Portfolio property insurance news

It has not been an easy journey for commercial property landlords over the last decade. The financial crisis left many large property investors nursing heavy losses, but the market seems to be on the up again

Your buy-to-let portfolio comprises a number of properties, and the success you have achieved so far is testament to your ability to read the market and skilfully manage your assets.

If you own a block of flats it obviously represents a significant investment, whether the market value is a few hundred thousand pounds, or a few million.

Carrying out regular rent reviews on your commercial properties will help you to maximise rental income by ensuring the prices you charge tenants fall in-line with current market values.

Would you be crazy to invest in a buy-to-let property portfolio in today's market?

As a property owner with a sizeable portfolio, you may be aware of the recent uproar surrounding ground rents on leasehold properties.

The time has come to add to your ever-growing buy-to-let portfolio – and when it comes to choosing where to purchase your next property, being flexible can really pay off in the long run.

In its bid to achieve carbon reduction targets for 2020 and 2050, the government is introducing new regulations next year designed to boost the energy efficiency of older, rented properties in England and Wales.

Do you, like many other portfolio owners, plan to use income generated from your properties to fund your retirement?

If you’re new to the world of portfolio insurance it can be confusing to work out what some of the terms used by insurers mean.

Every commercial property owner understands the value of their assets, and will generally ensure that they have both buildings and contents insurance in place to protect them.

If you own a block of flats it obviously represents a significant investment, whether the market value is a few hundred thousand pounds, or a few million. So, if you’re a landlord or freeholder, you shouldn’t underestimate the importance of having the rig

There are some very obvious differences between property investments and other kinds of investment. Firstly, property is a physical asset, unlike bonds or gilts or shares in a company.

When you sell a commercial property or agree a lease, there is a seemingly endless flow of paperwork. However it is important to keep on top of all the documents to make sure transactions go smoothly and to ensure your legal obligations are met.

Managing property portfolio can feel like a full-time job. As its easy to start tinkering with the management side of things and, before you know it, you’re practically working full-time as a property manager.

Where is the threshold at which a landlord becomes the owner of a property portfolio Many successful people start out with a single property, slowly adding to their portfolio and investing in higher-value properties until the time comes when it needs to b

When you have complex risks to insure, a standard policy just isn’t enough. You will need a tailored, unique quote to cover your specific needs.