Tag: landlord insurance

Landlord Liability Insurance Explained

Author: Mark Alexander

16th September 2025, 7 months ago | 0

Most landlords focus on buildings and contents insurance, but landlord liability cover is just as important. Without it, you could...

Buildings vs Contents vs Combined Landlord Insurance

Author: Mark Alexander

9th September 2025, 8 months ago | 2

One of the most common questions we hear from landlords is whether they need buildings insurance, contents insurance, or a...

What Landlord Insurance Actually Covers (and What It Doesn’t)

Author: Mark Alexander

2nd September 2025, 8 months ago | 0

Landlord insurance is essential, yet many property investors are unsure what it really covers. Some assume a standard home policy...

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th July 2025, 9 months 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, 9 months 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, 9 months 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, 10 months ago | 1

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

Landlord insurance for letting to asylum seekers

Author: Jason McClean

20th June 2025, 10 months ago | 3

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

Paymentshield enhances tenant’s contents cover for pet damage

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th February 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Insurance provider Paymentshield has revamped its tenant contents policy ahead of the Renters’ Rights Bill which will restrict landlords from...

Landlords offered pet damage insurance ahead of Renters’ Rights Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th January 2025, 1 year ago | 14

A new landlord pet damage policy, called ‘Not for Lions’, has been unveiled to protect landlords’ rental properties. The provider,...

What type of landlord insurance do I need?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

As a landlord, you may be thinking about adding extra cover for your landlord insurance. Standard landlord insurance covers risks...

Why choose The Home Insurer for landlord insurance?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

With thousands of insurance providers to choose from it can be tricky to decide which one to go with.  ...

Surge in commercial to residential conversions across England

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

There has been a big increase in the conversion of commercial properties into residential units across England, research reveals. The...

Can a leak caused by tenant negligence lead to a claim against the freeholder?

Author: Readers Question

11th November 2024, 1 year ago | 3

Hi, I own the leasehold for an upstairs flat, which I rent out to tenants. The issue I have is...

The Landlord Exodus: It’s Not Just Landlords Who Are Feeling the Pain

Author: Mark Alexander

27th October 2024, 1 year ago | 1

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the UK’s private rented sector, you’ve probably noticed a big shift happening: landlords...

Why your landlord insurance might not cover you for subletting

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Subletting has become a common practice in recent years but can be dangerous especially if a tenant is subletting without...

Do we need Limited Liability?

Author: Readers Question

17th September 2024, 2 years ago | 10

We have recently heard that landlords should set themselves up as a Limited Liability Partnership in case they should ever...

Fair share of freehold insurance bill?

Author: Readers Question

12th August 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Hi, I own (through my limited company) a 1st and second floor 3 bedroom flat which is a rental property...

What will landlord insurance look like if proposed government measures are imposed?

Author: Readers Question

8th August 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Hi, Until now I have been happy and confident with my landlord insurance packages and their level of cover. Moving...

The Realities of Private Sector Landlords: Profit, Costs, and the Rental Market

Author: Julie Ford

5th August 2024, 2 years ago | 1

In recent years, the private rental market has come under intense scrutiny, with accusations of landlords profiteering at the expense...