Do you own a condo, house or townhouse? If you do, there are a number of things that you need to keep in mind. For example, do you know how changes to building bylaws and codes affect your insurance?
This resource centre highlights many of the unique considerations faced by homeowners. Please take a few minutes to review the articles below. If you have a specific question that you would like us to answer, please email us and we’ll do our best to respond.
There are many reasons why your home may become vacant and uninhabited. However, once this does happen, your original house or condo insurance policy coverage may change. Learn what these changes could be, how to protect a vacant home, and how this relates to renovating your home.
Does your home insurance policy offer "guaranteed building replacement cost coverage"? Square One will teach you what protection this coverage actually provides, how to find the replacement cost of your home, and the best way to protect yourself against the unexpected.
Did you know that your home's landscaping can be covered under your home insurance policy? Square One explains how your gardening equipment, fences, shrubbery, and precious plants can be covered, as well as the limits to this insurance.
As a condo owner, it is important to protect your investment. Personal belongings, premises liability, and unit improvements all need to be insured against unexpected harm. Learn about all the benefits and how you are protected with Square One's comprehensive condo owner policies.
Learn how homeowners can reduce their impact on the environment with an Active House. Discover the features and benefits of this type of home and why you may want to consider this type of house.
Looking to reduce your carbon footprint? Learn what a net-zero or net-energy home is and the features and benefits of these types of new homes.
As a retiree, you're probably eager to travel to a warmer location. Use these tips to protect your home, belongings and liability while you're away.
One of the tasks that go hand-in-hand with the end of the vacation season is closing your pool, whether it’s an in-ground affair or the above-ground version. Learn all the tasks that need to be done before summer ends.
Even the best gardeners suffer damage during the winter. Here are some common winter concerns and the remedies you can employ to keep your garden healthy.
Properly maintaining your home's pool during the spring and summer is important so you can enjoy it to the fullest. Learn how to clean the pool, what chemicals to use and even pool covers to consider.
Renting your home, condo or vacation property is tempting, as the income can help reduce the cost of your own vacation. Becoming a landlord requires work.
The more energy efficient a home, the more cost effective it is and the better it is for the environment. Energy use in a home can be traced to five areas.
Using contractors from Craigslist can be a great way to find someone who can renovate your home for a cheap price. However, that low price could cost you more in the long run if you’re scammed. Learn the ins and outs of using a renovation contractor from Craigslist.
This guide helps homeowners not only understand all the aspects around home insurance, we also give you tips so you can save money on your insurance policy too. Learn about different coverage types, terms to know, what’s covered and more. Get all your questions answered in one guide.
An energy audit is an assessment of your home’s energy efficiency. In this guide, learn how to determine the source of air leaks, check home insulation and appliances, and other tips to save energy around the home.
Check out Square One's tips for renting and hosting properties through Airbnb. Learn more about how Airbnb and how their system works.
Learn how to deal with complicated and loud neighbours as a homeowner, condo owners, renter or landlord. This guide reviews everything you need to know with advice from lawyers.
Learn what fee simple ownership is, how it works and it's differences from a leasehold. This guide also covers leasehold terms, insurance considerations and other commonly asked questions.
If you are a condo or townhouse owner looking to buy in the near future, there are special considerations you will need to recognize when it comes to your insurance coverages. Square One explores how you protect condo and townhouse improvements, personal liability, contents, and more.