• 47% of households¹ invested in garden improvements during pandemic.
• Outdoor lighting, garden furniture, canopies, pizza ovens and hot tubs top list.  
• The average household pandemic spend on gardens is £1,976.
• GoCompare Home Insurance share tips on garden security.

Buyers rank their top 20 essential home features   

• Other big movers: plenty of electrical sockets and lounge big enough for large TV.
• Connectivity is king with strong broadband, mobile phone signal and 4G or 5G now deemed home essentials.
• Annual survey reveals how pandemic has changed homebuyer priorities.
• Just one in ten potential buyers are interested in period features.

• Majority of campers take valuables on holiday or to a festival.
• Only 16% of home insurers automatically provide cover for items away from home.

Comparison site warns buyers they MUST shoparound for insurance as premiums can vary more than for conventional cars

Ahead of the half-term getaway - Gocompare Car Insurance shares 10 tips for safe road trips.

• Two thirds of households are planning a staycation this year, and majority are going by car!
• Warning that some insurers consider fitting external accessories such as a roof rack, a bike rack or a tow bar as a modification.
• Drivers are urged to check with their provider to ensure they are covered.