Speak directly to our team
01603 216399
Landlords – Do you need insurance?
Standard buildings and contents insurance is not sufficient for your buy-to-let property.
If you have tenants you will need landlord insurance which provides additional covers to protect you, your tenants, and your assets.
Leah Mayes of Alan Boswell Group explains why leaving £200,000 of your own money with a complete stranger is not necessarily a good idea.
How our customers rate us
As ALWAYS one of the best companies I deal with as a Landlord.
Do you need insurance?
“There’s many reasons why a landlord needs insurance. I think the easiest way to put it across is…would you take £200,000 of your money, give it to a stranger (although on paper have passed references – are fabulous tenants) and ask them to look after that money? And in six months, to a years time, expect all of that money to still be there when you ask for it back?
“That’s what you’re doing with your house. You’re lending it to a tenant for six months/a year and you’re trusting that person to look after that property.”
Related Pages
Landlords Insurance
Flexible landlords insurance products from a market-leading broker. Compare quotes for your buildings, contents, and liability insurance for commercial or residential properties.
Landlord Building Insurance
Landlord building insurance is a vital cover for your rental property we can search the market, compare quotes, and arrange your insurance so you get the best cover available.
Landlord Legal Expenses Insurance
Provides cover for your rental property, including repossession of the property and other legal disputes.
Rent Guarantee Insurance
Provides insurance for non payment of rent in the event of a tenant defaulting as well as any landlord legal expenses cover of up to £100,000.
Tenant Referencing for Landlords and Letting Agents
Referencing of tenant(s) employment history, tenant history, identity and credit history and affordability.
Related news
Guide to renting out a property furnished or unfurnished
Are you unsure whether it’s best to let your property furnished or unfurnished? Our guide looks at the pros, cons, and implications for both kinds of let.
Legal requirements when letting a holiday property
Owning and managing a holiday let comes with a number of responsibilities. To help you meet your obligations and stay on the right side of the law, we explore the legal requirements for renting out a holiday home.
Landlord’s guide to government deposit schemes
When a landlord takes a tenant’s deposit, the money must be protected in one of the government-backed deposit schemes. We explain how these schemes work and what your obligations are.