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Insuring a newly built Annex

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Hi,
We have built an annex, it is not connected to the house it is 4 foot away, we are struggling to find anyone to insure the house and the Annex, it will be used for a family member, not rented out, can anyone help please?

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  • TELLIT01
    TELLIT01 Posts: 18,022 Forumite
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    A good insurance broker will be able to sort it out.
  • Mine is insured with Adrian flux, and previous to that home protect 
  • csgohan4
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    careful with adrian flux, they have alot of extra charges in their T+C, be aware of what your signing up
    "It is prudent when shopping for something important, not to limit yourself to Pound land/Estate Agents"

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  • rs65
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    Hi,
    We have built an annex, it is not connected to the house it is 4 foot away, we are struggling to find anyone to insure the house and the Annex, it will be used for a family member, not rented out, can anyone help please?

    Is that not just an outbuilding?
    Here's a definition i found at random

    Home
    The house or flat and its outbuildings (including garages), at the address shown on your schedule, all used for domestic purposes only.

     
  • TELLIT01
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    My guess would be that outbuildings are considered as building not for occupation.
  • rs65
    rs65 Posts: 5,682 Forumite
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    TELLIT01 said:
    My guess would be that outbuildings are considered as building not for occupation.
    Yes, that makes sense.  Planning rules seem to be around occupation
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