Cheap multi property landlord insurance

Request a quote for your multiple property insurance

We have access to many schemes offering great cover and competitivge prices for multiple property insurance. These are not available online so we suggest that you request a call-back so we can discuss your needs and find the most suitable policy for you. Select the appropriate option from the 'Houses' drop-down men. (We can cover commercial proeprty as well)

Under NO circumstances should the landlord reduce the sum insured on the house below the reinstatement cost.

Save money on insuring multiple houses.

Advantages of multi property landlord insurance

There are some advntages with a multi property landlord insurance policy, over having several single property policies. As a landlord expands their property portfolio, completion dates are unlikely to occur at the same time each year, which means that they have to keep track of multiple insurance policies - one for each home. Furthermore the insurance broker has to administer several policies, send out renewal notices etc. In addition the landlord may have different policies with other Brokers: property of non-standard construction e.g. felt roofs, may be insured with one broker and normal property with another.

Having a single, cheap multi property landlord insurance policy removes these difficulties with the following advantages

Only one renewal date for the portfolio.
Only one insurance broker.
Easy addition (or removal) of one or multiple properties from the policy due to acquisitions or dispersals
The broker also only has one policy to be concerned about . With all the data together it is easier to look for alternative quotations and this reduces administrative overheads (it also makes it easier for the underwriter)
The landlord benefits from this reduction in administration costs as the broker can pass on savings in cheaper premiums.

Whilst the inherent underwriting terms are the same there are additional factors designed to make the premium cheaper.

One administration fee (based on the number of properties covered) at a reduced rate rather than one fee on every policy
Reduced minimum premiums for buildings and contents.
Premium based on overall claims experience of the risk. Each property added on benefits immediately from the overall claims experience discount, rather than starting off with no reduction.
Non-Standard property (location or construction e.g flat roofs) can also be covered - subject to referral.

Virtually any classification can be covered, no matter the type of tenants - although the premium will depend on the type of tenant. The following are the main classes.

Assured Shorthold tenancy Agreement between Landlord and tenant - tenant pays in full from income
The most common tenancy for the new landlord - and the cheapest/ safest. We call this a 'professional let'.
As above but the - tenant receives an amount to pay the landord e.g. universal credit or the landlord is paid direct by a third party.
The key point is the Landlord or their agent controls who occupies the house. We call this a 'subsidised let'. we rate this the same.
DSS lets - the contract is between the Landlord and another agency e.g. council - which has control over who occupies the house
Tenants may change regularly and short term. We call this a 'DSS referral. The lack of control is a factor in the increased premium. See below for property occupied by asylum seekers.
Houses let to students - can be multiple occupancy.
Students may only be in for a year and the house may be vacant when they are down. We call this a 'Student let.The landlord will have to make regular checks if the house is vacant between terms.
Bedsits and Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMOs)
Multiple tenants may cause multiple problems especially if they are in for short period. We differ between professional bedsits - when the landlord controls the tenants, and bedsits where occupancy is under the control of a third party. HMOs need a licence from the local council.
Houses occupied by asylum seekers.
Tenants may change regularly and short term. We call this a 'Landlord Insurance for Asylum seekers. Note that we only accept risks where the agreement is between the landlord and a suitable approved agency - charities are not acceptable.
Holiday Homes. (COVID-10 Permitting!) The home may be used for pleasure bythe policyholder and faily or for business purposes
Premiums vary between the two classes and the contents in a holiday home used by the landlord and their family will be better and more extensive than those provided for holidaymakers.
Unoccupied or vacant property: Includes property that is between tenants, being renovated or refurbished, or in the process of being sold
The amount of cover provided will vary on the nature of the unoccupancy.

