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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.

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What are Empty Property Grants? (2024 Update)

By UKinsuranceNET in Unoccupied Property Advice

There is a widely acknowledged shortage of housing in the UK. However, the latest government statistics from November 2023 revealed that 261,189 long-term empty properties in England have been vacant…

19 February 2024
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Do I need Buy-to-Let Insurance? Everything landlords need to know

By UKinsuranceNET in Landlord Advice

Whether you’re a seasoned property investor or considering venturing into Buy-to-Let properties, understanding the necessity of Buy-to-Let Insurance is paramount. In this guide, we’ll explain the fundamental aspects of this…

14 February 2024
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Insuring an empty property after someone has died (2024 Update)

By UKinsuranceNET in Unoccupied Property Advice

When someone dies, the house in which they have been living is likely to become unoccupied. The property may remain empty throughout the period of probate – during which the…

12 February 2024
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How you can minimise the impact of water damage with Unoccupied...

By UKinsuranceNET in Unoccupied Property Advice

Whether you’re temporarily relocating, renovating, or waiting for new tenants to move in, leaving your property unoccupied can expose it to various hazards, including water damage. Here, we’ll explore how…

09 February 2024
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The true cost of Unoccupied Property Insurance: a guide

By UKinsuranceNET in Unoccupied Property Advice

As a property owner, understanding the true financial implications of obtaining insurance is paramount. Here, we’ll examine the various parameters that influence the price of Unoccupied Property Insurance, also known…

05 February 2024
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What is Landlord Insurance, and do you need it?

By UKinsuranceNET in Landlord Advice

Owning a rental property can be a lucrative investment, but it also comes with its own risks and responsibilities. As a landlord, it’s important to protect your property from potential…

01 February 2024
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Rising mortgage costs for landlords, Devon’s short-term lets under the spotlight,...

By UKinsuranceNET in News

It’s been a busy time for writers of UK property news headlines. Landlords have been warned about the rising costs of mortgages. Short-term lets seem forever under the spotlight. Hotspots…

19 July 2023
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What is the Renters Reform Bill and how will it affect...

By UKinsuranceNET in Landlord Advice

Billed by the government itself as one of the most significant pieces of legislation affecting England’s 11 million or so renters, it’s hardly surprising that the Renters Reform Bill has grabbed…

11 July 2023
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Plea to reverse decision on mortgage interest relief, latest House Price...

By UKinsuranceNET in News

The latest UK property news headlines are underscored both by the challenges facing the private rented sector and continuing concern about the overall state of the housing market. Pressure groups…

07 June 2023
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House prices this May, earnings and property prices, commercial property energy efficiency, Help to Buy making a comeback?

House prices this May, earnings and property prices, commercial property energy...

By UKinsuranceNET in News

UK property news inevitably focuses on the state of the housing market and the movement in average house prices. The month of May is no exception. There is also an…

10 May 2023
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Expanding mortgage market, help for Welsh landlords, house prices in retreat, and anyone for a £95,000-beach hut?

Expanding mortgage market, help for Welsh landlords, house prices in retreat,...

By UKinsuranceNET in News

UK property news describes a housing market in relative retreat. After many months of runaway increases, prices have now stabilised to the point of dropping back several points in the…

04 May 2023
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an image of a row of houses discussing Benefits of mortgage overpayments

Benefit of mortgage overpayments, house prices, record prices faced by first-time...

By UKinsuranceNET in News

In recent UK property news headlines, the housing market continues to feature relatively high mortgage interest rates. Although house prices have largely stabilised, they continue to creep up steadily –…

27 April 2023
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