Unoccupied Home Insurance
Get great value for money Unoccupied Home Insurance from InsuraHome!
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Unoccupied Home Insurance
Unoccupied Home Insurance
Have you recently inherited an unoccupied house, or maybe you've moved and haven't yet sold your previous home? Under these situations, you've probably realised the cover from most standard home insurance policies is not sufficient.
This is because standard household policies will not provide cover for your property if it's unoccupied for 30 consecutive days or more. However, things become more difficult as there is limited availability of home insurance for unoccupied properties on the market.
At InsuraHome, we can help you with our specialist Unoccupied Property Insurance policies to insure a house that will be left unoccupied for an extended period of time. Our Unoccupied Home Insurance policies take a tailor-made case-by-case approach to provide your unoccupied house with the protection it needs.
Unoccupied Home Insurance has is available for both buildings and contents, with legal expenses cover being available as an optional extra. With our case-by-case based approach, you can be sure you'll be able to buy an Unoccupied House insurance policy that meets your needs and protect your property.
InsuraHome Unoccupied Home Insurance is Available for:
- Properties situated in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, The Isle of Man and The Channel Islands
- Unoccupied residential properties that are intended to be kept and occupied, to be let or to be sold on
- Empty properties that have already been unoccupied for a number of years
If you're after a home insurance quote for an unoccupied property, simply click the link below or if you'd prefer to speak to an InsuraHome Specialist call us on: 01483 806 815
InsuraHome Unoccupied Home Insurance policies include cover for a range of risks as standard, such as damage caused by:
- Fire, lightning, explosion or earthquake
- Storm, flood or weight of snow
- Collision by any vehicle or animal
- Theft or attempted theft
- Falling trees, telegraph poles or lamp-posts
- Escape of water from frost or frost damage to fixed water tanks, apparatus and pipes
- And more!
To view the full list of cover available, please refer to the Policy Wording.
Unoccupied Home Insurance – FAQs
Can You Get Insurance For An Unoccupied House?
The simple answer is yes you can get a policy insuring your unoccupied house. Unoccupied home insurance covers you when your house or other residential property is unoccupied for longer than your standard home insurance policy will allow.
Our InsuraHome Unoccupied Home Insurance can provide cover for properties that have been unoccupied for periods of 90, 180 or 270 days. Annual cover is also available, should you need it.
What Does Unoccupied Mean For Home Insurance?
You may be wondering – how long can the property be left unoccupied so that It’s still covered? In terms of standard normal home insurance, an unoccupied home is usually one that has been left uninhabited for more than 30 days (although it may be longer depending on the policy).
Most standard home insurance policies will not cover your property if it's left unoccupied for longer than 30-60 days. This is because of the increased risk of perils such as theft, vandalism, or a burst pipe being undiscovered leading to more substantial damage. That's why there are specialised non-standard unoccupied home insurance policies available on the market designed specifically to cover these risks and circumstances.
How Much Does Unoccupied Home Insurance Cost?
The cost of an unoccupied home insurance policy will vary depending on many factors such as the value of the property, condition of the property as well as the location and security of the property, for example, the property is in an area with a high crime rate, then the price of cover is likely to increase. In general, unoccupied home insurance will cost more than a standard home insurance policy in terms cost per day of cover due to the additional risks associated with an unoccupied home.
How Do I Prepare My Unoccupied Home For Winter?
Many homeowners forget the obligations they have for looking after their unoccupied properties during the cold, wet and windy winter period. Unfortunately, things could potentially go wrong with your property, and may cause you to have to pay for unsuspected costs. For example, burst frozen pipes, flooding, loss of heating, a leaky roof, and other unforeseen surprises.
Click here to check out InsuraHome’s 5 easy ways to prepare your property for winter hazards.
How Do I Get An InsuraHome Unoccupied House Insurance Insurance Quote?
At InsuraHome we aim to provide you with first class customer service to ensure you are getting the protection you require.
To get an InsuraHome Landlord Insurance quote click the ‘Start Your Quote’ button and complete the online form. Alternatively download and complete an application form located on the ‘Policy Documents’ page and email it to info@insurahome.co.uk.
If you'd prefer to speak to someone, don't hesitate to call our Unoccupied Home Insurance specialists on 01483 806 815 and we'd be happy to provide you with a quote over the phone.
Why Choose InsuraHome Insurance
InsuraHome features a range of great benefits as standard. InsuraHome also features some great add-ons for you to tailor your policy and so you only pay for the additional cover you need.
- Loss or Damage caused by Fire, Smoke, Explosion, Lightning or Earthquake
- Loss or Damage caused by Storm, Hail or Weight of Snow
- Loss or Damage caused by Flood
- Loss or Damage caused by the escape of water
- Cover for Theft or Attempted Theft
- Facility to transfer any no claims history from a previous insurer
- A choice of policy excess – £100, £250, £500 or £1,000
- Covers the cost of alternative accommodation if your property is left uninhabitable due to an insured event
- Cover in case of Subsidence, Heave or Landslip is available
- Accidental Damage cover is available
- Online Policy Documentation
- We don't store credit card details
- + Lots more
More InsuraHome Details
Here at InsuraHome, we aim to provide cover when other Home Insurers say no!
What's more, we can provide Home Insurance for Home's that do not fall into the criteria to be termed a 'Standard Household'. So whether it's a Holiday Home in Europe, a property that has a non-standard construction type, or you have challenging personal circumstances, we can offer policies to you.
We review each and every application on a personal, case by case basis, customising your specialist Home Insurance to meet your individual needs! Our highly trained Home Insurance specialists will provide you with a fast, friendly, and professional service at competitive pricing.
Please Note - When purchasing Home Insurance you will be required to provide the rebuild cost of your home to the insurers. If you are unsure of your rebuild cost, please either request a rebuild cost assessment from a chartered surveyor or use the Rebuild Cost Calculator below
House Rebuild Costs
When taking out Home Insurance, you are insuring your house for the cost of rebuilding it to the same standard as it is now, you are not insuring it for its value on the open market. When quoting you for a Home Insurance policy we will ask you for the rebuild cost of your home.
If you are not sure how much it would cost to rebuild your home then you can either have a rebuild cost assessment carried out by a Chartered Surveyor (which some insurers prefer) or you can use the house rebuild cost calculator below.