Is Life Insurance top of your landlord’s must-have list? No? Well, it really should be. We caught up with Monica Bradley, company director of MB Associates, to chat about why landlords who don’t insure themselves are playing a risky game. Not one that will backfire on them, admittedly, but one that really could leave their …
We write a lot about all the rights and responsibilities of landlords, but not everything falls on the owner of a property – tenants’ contents insurance is the responsibility of the renters. While tenants’ contents insurance is the responsibility of the renter, your landlord has some legal responsibilities to ensure the property they are letting …
Are you making mistakes when it comes to insuring your property? Let’s take a look at the ten most common mistakes that people make. Whether you’re a first-time landlord or you’ve been in this game for a while, you’ll know that owning and renting out a property comes with its fair share of responsibilities. One …
Research from an industry supplier has revealed that despite often spending hundreds of pounds repairing pet damage, landlords can’t recoup their costs. The Lettings Hub says more than three-quarters of landlord’s report damage caused by pets but more than 50 percent of these can’t recover their costs. A new report, ‘What’s the Damage?’, has been …
Have you got life insurance? As a landlord, you’ve got the legal things you need, Gas Safety Certification, EICR and EPC. You’ve probably also got Home Emergency Insurance, in case of any issues in your property. Maybe you’ve even got Rent Guarantee Insurance, to cover any missed or part payments. But have you got life …
Firstly, congratulations on becoming a landlord! As a landlord, there is a lot you need to consider and insurance is just the start… Insurance These aren’t legal requirements, but there are two main insurances that we’d recommend you get: Home Emergency Insurance: Ours will give you comprehensive cover for just £130 for the year. While …
How can you prepare for any and every eventuality? What a couple of years it has been! As the nights draw in, we are all looking towards Christmas – an extra special one this year, after the last-minute cancellation of festivities that capped a crazy 2020. As boosters are made available to keep the strain …
The weather is on the turn, the pumpkins have been binned and the end of the year is very much in sight. It can only mean one thing – Christmas is on the way! So while you’re thinking about your gift and wish lists, you should also be thinking about contents insurance. According to research, UK …
Talking about the weather used to be a simple British pastime, but these days it’s no longer smalltalk. While we’ve often rolled our eyes at the impact a simple change of seasons can have on the reliable running of our transport systems, the weather across the world is taking a darker, more dangerous turn. In …
Landlord insurance is a must-have for all homeowners. However, there is often some confusion about what exactly landlord insurance is and what it does. Given the great variety and abundance of insurance packages available, inexperienced landlords may often waste money on unnecessary coverage that isn’t tailored to their needs or circumstances. This guide will help clarify …
