Residential Let Property Insurance for Landlords

Residential Let Property Insurance for Landlords is specialised insurance coverage designed to protect property owners who let residential properties to tenants.
Residential Let Property Insurance for Landlords

Residential Let Property Insurance for Landlords

Residential Let Property Insurance for Landlords is specialised insurance coverage designed to protect property owners who let residential properties to tenants. Owning and letting property comes with a unique set of responsibilities and risks. As a landlord, you’re not just maintaining a building; you’re managing a business. So, although landlord insurance isn’t a legal requirement in the UK, it is a critical safeguard.

Standard home insurance is not suitable if you have tenants because the moment you let out a property, your exposure to risk increases, from tenant damage and legal liability, to loss of rental income.

Whether you let a single property or manage a growing portfolio, landlord insurance is a vital tool for protecting your investment and Ellis David Ltd can help to give you peace of mind by finding suitable insurance for your needs.

Cover Types

What Are The Various Covers?

Core Covers

Residential Landlords insurance policies can offer flexible protection to include:

Building Insurance

Cover for structural damage caused by perils such as fire, flood, storm, subsidence, or vandalism.

Landlord's Contents

and contents in common areas – Cover for damage caused by perils such as fire, flood, storm, subsidence, or vandalism.

Property Owners' Liability

Protection if a tenant or visitor is injured due to issues at the property.

Loss of Rent

Covers your rental income if the property becomes uninhabitable due to insured damage.

Accidental Damage

Covers unintentional damage caused by tenants or their guests.

Malicious Damage

Protection against intentional damage caused by tenants.

Legal Expenses

Support for eviction proceedings or disputes with tenants.

Home Emergency Cover

Assistance for urgent issues like boiler breakdowns, plumbing problems, or security breaches.

Alternative Accommodation

Covers the cost of housing tenants temporarily if your property is uninhabitable.

Who Needs It

Who needs Residential Let Property Insurance?

Property ownership occurs for all kinds of reasons but we are able to source tailored protection for every landlord:

Private Landlords

 These are individuals who own one or more residential properties and let to tenants. They might be:

Accidental Landlords

Maybe you inherited a property

Buy-to-let Investors

Note that if you have a buy-to-let mortgage, your lender will likely require landlord buildings insurance as a condition of the loan.

Retired individuals

Using rental income for retirement

Protect More Than Just the Property

Being a landlord means more than just looking after bricks and mortar. It means safeguarding your income stream, reducing liability risks, and protecting your legal position. With the right insurance, you can focus on growing your rental business with confidence, knowing you’re covered if things go wrong.

What Ellis David Offers Our Clients

Personalised Support from Day One

From your very first enquiry, you’ll have a dedicated and experienced member of our team as your main point of contact. We’ll take the time to understand your unique requirements before recommending the most suitable insurance solutions to protect what matters to you.

Access to Leading Insurers

We carefully select and regularly review our comprehensive panel of insurers to ensure you receive robust coverage and an efficient claims service. Thanks to our strong, long-standing relationships with top underwriters, we’re able to secure policies designed to meet our high standards—and yours.

A Partnership Beyond Renewal

At Ellis David, our commitment to you extends far beyond the renewal date. Throughout the year, our team remains on hand to provide expert advice, answer questions, and help manage any claims or adjustments to your policy, ensuring you’re always protected.

Ready to Get a Quote?

Our experienced team would be delighted to discuss your needs. Contact us by calling 0207 354 3881, email us at comteam@ellisdavid.com, or fill out the contact form below, and one of our specialists will be in touch