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Probate and unoccupied property: what executors need to know
Being the executor of a will can be quite a responsibility. While the estate is in probate, you are charged with looking after potentially substantial financial and property assets. Get things wrong and you could find yourself personally liable for …
A drop in rent levels, quicker housing transactions, the hottest homes for sale, and other UK property news
With the housing market showing signs of seasonal slowdown, October brought several key updates for landlords, investors and home movers alike. Rental prices dipped sharply in parts of the country, the government outlined potential plans to modernise the homebuying process, …
Peace of mind this Christmas: securing unoccupied homes over the holidays
As the festive season approaches, many of us may be heading off to see family or taking a well-earned winter break. But Christmas is also one of the riskiest times of year for unoccupied homes. Leaving a home empty for …
Liability insurance and landlords
At Cover4LetProperty, our landlords and holiday home insurance policies include £2m property owner’s liability (POL) insurance as standard – with the option to increase the cover up to £5m if required. So, what is liability insurance and why is it …
Lets and pets, Zoopla House Price Index, energy price cap, best performing properties and other UK property news
The latest UK property news reflects a fairly mixed bag of subjects – of interest to landlords, tenants, and homeowners alike. Let’s take a brief look behind the headlines … Pets in lets still unresolved Landlord Today on the 1st …
Preparing your second home for winter visitors – or winter closure
As the year draws to a close, many UK second home owners face a familiar decision: whether to welcome winter guests or close up the property until spring. Whichever route you take, preparation is key to keeping your home safe, …
Landlord’s obligations
As a landlord, when you enter into a contract with your tenants you are taking on a number of responsibilities and obligation – many of which also come with the force of law. The majority of these relate to ensuring that …
Winter and your unoccupied main or holiday home: what insurers expect
With the winter months approaching, you’ll want the reassurance that your second or holiday home stays safe and secure while it remains unoccupied. Of course, the same applies to any property left empty for an extended period – whether that’s …
How to manage a UK holiday home from a distance
Owning a holiday home is something many people dream about, and with good reason. It gives you a place to escape to more or less whenever you want, and if you let it out, it can potentially bring in some …
Introducing our new manager at Cover4
We’re delighted to welcome Billy Roy as the new Manager at Cover4. With a strong background in the residential and commercial property owners’ markets, he brings over 9 years of expertise in key areas such as customer service, regulations, and delivering the …
