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Rent levels, regulating housebuilding, what to look out for when buying an older property and “bribes” to secure a house purchase
What are the current hot topics of UK property news? Let’s delve behind some of the headlines to find out. New attack on Airbnb landlords in Scotland – possible bin collection charges The government in Scotland already regulates Airbnb properties …
I have loss of rent cover and my client has left the property owing me money. Can I claim?
Unfortunately, no you cannot. If your tenants were forced to vacate your property as a result of an insured risk, your let property insurance may offer you contributions towards your loss of rental income and emergency accommodation expenses for your tenants. …
How can I pay for my cover?
We are pleased to accept a wide variety of payment methods, including some of the most popular in use today. That includes the following options: credit cards – carrying most of the major market brands (excluding American Express); bank debit …
Pests in your property – whose responsibility is it?
Dealing with pests in a property can be a frustrating and sometimes alarming experience for landlords and tenants alike. From rodents to insects, pests can cause damage, health hazards, and discomfort. However, determining who is responsible for addressing pest issues …
March Home Upkeep
Maintenance is something to think about throughout the year for any property owner. Only by keeping your home in a good state of repair can you get optimum enjoyment from it and maximise its capital value. Regular home maintenance also …
The six issues that can affect your property’s value
Whether you are a homeowner or landlord, one of the biggest assets you’re ever likely to own is your property. It is hardly surprising, then, that the value of that property – and the factors that may affect it – …
Growing the PRS could boost public revenue, latest house prices, the happiest places to live in the UK and other property news
Here is a round-up of some of the latest UK property news stories … NRLA: Growing the PRS would boost Government coffers by £10bn An assessment conducted by the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) recently predicted that Treasury revenues could …
Is it safe to pay online?
At Cover4LetProperty, we pride ourselves on only using the highest industry strength website security measures to keep your personal data safe at all times. This includes both your application and policy details as well as when you make a payment …
Why is landlord insurance more expensive than home insurance?
To begin to answer this question it might be helpful to look at the use to which two different types of property are put: Home insurance a home is where you live – you might be an owner occupier or …
Section 21 and gas safety, house prices fell 1.8% last year, exodus of Scottish landlords, and landlords forced to seek lower rents
In the clamour of competing headlines, property news continues to steal the limelight for many of the UK’s landlords. By keeping abreast of the latest changes, you can stay ahead of the game and help ensure that your buy to …
