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Commercial landlords insurance explained
If you are the owner of a buy to let property, you might be the landlord of either or both: residential let property; and commercial let property. Naturally enough, residential property is occupied by private tenants making their home. In …
Looking for the cheapest unoccupied property insurance?
If you own any kind of property, it is rarely with the intention of it remaining empty. Whether it is a house or flat you live in or a buy to let property of which you are the landlord, if …
House sales slow, rents static, payment holidays, and other property news
Strange and unusual times have been brought about because of the coronavirus crisis. Just as in practically every other walk of life, those changes have been felt as keenly in the housing market as anywhere else. Here is a brief …
Do I need a landlord insurance policy?
If you are a homeowner, you are probably aware of the importance of building and contents insurance to safeguard against the risks of serious loss or damage to both the structure and fabric of your home and its contents. When …
Property owners rush to remortgage, Universal Credit advice for landlords and, what should you do if you are halfway through a renovation project …
The continued spread of COVID-19 and the social distancing measures that have followed in its wake quite rightly grab most of the headlines these days. But people still own property that they live in, have tenants, and continue to manage …
Landlords – coping with the covid-19 emergency
As the country faces the biggest lockdown it has ever experienced, the measures taken against the spread of the coronavirus affect everyone. That extends to the private rented sector, where landlords and tenants are in this together. The shared interests …
Unoccupied Property Insurance for the Property Owner
Your property may be unoccupied for periods of time. In terms of your insurance cover that might not be an issue – but it may become one. It’s worth reading on to be sure you’re clear as to the difference. …
Are you a commercial property owner? An important reminder
If you own or are responsible for insuring a commercial property, then, especially in the current circumstances, you must check that your property has the correct insurance. With many businesses temporarily closing – leaving them unoccupied for a period of …
Making Tax Digital, cannabis farms, and a renewed interest in the PRS ….
It pays to stay abreast of the news if you are a landlord. You never quite know if or when something maybe afoot that is going to impinge on your buy to let business. So, here are a few of …
Carbon monoxide – the silent killer
Carbon monoxide (CO) is produced when carbon fuels, including coal, wood, gas and oil do not burn properly – typically because of a lack of air. CO is a highly toxic, odourless and colourless gas, so almost impossible to detect …
