AA spokesman Ian Crowder said home owners were better off opting for a joint buildings and contents policy which only increased 4.9pc last year to an average cost of Â£200. Reader offer: get free home emergency cover with Â£69.95 when you buy Telegraph Home Insurance.ollow. Comments. The AA is expected to say that the average building insurance policy has increased to Â£143 a year â a rise of 10pc, in its latest Premium Index report due to be published next week. The cost of contents-only insurance has jumped by 8pc to an average of Â£72 a year.
Lavender is also being studied for antibacterial and antiviral properties. Lavender oil is often used in other forms of integrative medicine, such as massage, acupuncture, and chiropractic manipulation.
Best for: Falling asleep. Lavender has been helping people nod off for thousands of years. This small, purple flower is one of the most commonly used herbs â it can be turned into essential oils, perfumes, rubs, candles and almost anything else.