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Energy price cap, August house price index, damp and mould in rental homes, mortgage activity forecasts
Here we share a round-up of some of the latest UK property news headlines … Energy price cap to rise – what does this mean for bills? Wintertime means that many families will once again be worrying about their heating …
Seasonal risks for empty homes: Why time of year matters for your unoccupied property insurance
You may already be aware that once you’ve left your home empty and unoccupied for longer than a month or two, you typically need a special type of standalone insurance – unoccupied property insurance – in order to maintain an …
Quick guide to unoccupied property insurance
If you own property – whether as an owner-occupier, a landlord, or as an investment in commercial premises – it faces a range of risks and perils if it is left empty and unoccupied for longer than a month or …
The importance of unoccupied property cover
If your property stands unoccupied for more than a specified number of consecutive days, your buildings and contents insurance could be at risk. Here, Cover4LetProperty explains why this matters and what options are available to protect your investment. The background …
From probate to renovation: When does a property really count as ‘unoccupied’?
Whether you’re a landlord facing a long void period or a homeowner leaving your property empty for a few months, understanding when a property is officially classed as ‘unoccupied’ can save you from unexpected insurance issues, council tax surprises, and …
Thinking of letting your UK holiday home? Here’s how it changes your insurance needs
If you own a second home, you also have ready access to extra earnings by letting it out from time to time. Though it’s likely to be an attractive way of generating additional income, remember that letting the holiday home …
The call for Stamp Duty reform, landlords’ exodus, sea view values, Zoopla house price index
Want the latest landlord and UK property news? Then just read on. Here we’ll lift the lid on just some of the headlines … Landlords urged to sign Stamp Duty reform petition Advocates for landlords are calling for a revision …
What is the best let property insurance?
If you are a landlord looking for the best let property insurance, then you may be keen to achieve this while still keeping to a sensible budget. There may be few people these days, in any walk of life, able …
Thinking about AirBnB-ing your property?
If you’ve a spare room or are planning to leave home to take your own holidays, Airbnb offers a relatively easy way of earning some extra cash. But for all the millions of successful overnight stays, however, Airbnb hosts also …
Protecting your empty property over winter
There might be any number of reasons why you are leaving property you own empty and unoccupied this coming winter: your work might be taking you away from home for several months; the home you live in, a holiday home …
