In message , Mike
writes

"chris French" wrote in message
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Also a good idea to leave heating on so that your insurance company will
believe that it hasn't been unoccupied should the worst happen.

A better option is probably to tell them.

Unfortunately many won't cover the house after 30 days - even for an extra
fee.


I'm sure they won't.

But then I'd find one who will, I'm sure it won't be that hard. My
parents had to deal with this, and as it happens they had no problem
with the insurance co.

Fire while away from house. Oh where were the occupants? oh it's been
empty has it, oh dear, you aren't covered for the 30 grand of
repairs.......

It really isn't worth it
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Chris French, Leeds