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Commercial property risks landlords often overlook (and how insurance protects you)
If you are the landlord of commercial premises, it is natural to focus first on protecting the structure of the building. However, commercial property risks often extend beyond the fabric of the premises itself and are influenced by how the …
House prices and landlordsâ gripes hit the UK property news headlines
The latest house price index and the geopolitical events shaping the housing market feature in this monthâs property news headlines. In the meantime, landlords complain about delays in the justice system and a shortage of skilled tradesmen to fit energy-saving …
Insurance for small commercial units: offices, workshops, warehouses & studios
If you own or are running a small business, with small commercial property insurance it is important to achieve appropriate alignment with the particular type of premises you occupy and the business activities carried out there. Whether itâs an office, …
UK holiday home insurance vs standard home insurance: whatâs the difference?
They are both homes you own, so it may seem reasonable to assume that the insurance covering one would also be suitable for the other. However, this is not always the case. Because a holiday home is often used differently …
How to winter-proof a holiday home: insurance, maintenance and empty-period risks
If you are wondering, how do you winter-proof a holiday home, then this post will help get you started ⌠Winter-proofing a holiday home involves preparing the property for cold weather and possible periods of vacancy. This typically includes protecting …
Unoccupied property insurance: rules, restrictions and what you must know
Properties can become unoccupied for more than a short period of time for many legitimate reasons â from refurbishment projects to gaps between tenants; an extended hospital stay to a property undergoing probate; or the sale of a home. When …
Landlord contents insurance: what it covers and when you need it
Quick answer: what is landlord contents insurance? Landlord contents insurance protects the items owned by a landlord inside a rental property, such as furniture, appliances, carpets and curtains provided for tenantsâ use. It differs from buildings insurance, which covers the …
Landlord buildings insurance: whatâs covered and whatâs not in 2026
If you have any kind of buy to let business â even as a part-time or âaccidentalâ landlord â your most precious asset is likely to be the building itself. That is what makes landlord buildings insurance such an indispensable …
Make your property eco-friendly
Below are a number of tips as to how you can help make your property eco-friendlier. They apply to any property, whether it is let, owner-occupied or anything in between. These are very practical minor tips that you can do …
Landlords feature prominently in the latest UK property news headlines
Whether itâs warnings about the impending introduction of Rentersâ Rights legislation, the rental yield from HMOs, or the cost of tenancy void periods, landlords and the private rental sector seem to have stolen many of the UK property news headlines …
