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Boiler cover for landlord?
kayleigh
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I rent out a flat and manage it myself. I had a problem with a boiler last week and had huge problems finding a plumber. My usual one was on holiday and the 8 I called could not come out for at least 24 hours (even the emergency plumber). Was a total nightmare - tennant nearly moved out.
I have therefore decided to get some sort of cover. I looked at the British Gas homecare 200. That would be enough - but are you allowed to use it on rented accomadation? I see they have a landlord cover for £18 a month - but that is more than I need (it gets you a gas certificate - which I already have and my local plumber does them for £40 - hardly worth the extra £7 a month).
I have seen some smaller companies - but no idea how good they are and your unlikely to find out until you really need them.
Does anyone know if I take the cover out - does it actually have to be me living in the property?
I have therefore decided to get some sort of cover. I looked at the British Gas homecare 200. That would be enough - but are you allowed to use it on rented accomadation? I see they have a landlord cover for £18 a month - but that is more than I need (it gets you a gas certificate - which I already have and my local plumber does them for £40 - hardly worth the extra £7 a month).
I have seen some smaller companies - but no idea how good they are and your unlikely to find out until you really need them.
Does anyone know if I take the cover out - does it actually have to be me living in the property?
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Landlord's heatiing: http://www.homeserve.com/insurance-policies/landlords-policies/landlords-heating
They also do the annual inspection for you
Landlord's plumbing: http://www.homeserve.com/insurance-policies/landlords-policies/landlords-plumbing - £80/year0 -
I use B-Gas and found them to be excellent - but not cheapPasturesNew wrote: »Landlord's heatiing: http://www.homeserve.com/insurance-policies/landlords-policies/landlords-heating
They also do the annual inspection for you
Landlord's plumbing: http://www.homeserve.com/insurance-policies/landlords-policies/landlords-plumbing - £80/year
Are Homeserve any good?0 -
I called up British Gas - explained I wanted the cover but not the landlord cover (it gets you a certificate - my local plumber does that and service for £40).
Not a problem - £11.00 a month - they cover the property and send all bills, etc to me.
Hopefully never again will I spend 3-4 hours phoning plumbers - have a tennent in tears as she has not hot water or heating.
Only problem was I signed up over the phone - result I did not get £40 from quidco - maybe see if I cannot sign the paper work and reapply....0 -
if you use homeserve remember to go through quidco !This is a system account and does not represent a real person. To contact the Forum Team email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com0
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Handy_Hint_Hunter wrote: »You can get cover for all emergencies as a landlord from Deacon Insurance Brokers. It covers your heating system, plumbing and drainage, loss of keys and damaged windows. Costs £84.00 for the year but they do discounts for multi-properties.
I think the website is deacon.co.uk
Why are you dredging up 3 year old posts to give a recomnendation?
Unless of course you have some connection with the aforementioned company...
Just like your other 2 posts in fact.
Spam reported.No free lunch, and no free laptop
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