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Our Knowledge Base is full of helpful blog articles, guides and checklists to help you through your property insurance journey. There are also in-depth guides to key categories, including unoccupied house insurance.

Classroom for laws for Scottish renters

New Laws For Scottish Renters Gives More Security

By UKinsuranceNET in News

Major changes to Scottish law came into effect on Friday (1st December) that have been described as a “new dawn” for private renters by Shelter Scotland. Anyone signing a tenancy from 1…

04 December 2017
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Enhanced equity release plan figures continue to grow

Enhanced equity release plan figures continue to grow

By UKinsuranceNET in News

The latest data from the Key Retirement’s Q3 Equity Release Market Monitor shows that sales of equity release plans have increased in the three months to October 1st – an…

01 December 2017
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Floods and storms

Floods and storms

By UKinsuranceNET in Insurance Advice

The winter season is upon us again and, with it, comes a time when many homeowners are likely to worry about the risk of flooding to their property in the…

23 November 2017
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Landlords- do you know your responsibilities?

Landlords: do you know your responsibilities?

By UKinsuranceNET in News

Research by online lettings agents LetBritain, cited in an article by and published by Landlord Today on the 16th of November, reveals some disturbing gaps in the knowledge of many…

23 November 2017
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Airbnb landlord makes £11.9 million

Airbnb landlord makes £11.9m in a year renting hundreds of London...

By UKinsuranceNET in News

How much do you reckon you might earn in a year as the originally-envisaged Airbnb host sharing some part of your home to the typical guest? It is likely to…

17 November 2017
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an image of a technician installing a carbon monoxide alarm as Call for carbon monoxide alarms to be fitted in all let homes

Call for carbon monoxide alarms to be fitted in all let...

By UKinsuranceNET in News

Pressure is mounting for carbon monoxide (CO) detectors and alarms to be installed in all homes in the private rented sector. On the 10th of November 2017, Landlord Today highlighted…

14 November 2017
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Man conducting electrical checks

Report Calls for Mandatory Five Year Electrical Checks in Private Rented...

By UKinsuranceNET in News

A report from The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector Working Group suggests that new legislation is needed in England to improve electrical safety in homes in the private rented…

08 November 2017
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Protect yourself from property fraud

Protect yourself from property fraud

By UKinsuranceNET in Insurance Advice

Bricks and mortar remain one of the most valuable assets that any of us may own. For criminals looking to make a substantial quick return, therefore, property is very much…

25 October 2017
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What Does Home Renovation Insurance Cover?

By UKinsuranceNET in Insurance Advice

With any home renovation project, there are innumerable details to be considered and preparations to be made – plans to be drawn up by architects and engineers, maybe, planning permission…

20 October 2017
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Landlord building insurance for housing benefit tenants explained

Landlord building insurance for housing benefit tenants explained

By UKinsuranceNET in Insurance Advice

As a landlord, you are not always obliged to have building insurance for your let property. But there are many instances when it is a safeguard you cannot – and…

13 October 2017
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UK landlords among the poorest in Europe

By UKinsuranceNET in Landlord Advice

At the labour party conference this September, leader Jeremy Corbyn revived the prospect of rent controls in as a tactic for reducing spiralling rents in the private sector. Not only…

12 October 2017
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Houses which have let property insurance

What Does Let Property Insurance for Housing Benefit Tenants Cover?

By UKinsuranceNET in Insurance Advice

People who are in rented accommodation – whether in the private or public sector – and who are on low incomes or unemployed, qualify for benefits to help pay their…

11 October 2017
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