Insurance refused

Posted on December 7, 2016 by julian@bickersinsurance.co.uk

Having insurance refused by an insurer is a serious issue and can happen for a number of reasons. You may have an insurance renewal or mid-term change declined for reasons that are out of your control but you must still disclose the full
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Am I a landlord if I rent my property to family or friends? Do I need a tenancy agreement?

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

If you let a property that your own to family or friends it may initially seem like a great solution – you know the people who will be renting the property and assume they’ll look after it and pay the rent on time. Don’t be fooled
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Where to get the best crime prevention advice

Posted on December 2, 2016 by julian@bickersinsurance.co.uk

Call the Police….for Crime Prevention Advice If you need some good advice about the most effective way of securing your home then why not call the Police. Police forces throughout the UK have crime prevention teams which can offer security
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Security of gardens, outbuildings and garden sheds

Posted on November 30, 2016 by julian@bickersinsurance.co.uk

Don't leave it until it is too late, secure your outbuildings and sheds now Security of gardens, outbuildings and garden sheds Theft from gardens of properties seems to be an ongoing problem and one which is rarely dealt with by the
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Do I have to notify my insurer if I am having structural work carried out my house?

Posted on November 28, 2016 by julian@bickersinsurance.co.uk

Tell your insurer about structural works to your home before the work starts If you are having works carried out to your property then you should always inform your insurer. This is particularly important if you are moving out during the
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Protecting oil and diesel from theft

Posted on November 21, 2016 by julian@bickersinsurance.co.uk

How to protect your domestic fuels from theft Protecting oil and diesel from theft With theft of heating oil and diesel increasing, there is a need to improve security around your fuel tanks. Theft of oil and diesel is seen as rich
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Prison sentence for dodgy landlord

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

Compliance with the law and a sensible approach will prevent you from being a dodgy landlord A Durham based residential property landlord has been handed a 26 week prison sentence, suspended for 24 months for failing to ensure the gas
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Unoccupied property – insurance quotes for empty houses

Posted on September 27, 2016 by julian@bickersinsurance.co.uk

Specialist unoccupied property insurance for empty homes Empty property insurance;- When a property is unoccupied there are some factors to consider regarding the insurance of the property. A standard home insurance policy is unlikely
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How can a solicitor handling probate obtain the building sum insured for an unoccupied property?

Posted on September 15, 2016 by julian@bickersinsurance.co.uk

Solicitors use specialist unoccupied buildings insurance for probate property Solicitors handling the estate of a deceased client will need to arrange specialist property insurance for the unoccupied building and its contents. For an empty
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How to choose a High net worth or Ultra net worth home insurance

Posted on July 22, 2016 by julian@bickersinsurance.co.uk

Insurance is a bore and most people want it dealt with, then move onto something fun! But how do you make the correct choice about who to deal with and what insurer to use for your home? The number of very high value home insurance providers
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Under insurance in High net worth and Ultra net worth home insurance

Posted on July 20, 2016 by julian@bickersinsurance.co.uk

Many policyholders are under valuing their property and contents leading to reduced insurance claim payments. Insurance policies for High net worth and Ultra net worth policies differ from a ‘standard’ home policy as the policyholder
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