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Landlords exchange to completion insurance for buy to let property

Posted on October 20, 2015 by julian@bickersinsurance.co.uk

Landlords exchange to completion insurance for rental property If you are a landlord or buying a property to let as an investment then you will need buildings insurance cover for your property to include the period exchange to Read more [...]

Landlords – reasons your property is rejected by potential tenants

Posted on September 14, 2015 by julian@bickersinsurance.co.uk

Is your property being overlooked by potential tenants? Do you have plenty of viewings but tenants are moving on to the next property? Here’s a few tips on what a potential tenant likes, or dislikes and how to furnish your … Continue reading →

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Ivy and the effects on a property, ivy damage to buildings

Posted on September 9, 2015 by julian@bickersinsurance.co.uk

Owners of unoccupied property, renovation property, family of those who are in residential care, residential landlords and empty home owners are being warned to check their property for damage caused by ivy which is not covered by their Read more … Continue reading →

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Buying a property at auction

Posted on August 24, 2015 by julian@bickersinsurance.co.uk

What to look out for when buying a property at auction, insurance for auction property Many properties are sold at auction are either repossessions or are those which are difficult to sell in the open market. Some of them are … Continue reading →

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Help to reduce the risk of burglary in your holiday home or second home

Posted on August 7, 2015 by julian@bickersinsurance.co.uk

Robbery advice to help prevent being a victim of theft from your home this summer. Sussex Police are promoting Operation Magpie which is aimed at preventing burglary in homes, a risk that increases in the summer months. They are encouraging … Continue reading →

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Rule changes on tenancy deposits

Posted on August 5, 2015 by julian@bickersinsurance.co.uk

Residential landlords fact tough penalties for failing to comply with legislation, deadline for tenant deposits to be in a tenancy deposit scheme now expired for residential landlords 6th April 2007 saw some changes to the way landlords Read more [...]

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Long stop completion insurance – exchange to completion

Posted on July 14, 2015 by julian@bickersinsurance.co.uk

Insurance for property upon exchange of contracts if you have a long stop completion contract for a property you are buying If you are buying a property with a contract using a long stop completion date you need to have … Continue reading →

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How an extended holiday or cruise may affect your home insurance when your home is empty

Posted on June 11, 2015 by colin@bickersinsurance.co.uk

If you are planning an extended break away from your main UK residence, you will need to consider the insurance implications on your home buildings and contents insurance. How will the holiday affect your policy – advice about water management, … Continue reading →

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Structural or renovation work on my home, do I need to inform my insurer?

Posted on May 20, 2015 by colin@bickersinsurance.co.uk

Does building work or renovation work at my home affect my home buildings and contents insurance? If you are planning on carrying out building work at your property then you need to be aware of the affect this will have … Continue reading →

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What are the main benefits of using a letting agent

Posted on May 15, 2015 by colin@bickersinsurance.co.uk

What are the main benefits of using a letting agent How to avoid the hassle of property repairs, how to find a good tenant, how to manage unpaid rent and rent arrears, how to renew tenancies, how to deal with … Continue reading →

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