For A Property I’m letting Out To Tenants, Do I Require Landlord Insurance And Homeowner’s Insurance?
By Crowthorne Insurance on May 5, 2020 11:00:00 AM
If you currently rent out a property, especially if you’re new to the world of being a landlord, it’s important to know what insurance you need in place for that property. While standard home insurance is our first thought when it comes to the properties we own, if you have tenants, t …
House Insurance If You Are Taken Into Hospital Or A Care Home
By Crowthorne Insurance on Apr 24, 2020 11:00:00 AM
If you are going into hospital or a care home for over 30 days it’s important that you notify your insurance company that your home or flat will be unoccupied for an extended period. This is to ensure that the cover you have remains valid and in place – many Insurers will restrict or …
Insurance For Motor Traders With Criminal Convictions
By Crowthorne Insurance on Apr 20, 2020 10:30:00 AM
All Insurance Companies require you to disclose any criminal conviction that is not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Failure to disclose this can invalidate your Insurance Policy. Many Insurers will refuse to quote when a Criminal Conviction is disclosed which res …
What Impact Will Subsidence Have On My House Insurance?
By Crowthorne Insurance on Apr 1, 2020 10:30:00 AM
Subsidence is a worrying problem that can damage your property, potentially affecting the structural integrity of your home and decreasing its market value. Although subsidence can be remedied by a good building contractor, your home insurance will be affected afterwards. Is Subsidenc …
Will My Home Insurance Be Affected After Renovation?
By Crowthorne Insurance on Mar 17, 2020 10:45:00 AM
When you take out a preventative home insurance policy, you’re most likely thinking about remote scenarios in the distant future and therefore might not consider the minutiae of >exactly what is covered by your agreement. >A building project, however, can affect your home insura …
Unoccupied Home Insurance – What Is & Isn’t Covered?
By Crowthorne Insurance on Mar 6, 2020 10:30:00 AM
There are some situations in life that lead to homes being unoccupied for a period of time, whether that be while you are on holiday, or while you are planning to sell your home. Unoccupied homes often come with higher chances of theft or damage. You may be wondering the best way to c …
Will Building Insurance Cover Subsidence?
By Crowthorne Insurance on Feb 17, 2020 10:00:00 AM
Subsidence is a common fear amongst homeowners and it’s true that it can cause significant problems and require professional assistance. Subsidence occurs when the earth that the property is built on suffers from sinkage, which results in the house’s foundations being pulled down as w …
Getting Motorcycle Insurance On VIN Number With Crowthorne Insurance
By Crowthorne Insurance on Feb 5, 2020 12:00:00 AM
When insuring your motorcycle from abroad, the process is slightly different from registering with DVLA. However, it works under the same principle, but instead, it is your vehicle’s VIN or chassis number that is being used for insurance purposes. Here we tell you everything you need …
How To Insure A Car Imported From Outside The UK
By Crowthorne Insurance on Jan 22, 2020 12:00:00 AM
Imported cars are an increasingly hot commodity in the world of motoring, offering something special for those with fine-tuned taste in cars, but many also choose to import a car from outside the UK in order to achieve better costs. As more and more seek to buy their cars from further …
Top Tips On How To Choose The Best Insurance Company For Subsidence
By Crowthorne Insurance on Jan 16, 2020 12:00:00 AM
One of the most serious issues any homeowner can experience with their property is subsidence. This involves the sudden or gradual downward sinking of the ground underneath a property. Subsidence is not only damaging to your home but can also cause significant structural issues. To st …
