Insurance

Flood certificates unveiled as insurer urges Flood Re scheme extension to landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th October 2026, 5 days ago | 0

The government has announced plans to pilot new certificates to help cut flood risks, but one insurance firm says expanding...

Insurance with flood cover for landlords

Author: Jason McClean

5th March 2026, 8 months ago | 0

If you own a let property in a flood area or have suffered flooding previously, then you know how hard...

Pet charity warns landlords may reject pets after insurance amendment

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th September 2025, 1 year ago | 4

A pet charity has warned a government amendment to remove the right for landlords to require pet damage insurance will...

Insurer launches pet damage policy for landlords ahead of Renters’ Rights Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th August 2025, 1 year ago | 17

A new landlord pet damage policy has been launched to provide financial protection for landlords against damage caused by tenants’...

Landlords called out for tenant ’emergencies’ from lightbulbs to leaks

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th July 2025, 1 year ago | 12

Landlords summoned to address what a tenant describes as an ’emergency’ find that many of these issues prove to be...

Common mistakes landlords make when buying landlord insurance

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd July 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Buying landlord insurance may seem straightforward, but many landlords are caught out by the small print or by assuming a...

Choosing the right landlord insurance: What every landlord needs to know

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th July 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Choosing the right landlord insurance can be overwhelming, depending on the type of cover you want. Landlords may assume landlord...

Does landlord insurance cover tenant damage?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th June 2025, 1 year ago | 1

Even the best of tenants can cause damage to your property, but what happens if something goes wrong? It’s important...

Less than half of tenants have contents insurance

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th June 2025, 1 year ago | 2

Only 46% of the UK’s private tenants currently hold contents insurance, down from 51% in 2023 in the face of...

Directors liability insurance?

Author: Readers Question

27th June 2025, 1 year ago | 9

Hi, my daughter-in-law owns a flat in a block of four. She and another owner are Directors, the other two...

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Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th June 2025, 1 year ago | 0

We’re pleased to announce that FG Connect, a respected market research company, has engaged Property118 to assist in their latest...

Landlord insurance for letting to asylum seekers

Author: Jason McClean

20th June 2025, 1 year ago | 3

WHATEVER your politics, the option of letting your rental property to a government agency or charity to house asylum seekers...

Who is responsible for buildings insurance in a share of freehold property?

Author: Readers Question

6th June 2025, 1 year ago | 11

Hello, I’m hoping for some advice or a steer in the right direction. I own a first-floor flat with a...

Fires from disposable vapes could impact landlord insurance claims

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st May 2025, 1 year ago | 4

Warnings over the dangers of incorrectly throwing away disposable vapes could invalidate home insurance. But what does this mean for...

Insurers rejecting storm and flood claims as landlords face flood insurance challenges

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th April 2025, 1 year ago | 3

A new report by consumer group Which? reveals insurers are rejecting weather-related claims such as storms and floods – and...

Landlord maintenance costs skyrocket as landlords turn to DIY to fix damage

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th April 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Landlord maintenance costs have soared as disputes over who’s responsible for repairs continue to rise. According to Towergate Insurance, landlord...

Landlords face insurance pitfalls as tenant actions could invalidate policies

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Landlords are being warned that their insurance policies could become worthless due to oversights and tenant actions. Specialists from Quotezone.co.uk...

Does landlord insurance cover storm damage?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th January 2025, 2 years ago | 0

The winter months often bring bad weather, and storms can cause huge damage to a property, leading to expensive repairs....