Thursday 9 June 2011

Finding The Best Landlord Insurance

By John Dunning


Investing in property has always been seen as an excellent long-term investment. Over recent years, there has been a big increase in landlord's buying properties specifically to let out. These types of investments bring in a regular income each month as well as the opportunity to make money at the end of the mortgage period. However, landlords can have extra risks, so it is vital to have the correct type of landlord insurance.

All properties need to be insured correctly for the building and contents. Buying homes to let out can bring extra risks that need to be adequately covered. However, there are number of specialist insurance schemes on the marketplace that can give landlord's the cover they need.

Choosing a specialist insurer who deals with buy to let homes is an excellent choice. These firms have plenty of experience with the rentals market, and give the correct types of cover. For example, cover can be provided against rent guarantee, any unoccupancy periods, damage and theft caused by tenant as well as covering against any unpaid utility bills.

When looking for any quotations, it is important to include the correct details. Homes let out to students, DSS claimants and working tenants all have different conditions. Choosing the right of type cover will ensure that the landlord is covered against all eventualities.

The cost of cover can vary quite dramatically between different companies. It is very important to do plenty of research to make sure that you get value for money for the cover that you require. However, there are still bargains to be found as some companies will give at least 10% discount for people who have been claim free for at least three years.

Buying properties has been regarded as an excellent investment for many years. Due to the length of any mortgage, good returns can still be made over the long term. As the rentals market becomes more buoyant, it is a good time to invest in the buy to let properties, so choosing the right landlord insurance is vital so that landlords are protected from many eventualities.




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