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Your unoccupied property quote
Our unoccupied property insurance caters for most types of property, whether it's a private house or flat, small commercial property, or even if it's just land you need to insure.
Residential property owner, executor or power of attorney - if you have direct responsibility for an unoccupied residential property that needs insuring, then you can get a quote online - just click our 'Get Quote' button.
Commercial / Acting on Behalf of a client - if you have an unoccupied commercial property or you are looking to insure any type of property on behalf of a client, then please call us on 0800 316 9842.
Specifically tailored to insure unoccupied properties
If a property you are responsible for is left unoccupied for more than 30 days, whether it's a gap in tenancy, being renovated, in probate or intestate, or even going through the conveyancing process, it's likely that cover may be restricted on a standard home insurance policy.
Trying to find insurance cover for an unoccupied property can be a minefield of restrictive covers and a list of terms and conditions that you must undertake. Some insurers put in place stringent terms (“Unoccupied Building Conditions”) which must be enforced before they will provide cover. For example, draining down the water systems, switching off the utilities, weekly documented visits, installing certain locks, sealing up letterboxes, etc. Failure to comply could lead to a claim being turned down.
For most standard-construction properties that have been unoccupied for less than 12 months, and are under £500k in rebuild value, you can choose which, if any, conditions you want to include. This is why our cover for properties that have been unoccupied for less than 12 months is possibly the most flexible solution available.
What's included?
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We can cover damage to your insured property caused by:
(Excludes damage caused by frost and wear & tear. As well as damage to gates and fencing caused by weather-related incidents). |
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*We can even insure areas of land that are in probate.
Excesses, terms and conditions and full details are available in the policy documentation.
Key features
With over 20 years' experience of serving the unoccupied community, we understand the needs of solicitors, home owners, conveyancers and more.
To ensure we cover a variety of eventualities we have spoken to our customers, partners and solicitors to ensure we include features for all types of unoccupied property situations. We understand that every property is different, requiring its own specific policy.
Flexible policy terms
Cover that gives you flexibility with policy terms of 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months available.
No inspections
For most residential properties, recently unoccupied, you can choose cover to exclude regular, documented property visits.
Non-standard construction
We understand that properties come in all shapes and sizes, which is why cover is available for many non-standard construction types including most timber-framed, pre-fabricated, flat-roof and other building types.
Wide range of cover
Whilst other insurance policies can look to limit the cover available for your property at a time when you need the cover most, we provide a wide range of covers for your unoccupied property.
Variety of circumstances
We can cover most circumstances from properties going through probate, deputyship and power of attorney, to extended holidays and secondments and buy to let gaps in residency.
Contents cover
Whilst unoccupied properties are at increased risk of vandalism, theft or access by squatters, we can still provide contents cover alongside your building cover.
Security discount
Our pricing for your unoccupied property insurance cover will automatically include a discount covering the different levels of security in operation at your property.
Flexible policy terms
Cover that gives you flexibility with policy terms of 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months available.
No inspections
For most residential properties, recently unoccupied, you can choose cover to exclude regular, documented property visits.
Non-standard construction
We understand that properties come in all shapes and sizes, which is why cover is available for many non-standard construction types including most timber-framed, pre-fabricated, flat-roof and other building types.
Wide range of cover
Whilst other insurance policies can look to limit the cover available for your property at a time when you need the cover most, we provide a wide range of covers for your unoccupied property.
Variety of circumstances
We can cover most circumstances from properties going through probate, deputyship and power of attorney, to extended holidays and secondments and buy to let gaps in residency.
Contents cover
Whilst unoccupied properties are at increased risk of vandalism, theft or access by squatters, we can still provide contents cover alongside your building cover.
Security discount
Our pricing for your unoccupied property insurance cover will automatically include a discount covering the different levels of security in operation at your property.
Policy documents
For customers incepted on, or after 24th February 2020, click below to access your policy wording. For customers incepted before 24th February, please contact us.
Contact us
If you've got a question, give us a call or email and let us know how we can help:
Phone: 0800 316 9842
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Email: unoccupied@guardcover.co.uk