Main Sections of the multi property landlord insurance policy

The building itself: definitions vary: here is an example:

"Your property including garages, sheds, greenhouses and other domestic outbuildings, and landlords’
fixtures and fittings therein and thereon, paved terraces, patios, drives, paths, walls, gates and fences,
sunken swimming pools, fishponds and ornamental ponds and hard tennis courts, on the site of your
property.- also fixtures and fittings as well as outbuildings on the premises."
The contents that belong to the landlord: definitions vary: here is an example

Fixtures and fittings (not forming a permanent part of the structure), household goods, furniture, furnishings
belonging to you or for which you are responsible as landlord subject to the following exclusions:
(a) Stock and materials in trade.
(b) Deeds, bills of exchange, promissory notes, cheques, securities for money, share certificates,
documents of any kind.
(c) Valuables.
(d) Property more specifically insured.
(e) Business books, plans, specifications, designs and computer records.

Note that this excludes contents belonging to the occupants
Public/ property owner's liability: - covers loss or damage caused by the negligence of the landlord e.g. if a chimney-stack collapsed damaging a car, and it was found that the landlord had failed to undertake regular checks or had been advised it was in a dangerous state and did nothing.
Loss of Rent: - defined as : -

"The cost of comparable alternative accommodation or loss of rent receivable for the period that the buildings are uninhabitable in consequence of damage due to an Insured event or accidental damage (if cover included)

This extension is subject to a maximum limit of 20% of sums insured on buildings as shown in your Schedule."

Decent policies provide this cover as standard. This does NOT mean that loss of rent due to the unwillingness of the tenant to pay is covered.

In addition, a landlord may need

Legal Expenses Insurance: policy cover varies widely
Rent Guarantee Insurance: When available, this would have to be arranged on a bespoke basis depending on the tenant at each property. References would have to be taken.-

Examples of the perils that a multi-property landlord insurance can cover. Exact cover depends on the policy offered.

Fire, smoke, lightning, explosion and earthquake
Storm or flood
Riot, civil commotion, strke, Labour or political disturbance, malicious persons or vandals
Subsidence or heave of the site beneath the buildings or Landslip causing the buildings or part of it to collapse
Escape of water or oil from any fixed water or heating installation or domestic appliance
Freezing of domestic water and heating installations resulting indamage thereto
Theft or attempted theft
Impact involving an aircraft, aerial device or anything falling from them or by a train, vehicle or animal
Brekage or collapse of satellite dishes, receiving aerials, and their fittings or masts
falling trees, branches, telegraph poles or lamp posts including the cost of removing any that cause damage to the property
Accidental damage to underground pipes and cables supplying the building
Accidental breakage of fixed glass, solar panels, ceramic hobsor tops in fixed units andsanitary ware
Damage caused by forced access to attend a medical emergency or an event that would result in damage to the house by one of the above causes
Cover of property from exchange of contracts until completion
Cost of replacing locks and keys to external doors, alarm systems or safe due to the keys being accidentally lost or stolen
Trace and access to find cause of damage of property due to an escape of water
Cost of reinstatement to comply with EU and Public Authority bye-laws
Any newly acquired and or newly erected buildings that aren't otherwise insured
Unauthorised use of electricity, gas or water
Removal of bee,wasp, and hornet nests
Costs incurred removing property illegally deposited in or around the property
Costs incurred following damage in respectof the removal of tenants debris
Accidental damage (if additional premium paid)

Note that there are limitations, conditions and exclusions applying to the above cover.

Terms may be available for houses that are located in areas of increased flood or subsidence risk. The cover provided will depend on submission of a proposal form to underwriters. We will use our best endeavours but we cannot guarantee that cover for subsidence or flood will be provided. If it is then a substantially increased excess will apply.

Insurance may be available for houses of non-standard construction i.e. other than built of brick/ stone and roofed with tiles or slates. Again a proposal will have to be submitted to underwriters. .

Felt and flat Roofs

FELT / FLAT ROOF
terms for properties with felt/ flat roofs will depend on the nature of the roof, it's age and the percentage of the total roof that it covers.

if you wish to call us then our Direct Line is 01388 607140

Cheap multi property landlord insurance

Request a quote for your multiple property insurance

Advantages of multi property landlord insurance

Main Sections of the multi property landlord insurance policy

Felt and flat Roofs

Miscellaneous Information