Landlords
Guide to high-value home insurance in the UK
When your home and contents reach a certain value, you need the flexibility of high-value home insurance to ensure you’re properly covered.
New EPC regulations for landlords
From 1st October 2030, all private rented homes in England and Wales must meet EPC category ‘C’ standards. Landlords that don’t comply will face fines of up to £30,000. We look at the changes in detail and timelines you’ll need to meet.
Protecting your home from storm damage – what you need to know
We look at the risks that storms pose to your property, what steps you can take to protect it, and who’s responsible for repairing shared fences, gates and fallen trees.
A UK landlord’s checklist
As a property owner you will have far more work to do than many people realise. We've put together an essential landlord checklist to make sure you've got things covered
What is index-linked buildings insurance?
When you take out building insurance, you need to remember that rebuild costs can go up yearly. That’s why many people opt for a policy with a blanket sum insured or index-linking for peace of mind.
What is a landlord association, and should I join one?
Frequent and major legislative changes within the UK rental sector can make being a landlord feel like an uphill struggle. We explore some of the main landlord associations in the UK and the benefits of joining one so that you can find the support you need.
What to do when your tenant loses their job
With the average UK household predicted to spend 54% of their post-tax income on rent and household bills by the end of 2022, it’s clear that the pressure on landlords and tenants financials is set to increase. To help ease the financial pressure, we’ve put together our top tips for landlords to help tenants amid the cost-of-living crisis.
The UK guide to commercial tenant eviction
A comprehensive guide to evicting a commercial tenant and regaining possession of your property.
What is commercial property insurance?
Commercial Property Insurance is one of the most important things to remember when purchasing your new property.
Is buy-to-let better than a holiday let?
Are you deciding whether to invest in a holiday home or a buy-to-let property? We look at the pros and cons of owning each.
Guide to escape of water
We look at what ‘escape of water’ actually means, what’s covered by your insurance policy, and how you can lower the risk of water damage at home.
How to protect your home from flooding
We examine what to do if you’re immediately affected by a flood and how to protect your property in the future.