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That’s it for another year; the show season is nearly over. Since May, our team of insurance Inspectors have travelled the length and breadth of the South West, stopping off at no less than 17 agricultural events from Stithians in Cornwall to Shepton Mallet in Somerset.
You might ask why we’ve called this blog entry ‘cups …

Homeowners across the Westcountry are being reminded to take security more seriously with thousands leaving their properties unattended during the holiday season.
Rural insurance firm Cornish Mutual is highlighting the message as part of a public awareness drive being launched this week, to help reduce the number of burglaries in the region and the likelihood of …

The seventh part of our guide to letting property covers safety regulations for your let property.
Landlords are responsible for ensuring that their property meets the latest relevant safety standards.
The landlord should make sure onsite inspection and testing is performed where applicable to appliances within a rented property. An up to date formal record of these …

Sonya Bedford is Associate and Head of Renewable Energy at Stephens Scown. Sonya specialises in the agricultural sector helping farmers and landowners with acquisitions and disposal of farms and estates; farming tenancies and partnerships; land management and diversification. She has experience acting for landowners in the renewable energy field in particular options with wind farm …

Checked your passports, sun cream and swimming gear? What about security? It’s not something you immediately think about when heading on holiday, but Devon and Cornwall Police says most burglaries happen when properties are empty.
It’s always a good idea to make your home appear occupied when you go away, whether it’s for a few days …