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Landlord Insurance for DSS tenants

For landlords insurance, we define a DSS referral let as property occupied by tenants where the rental agreement is with the DSS, council or Housing association and they, not you as landlord, has control of who lives in the property. (This form of let is usually more expensive to insure than a professional or subsidised let)

Note that better rates are available for property let to tenants where the tenancy agreement is with the tenant, but the rent is subsidised by the DSS. e.g. through Universal Credit.

Policies normally offer the options of covering:-

  • The buildings

  • Property owners liability

and some contracts may be extended to include accidental damage to the buildings and employers liability. We offer the best landlords insurance of DSS referrals and online quotes for all type of let/ unoccupied property.

Request a free no obligation quote for your DSS landlords insurance

We have available several schemes suitable for Landlords Insurance of property occupied by DSS tenants. To obtain a personalised quote please select the appropriate drop down menu: we can discuss your situation and requirments to ensure we offer the most suitable policy we have available.

Non Standard Risks

We are always ready to consider non standard risks - such as property close to flood areas, previous claims, non-standard construction. In such cases complete the online application, provide as much information as possible (dates, amounts, causes and what risk-prevention measures have been undertaken - for claims, exact construction if non-standard) and we will refer it to underwriters. We will accept properties with flat roofs but if they are over 5 years old then damage to, or caused directly or indirectly by, the flat roof is excluded unless the roof is inspected annually by a competent person, repairs undertaken expeditiously and a record kept. Property in high-risk areas may be subject to a higher excess and specific peril's may be excluded. Property older than 1850 or based in Northern Ireland cannot be catered for on the online system - however if you telephone us on 01388 607140 we can usually obtain terms.

Portfolios

The quotation system handles any number of properties - including shops, offices and single-tenure commercial: subject to underwriting purchase can be made online if the total sum insured does not exceed £3,000,000. A premium will be indicated up to £10,000,000 sum insured. Above that we will review the prtfolio and approach several of our other markets for a competitive quote.

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More about landlord's house insurance - companies we use, cover

We only provide insurance for the UK market although we will quote for ex-pats who have moved abraod but who wish to insure property in the UK (English law will apply)

Scope of permission

Link to our initial disclosure document

Portwood Insurance Brokers

We have been insurance brokers for more than 40 years and aimed to give advice to customers about their 'demands and needs'. Unless you call us our products are offered on a 'non-advised' basis - it will your responsibility to ensure the product is suitable on the information provided. If you contact us advice will be provided and a recommendation made on the appropriate policy

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For any further help: please call us on 01388 607140 if you need any further information.


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