Key takeaways Landlord insurance is specialist cover for let property. Ordinary home insurance usually won’t pay out once a property is let. It isn’t a legal requirement, but buy-to-let lenders almost always require buildings cover. Half of Compare the Market’s landlord customers were quoted under £252 a year for buildings cover, or £291 for buildings […]
UK Airbnb hosts need specialist short-term let insurance as well as Airbnb’s AirCover. AirCover includes up to $1 million of regulated liability insurance and up to $3 million of damage protection. The damage protection is not insurance, and it doesn’t cover your buildings, lost bookings or stays booked through other platforms. Standard home insurance usually […]
Rent guarantee insurance protects UK landlords from financial losses when tenants fail to pay rent. Demand for this coverage has grown sharply since the Renters’ Rights Act came into force in May 2026, as landlords adjust to longer, more structured eviction timelines under Section 8. Rent guarantee insurance covers missed rental payments and usually includes […]
Holiday let properties in the UK face unique risks that standard home insurance doesn’t cover. Owners need protection that goes beyond typical property insurance, such as cover for broken furniture, guest injuries, and malicious damage by visitors. Holiday let insurance provides specialist cover designed for short-term rental properties. It includes public liability protection and guest-related […]
