Reading Time: 3 minutes Running a holiday letting business is generally trouble free. However, when things do go wrong there can be lengthy and costly legal disputes. With the rise of no-win, no-fee solicitors, the chances of having a case brought against you are on the increase. What would you do if… A guest at your holiday cottage threatens to sue you because …
Reading Time: 4 minutes Your holiday home is likely to be one of the largest financial investments you will make in your lifetime. Therefore, the buildings sum insured must be accurate so that if your property was damaged by fire or flood, for example, it will be restored to its former glory. Research shows that millions of homes could be under-insured, risking a major …
Reading Time: 4 minutes Holiday home owners dread the thought of undesirable guests, especially those who refuse to leave after their booking has ended. Squatters who target your holiday cottage whilst it’s empty can also harm your holiday letting business. Whether they intend to extort money or stay in your property for as long as possible, the expense and inconvenience caused can be stressful. …
Reading Time: 6 minutes We all know that from time to time accidents happen and damage from paying guests comes with the territory when holiday letting. For a holiday home owner, it’s a major frustration when damage occurs as there’s an urgency to undertake repairs and replacements before the next guests arrive. The majority of breakages or damage will usually be a genuine accident, …
Reading Time: 2 minutes Holiday homes with a swimming pool are a desirable feature that can increase bookings and earn you more money. However, regardless of how much enjoyment they provide, there is also the risk that you might be liable for illness or injury to family, friends or paying guests. Homeowner sued following swimming pool injury A legal case highlighted what can happen …
Reading Time: 3 minutes What is contents insurance? A typical contents insurance policy will cover the cost of replacing your possessions following loss or damage due to a variety of events like theft, fire, storms, flooding and water leaks. Cover will vary from policy to policy, so always check the details before taking out the insurance. Contents insurance is optional, but without it, you …
Reading Time: 2 minutes At the height of winter, the list of concerns that holiday cottage owners have about their property gets a little bit longer. Long nights already create security risks for unoccupied properties, but it is the drop in temperature that can potentially lead to the most damage. A burst water pipe doesn’t just mean the destruction of your possessions: any flood …
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