Tag Archives: unoccupied property insurance
Legal responsibilities for owners of empty properties
Your property is empty, you no longer live there and you’re awaiting its sale. It’s easy to think you can put responsibility for it to the back of your mind, but that isn’t the case. For as long as you …
Vacant property risks: what owners need to know about empty buildings
Do you own a residential property that is likely to become empty for longer than a month or so? Are you aware of the distinct empty property risks and the extent to which these may impact your buildings insurance? There …
How to secure an empty property
If you have to leave your home or a let property empty for longer than a month or two, it is more vulnerable to loss or damage. That makes securing the dwelling important not only for its physical protection but …
What is unoccupied property insurance — and when do you need it?
It’s important to know when your insurer is likely to regard any property you own as unoccupied. That’s when you might find that the safeguards typically protecting your home or let property fall short of what’s required – or may …
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 …
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 …
The hidden things you need to know when you have an empty property
“Safe as houses” the saying goes. But there’s an important qualification you might want to consider if you’re planning on leaving your home or let property unoccupied for longer than a month or so. These practical and financial considerations could …
Who needs unoccupied property insurance?
Whether you are a homeowner or landlord, unoccupied property insurance is needed by anyone who owns a property that will be left vacant for an extended period, typically more than 30 or 60 consecutive days, depending on the insurer. Standard …
What to do if you own or are buying an empty home
Britain’s population is both growing and the age profile is getting older. These are just two of the factors contributing to an overall shortage of housing. Add in the fact that there are an estimated 700,000 empty homes in England …
Technological solutions for monitoring unoccupied properties
If you own a property that you know will stand vacant and empty for longer than a month or two you might already have heard about the need for unoccupied property insurance. As we’ve explained in our comprehensive guide to …
