Yes, Buildings Insurance is also commonly known as Fire Insurance. It covers a property's structure if there is damage caused by events including fire, typhoons/windstorms, and explosions. Many homebuyers looking to take out a mortgage need to buy fire insurance, as it is required by banks before they will approve a home loan.

If you wish to transfer your existing fire insurance policy (issued by another insurance company) to  OneDegree for your fire insurance protection: 

For the application of a new fire insurance policy with OneDegree, we will notify your mortgage bank and submit the new policy documents. 

Please note that we are unable to represent you in making inquiries or cancellations of your existing fire insurance policy with the mortgage bank or other insurance company. If you wish to cancel the renewal of your existing fire insurance policy or apply for a premium refund, you will need to follow up with the relevant parties directly. 

Regarding our current list of banks/companies that accept mortgage customers for OneDegree fire insurance, please refer to the information below: 

Do all banks in Hong Kong accept OneDegree Fire Insurance? 
 

Annual policy premiums range from 00.034% to 0.15% of your Sum insured, depending on your insurer’s terms. For example, for a policy with HK$ 4,500,000 Sum insured, you may pay between HK$ 1,530 (HK$ 4,500,000 x 0.034%) and HK$ 6,750 (HK$ 4,500,000 x 0.15%) each year.

OneDegree offers 0.034% premium rate for the first year, which is the lowest in town. Get a quote for your property here.

OneDegree Fire Insurance premiums are fixed at 0.034% for the first year of the Sum Insured. The rate is applicable to residential properties of all types and all ages. Get a quote for your property here.

When purchasing fire insurance from a bank, the premium rate may depend on your property's type and valuation. For example, village houses and older buildings will tend to cost more to insure than private housing estates and newer buildings. The rates offered by banks generally range from 0.034% to 0.15%.

You can choose one of the following to be your policy's Sum Insured:

1) Your original mortgage loan value;

2) the cost of your property reinstatement;

3) your current mortgage loan value.

If you choose your Sum Insured to be the cost of rebuilding your property, a property valuation must be conducted annually and the Sum Insured may change year to year depending on the valuation.

Many homeowners choose a Sum Insured equal to their current mortgage loan value. However, a mortgage loan's value drops over time, which means the Sum Insured will also decrease. If you have any doubt, you may check with your mortgage bank for the exact Sum Insured required.