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What an executor needs to consider when dealing with the unoccupied buildings and contents insurance for the estate of a deceased person. If you are an executor handling the estate of a deceased person then you need to consider how … Continue reading

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In addition to specialist buildings insurance we can also offer great value for money in standard home insurance. Your premium can be rated simply on the number of bedrooms in your home, giving cover for contents insurance up to £60,000 … Continue reading

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Minimum Security – what does it mean when an insurer asks you this question? Will it affect a claim? Could you get caught out along with countless other policyholders who have a theft claim declined? Many insurers have in their … Continue reading

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Regular maintenance of your unoccupied property is an essential part of keeping your house in order, for the wellbeing of your vacant property and to comply with the terms of your unoccupied property insurance policy. Failure to carry out Read … Continue reading

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Bickers Insurance Services is a company that cares about the environment and believe that if we all take small measures to help the bigger picture, a huge impact can be achieved on a global scale. We have now taken an … Continue reading

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Our Landlords insurance rates have reduced by over 12.5% for 90% of the postcodes in the UK. The rate reductions apply to the following classes of business;- Landlord insurance – working and retired tenants Landlord insurance – student Read more … Continue reading

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Buildings insurance for flats or leasehold property is often arranged by the freeholder or landlord and the cost of buildings insurance for the flats is included in the maintenance charge made by the freeholder. Leases generally stipulate Read more [...]

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What is Japanese knotweed, how does it affect my property, can I get insurance if my house has Japanese knotweed, can I get a mortgage if a house has Japanese knotweed This news article is intended to provide general advice … Continue reading

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Landlords renovating rental property should consider the implications of having an empty property undergoing works and the affect this will have on landlords property insurance. Every landlord wanting to offer top quality accommodation Read more [...]

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When a householder passes away or moves into residential care leaving their house unoccupied, it is often up to a family member or an executor to ensure that the unoccupied home of the former resident is insured correctly. Here is … Continue reading

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Flood Re, the insurance facility being established to offer cover for victims of flooding or those in high risk areas is causing a torrent of problems. Flood Re is an agreement between insurers and Her Majesty’s Government for a flood … Continue reading

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