Landlords

What is index-linked buildings insurance?
What is index linking, and how does it work? In this article, we look at the benefits of an index-linked policy.

Guide to the Non-Resident Landlord Scheme
The Non-Resident Landlord Scheme applies to landlords who own rented property in the UK but spend more than six months abroad. Read our guide to the scheme including what to do if it applies to you.

Is buy-to-let worth it?
Buy-to-let landlords: what are the risks and rewards of buying a rental property? If you are thinking of becoming a landlord, make sure you know what’s expected of you and how to make the most of your investment.

Landlords: A guide to DSS tenants
A DSS tenant is someone who pays their rent with housing benefit. The term DSS is still used even though the DSS no longer exists as an organisation.

How can insurance help landlords protect their property from bad tenants?
How does a landlord evict troublesome tenants? Or better still, how does a landlord avoid troublesome tenants? Have a read of our guide to find out more.

What's the difference between leasehold and freehold?
If you’re looking to buy a property, you’re likely to come across the terms ‘freehold’ and ‘leasehold’ used in their descriptions. Here, we explore exactly what these terms mean and how it affects your property ownership.

What are the differences between buildings insurance and home insurance?
Whether you are a first time landlord or you have been renting out properties for many years, having the right insurance in place is critical. In this article, we look at whether buildings insurance is the same as home insurance.

Guide to building insurance
All property owners should have building insurance, but it is important to understand exactly what is covered under this policy. In this guide we'll explain what building insurance covers and answer some of the most common questions.

Understanding Insurance Premium Tax
What is Insurance Premium Tax and why do we have to pay it? In this guide, we look at the background of IPT and how it works.

UK landlords views on post-Brexit private rental market
With the date for Brexit coming closer and no deal agreed, we surveyed our landlords to try and get an insight in their outlook and preparations they have made

How to: leaving your house unoccupied
There are a number of safety considerations to think about which can impact your insurance if you leave a property unoccupied for a length of time. Our guide provides tips on leaving your property unoccupied and what insurance you will need.

Quastel Associates - why a correct valuation could be the most important thing you have
We speak to Mark Smith, Managing Director at Quastel Associates, to find out what a professional valuation is, what’s changing in the market and why a correct valuation could be the most important thing you have.