Managing a block of flats is more than collecting rent and fixing the odd leaky tap. It’s important that you create a safe and tidy home for your residents. In a block of flats, every shared area, from entrance halls and stairwells to bin stores and car parks, must meet strict fire and safety regulations.
Letting your flat through Airbnb is a potentially lucrative side hustle that’s very tempting for many property owners. However, if you are considering using your residential flat for holiday lets, there are several important factors to consider – especially for leaseholders. To let your leasehold property through Airbnb, it’s crucial to check your lease agreement,
When managing a block of flats, unexpected incidents can be cause for concern, especially when it comes to insurance claims. At Glowsure, we understand the apprehensions that property owners may face in the unfortunate event of making an insurance claim. When making an insurance claim, following these simple steps can help make the task seem less
Insuring a block of flats can be confusing for those involved. Whether you’re a freehold owner or leaseholder or have the right to manage, your insurance responsibilities will ultimately depend on how you own the flat. As a freeholder who owns or manages a block of flats, you are required to insure the entire building,
July 2022 The government has recently revealed its proposal to tackle the increasing number of empty properties on the UK’s high streets. As part of the proposed Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill, local authorities may be granted the power to enforce rental auctions on privately owned, empty properties on high streets and in town centres.
It’s thought that a shocking 80% of commercial properties in the UK are underinsured. If you are in that 80% and the worst were to happen, then your insurance would not cover the cost of rebuilding it, putting you at significant financial risk. That is why it is essential to carry out a regular rebuild
Commercial property insurance can be confusing at first. There’s the property owner, the tenant, the lease agreement, and sometimes even a managing agent or insurance broker involved too. But at the end of the day, there is truly only one overseer and responsible party when it comes to arranging building insurance for commercial property. It is
A staggering 1 in 7 property owners in the UK leaves their abode empty for more than one month at a time. It is crucial to ensure that your insurance policy carries the right level of cover for unoccupied property. Do you know how long you’re allowed to leave a property unoccupied before you risk invalidating your insurance cover? Your existing
It may have warmed up – ever so slightly – but its always best to make sure you are prepared for changes in weather and make sure your building and contents insurance have you covered. Roof tiles can be loosed by strong winds and pipes can freeze in colder temperatures and heavy rainfall can result
