Previously underpinned property insurance

Posted on July 18, 2016 by julian@bickersinsurance.co.uk

It used to be very difficult to obtain building insurance for property that has previously been underpinned. This is no longer the case and we can offer competitive rates for previously underpinned property. Some property has been underpinned
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Can a leaseholder buy buildings insurance for a leasehold property

Posted on July 13, 2016 by julian@bickersinsurance.co.uk

Can a leaseholder buy buildings insurance for a leasehold property In some circumstances, a leaseholder can arrange buildings insurance for a leasehold property they live in, rent to tenants, or for a leasehold unoccupied property. In
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You won’t get a free cuddly toy or cinema tickets from us!

Posted on July 11, 2016 by julian@bickersinsurance.co.uk

Free cinema tickets or a cuddly toy... If you are confused about the offerings from the insurance industry call our money saving insurance experts on our direct line 01903 791340 and we can help you to compare the insurance market. We
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The problems with insuring a leasehold flat

Posted on July 5, 2016 by julian@bickersinsurance.co.uk

Can a leaseholder insure a single flat? In the absence of a block policy from the landlord / freeholder, insurance for a single leasehold flat, in the leaseholders name is usually available and in some cases it is the right solution for
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1 in 3 UK landlords are potentially holding inadequate buildings insurance

Posted on May 13, 2016 by julian@bickersinsurance.co.uk

According to research carried out by Verdict Financial, 1 in 3 of landlords in the UK are covering their rented property on a standard household insurance policy rather than a specialist landlords insurance. This means that they could
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Home insurance for probate property

Posted on May 10, 2016 by julian@bickersinsurance.co.uk

Insurance for property in probate requires a specialist policy to ensure adequate cover is obtained. An executors role includes protecting the assets of the estate and this starts with a specialist empty property insurance. You don’t
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Can you get a mortgage if a property has suffered subsidence or been underpinned

Posted on May 9, 2016 by julian@bickersinsurance.co.uk

You may have found your ideal home, discovered it has structural problems and are wondering if you can get a mortgage on a property that has been underpinned. Generally, there is no reason why a lender cannot offer a mortgage for an underpinned
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Insurance for property excluding subsidence, heave and landslip cover

Posted on May 5, 2016 by julian@bickersinsurance.co.uk

If your property has previously suffered from subsidence damage, heave or landslip you may find it difficult to obtain this insurance cover from your insurer. Regardless of whether you want the cover or not, you must tell your insurer,
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Government looking at FloodRe schemes for SME’s says David Cameron

Posted on May 3, 2016 by julian@bickersinsurance.co.uk

The Government is considering Flood Protection for SME’s says David Cameron David Cameron has confirmed the government is considering at a flood insurance solution using Flood Re for small to medium sized enterprises (SME’s). The
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New build housing developments – buildings insurance between exchange and completion of contracts

Posted on April 29, 2016 by julian@bickersinsurance.co.uk

House insurance for an empty property that is a new build is something we are often asked for, to cover the period from exchange to completion of contracts. Many developers use their own contracts which remove the usual requirement for
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Absent or missing freeholders

Posted on March 4, 2016 by julian@bickersinsurance.co.uk

An absent freeholder may initially seem like a blessing. No maintenance to pay, no ground rent, no service charges, no freeholder to answer to. Usually the freeholder is also responsible to arrange the buildings insurance too – so no
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