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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 …
Does my landlord policy include replacement locks as part of the cover?
This really depends on your let property insurance policy and the circumstances surrounding the need to change locks. In some cases, your let property policy may typically provide replacement locks for doors and windows, up to a pre-set amount and …
8 things landlords need to know for 2024
What do landlords need to know for this year? Here we share 8 things landlords need to be aware of … 1. Renters’ Reform Bill The landmark legislative change is likely to be progress on the long-awaited Renters’ Reform Bill …
Landlord insurance and tenants
Renting out property can be a lucrative venture, but it comes with its fair share of responsibilities and complexities. A crucial aspect of this venture is understanding the dynamics of the relationship between a landlord and their tenants. In the …
Getting the most appropriate cover for your let property
To understand how you might get the most appropriate cover for your let property, it might be helpful to recap the difference between buy to let insurance and standard home insurance. What is the difference between an owner-occupied mortgage and …
