
Buildings insurance covers the cost of repairing for damage or loss to the structure of your property.
Buildings insurance covers the physical structure of a property, such as the walls and roof, against damage, loss and theft. It also covers permanent fixtures and fittings within the home, including bathroom suites, fitted kitchens and built-in wardrobes.
With buildings insurance, you are protecting the building against damage but also in the event that something disastrous happens and you have to rebuild the home in its entirety.

Advice on Home Insurance Cover Types
MortgageLine offers expert advice on various home insurance cover types, ensuring you make well-informed decisions that align with your needs. Here’s a breakdown of each insurance type:
Buildings Insurance
Your home is likely your most valuable asset. Buildings Insurance covers the cost of repairing or rebuilding your home if unforeseen circumstances damage it. MortgageLine advises finding a policy that covers all structural elements, including roofs, walls, and permanent fixtures, ensuring you are fully covered against the unexpected.
Contents Insurance
From furniture to personal items, Contents Insurance covers everything inside your home. MortgageLine provides insights into selecting a policy that offers the right level of cover for your belongings, whether you’re concerned about theft, damage, or loss. Our advice helps you understand policy exclusions and limits to ensure your possessions are fully protected.
Multi-Year Home Insurance
Multi-Year Home Insurance could be an excellent option for homeowners seeking stability in their insurance expenses. MortgageLine advises on multi-year policies that lock in your premium rates, helping you avoid annual increases and simplifying budget planning. We guide you through the benefits and considerations of securing your home insurance in the long term.
Renters Home Insurance
As a renter, protecting your personal belongings is essential. MortgageLine offers advice on Renters Home Insurance, which covers your personal property within a rented residence. We help you find suitable coverage that protects against theft, damage, and personal liability, ensuring peace of mind in your rented home.
Landlords Home Insurance
For property investors, protecting your rental properties is key to maintaining your income stream. Landlords Home Insurance is designed specifically for rental properties. MortgageLine advises on policies covering property damage, liability issues, and loss of rental income, helping you safeguard your investment and continue reaping its benefits.
Holiday Home Insurance
Owning a holiday home comes with unique risks, especially when the property is unoccupied for periods. MortgageLine provides advice on Holiday Home Insurance, ensuring you have coverage for the building and its contents and protection against potential liabilities. We help you understand the special terms involved in insuring holiday property.

Tips & Tools
The Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland’s Rebuild Calculator is a handy tool that can help you calculate the rebuild cost of your home, giving you peace of mind.
This calculator is intended as a guide only to give you an indication of the rebuilding cost of your house. To be totally confident that your home is adequately insured, an independent surveyor, can calculate the exact rebuilding cost of your home. Rebuild costs should also factor in the costs of professional services, if for example, you needed to avail of a solicitor or architect.
Is building insurance compulsory?
If you are planning to buy your home with a mortgage, your lender will require that you take out buildings insurance.
Buildings insurance is compulsory if you are planning on buying you home through a mortgage lender. In general, buildings insurance is a condition of the mortgage and must be enough to cover the outstanding mortgage. If you don’t have a mortgage but own a property it is advisable to have home insurance as it will protect your property against damage or loss.
MortgageLine can help you understand the different types of home insurance policies that are available to you. We can help you evaluate your individual home insurance needs and find a policy that provides the right level of cover for your situation at a competitive price.
Please remember it’s important to carefully review the policy terms and conditions before purchasing a policy to ensure that it meets your needs and provides adequate cover.








