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Reviews

3.8

946 reviews
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  • Value for Money
    4.0 (222)
  • Transparency
    3.8 (169)
  • Customer Service
    4.0 (203)
  • Coverage Type
    • Home & Contents (193)
    • Contents Only (49)
    • Home Only (17)
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Lindsay T.

Lindsay T.South-Eastern Region, NSW

1st time insured with them.

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Policy is good value. Easy to talk to over phone to organise. Have not made a claim as I've only been insured with them for a month.
Some of the reviews I have read are negative on claims, but everyone deserves at least one try.
And hopefully I never have to claim.
And if I do I hope that I have no trouble making a claim and it is honered.



It all went ok

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Good value easy to organise. Company new to is so we’ll cast judgement if it continues next premium. Just hope if we have a claim the company will be just as helpful.

Phyl

PhylMetropolitan Adelaide, SA

Home contents insurance

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Lady was very helpful on the phone. This is the first time I have used this company. So can't say much more. But will be your insurance company, when my car is due.



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aiden b.

aiden b.Greater Melbourne (Inner), VIC

Great because they’re cheap until you try and claim!

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Phil

PhilSydney, NSW

  • 2 reviews

Was good

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After comparing a number of different insurers I found that budget direct seemed to be the best value for money. Online application was also easy to complete. Happy with process.

Daarma

DaarmaSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 2 reviews

Very easy, and quick.

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Policy was good value. I was able to reduce the cost, as I knew from the Brisbane floods, that I do not flood, so could exclude that. Reduced the cost.

It’s a company with outstanding service.

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My first year having joined with budget direct and since i haven’t made a claim I’m not sure about some issues but so far has been a good move to join.

Insurance for home

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Provided appropriate information to support individual research to make a purchase of home and contents insurance. Easy to talk to about policy options and excess amounts and adjustments for different scenarios

W.E

W.EMelbournr

  • 2 reviews

Home and content insurance

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The person I spoke at Budget Direct sounds competent and engaging and able to advise me about the right car policy for me. And I ended up saving significant amount when compared with other insurance companies products.

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Great Price

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Good value for money
Easy to navigate site
Better cover when compared to others
Have not made a claim at this stage
Just change to Budget after good reviews and thought time for a change

Fran

FranSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 2 reviews

Affordable Home & Contents Insurance

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This is my first policy with Budget Direct. I chose them because the policy was good value and the price was competitive with my previous Insurer. It was easy to apply online and I am very happy with my policy.

Marg

MargHunter Region, NSW

  • 2 reviews

Informative and fair

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Fantastic value for money
Easy to apply for
Detailed description and explanation of product
Currently been a customer for 2 months
Quick response time
Highly recommend for all your insurance needs

Jaqui Clark

Jaqui Clark

  • 3 reviews

Can’t get better prices anywhere

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We’ve used Budget since moving to Australia, a little over 5 years, for all our insurance needs. We’ve trawled through the internet for better prices but always go back to Budget. It’s easy to set up online but if you have to speak to a representative they are brilliant. They call you back when they say their going to, something very rare.

Donna

Donna

  • 2 reviews

Home and Contents policy

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It was easy to obtain a quote online. I made sure I was comparing exactly the same with my current policy with another company. It was much better value, so after 21 years and multiple policies with said company, I switched my Home and Contents to Budget.

Quick easy and competetive

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Good value easy to set up 1 st time user very able and helpful staff ....find that a thirty word comment is gar too much hope this helps will comment further if claim made

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John and Janine

John and JanineGoulburn Valley, VIC

  • 2 reviews

Excellent experience

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I was with another insurer but inquiries revealed budget direct offered an excellent policy for much less than my previous insurer. Budget direct were easy to deal with with simple, uncomplicated systems. I look forward to being a long term customer.

Easy, affordable insurance.

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Polite and friendly, offering lots of guidance, simple to organise by phone and get discount after having obtained an online quote. By far the least expensive quote in comparison to six other insurers.

carol kearns

carol kearnsMid North Coast, NSW

so happy

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perfect very happy with my Insurance wouldn't go to any other. I'm glad I chose budget direct. I recommend them. They were very helpful at explaining everything. Happy so far.

Value for money

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Other companies overinflated the dwelling value and you were unable to assess your own replacement value. I have built several homes and the one I had insured. My realistic replacement cost has allowed me to insure my property at a realistic cost thus a realistic insurance premium. Matt

Therese I

Therese IGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

Easy and competitive

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I obtained a quote after my original home and contents insurance annual premium increased by well over $100- Great price and quick and friendly customer service. I highly recommend Budget Direct .

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Questions & Answers

Mark S

Mark Sasked

Hi Jimmy,

I'm both sorry and surprised to hear that your claim was rejected as described.

If I'm understanding your review correctly, Budget Direct has denied a claim for theft and vandalism based on your roof being of a different material to the one you declared? If so they are likely in violation of section 54 of the Insurance Contract Act.

In case you haven't already, you can have your claim reviewed by:
1) lodging a complaint with the insurer's internal dispute resolution service. If that fails -
2) escalate by complaining to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority.

It may also be worth getting legal advice.

Let us know how you get on.

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Fired Up
Fired Up

Sorry. I don’t understand. What is your question ?

User

Userasked

( From reading the comments on this site, I am concerned about going with Budget for House and Contents insurance which we pay annually - sounds like they just think they can draw on your account for the next years renewal cost. )
I am also awaiting your answer...

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MONTROSE
MONTROSE

Two days since my question was asked on the same subject.
Surely someone can give us some information re Budget Direct renewal procedures- particularly a representative from Budget Direct.

howard.grace
howard.grace

no they send out the renewal notice first which tells you your new price and the date it will be deducted

terry
terry

Was talking to them on the phone few days ago and they do have a''auto renewal system '' which you can opt out of BUT MAKE SURE you ask for it if and when you purchase the insurance

MONTROSE

MONTROSEasked

From reading the comments re renewals:
- do Budget Direct automatically try to charge your annual cost from your account?
- or do they send out renewal documents advising the new renewal prices and you then choose if you wish to renew?

From reading the comments on this site, I am concerned about going with Budget for House and Contents insurance which we pay annually - sounds like they just think they can draw on your account for the next years renewal cost.

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howard.grace
howard.grace

no they give you a few weeks notice of your new premium being deducted and the price

MONTROSE
MONTROSE

Thanks for your reply.

This was the only major issue that we had with changing to Budget Direct and suspect this may be an issue if you pay monthly. As we pay annually we hope this will not happen without prior notification.

It was interesting to see that someone else had the same question. Hopefully, there will be confirmation on this site from Budget Direct regarding the renewal process.

terry
terry

Hi i replied to someone else on this issue just a little while ago .Should help

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