Insurance for buy to lets

The buy to let market can be successful for many people who have bought properties, renovated them, and then let them out. Becoming a landlord can bring with it a number of challenges, though, and it’s important to go into the buy to let market understanding that you may have to devote time
to managing your investment.

Part of that management is considering buying suitable buy to let home insurance. At Intasure, we understand how important it is to have cover that meets your needs, whether you’re a first-time landlord or you have a number of properties.

If you own or are purchasing a buy to let property, we can provide you with specialist buy to let property insurance that includes buildings, contents, and public liability cover.

Do I need buy-to-let house insurance?

Buy to let property insurance is designed to accommodate properties let to tenants. You may also find that your mortgage lender requires that you have a certain kind of buy to let property insurance cover, especially if the property has been sold to you as a buy to let.

What does buy-to-let insurance cover?

Buy to let insurance is designed to provide a range of covers if you own and let a property. This cover includes but is not restricted to:

Buildings cover

  • Loss or damage

    to buildings caused by subsidence, heave or landslip, and falling trees/branches, telegraph poles, or lampposts

  • Loss of rent

    and alternative accommodation expenses

  • Public liability

    of up to £2m

  • Contents

    of common parts

  • Accidental damage

    Accidental damage cover

In addition, there are optional covers available:

  • Contents

    of residential units

  • Key cover

    (only available to UK domiciled customers)

  • Legal expenses

    (only available to UK domiciled customers)

Policy limits and exclusions may apply, please see the policy wording for full terms and conditions.

Where can I get buy to let insurance quotes?

Simply fill out our online quote form, providing us with as much detail as you can regarding your property (such as the size, its location, and the age of the property) for a no-obligation quote.

Alternatively, you can contact our team direct on 0345 111 0680 and they will talk you through your options.

Why choose Intasure for home emergency cover?

Our UK-based team is on hand to help you find home emergency cover for your property. If you need to make a claim, you can depend on our friendly in-house team to handle your request quickly and politely. Change your mind? It happens. That’s why we don’t add any admin fees in the event of a cancellation. It’s because of service like this that 95% of our customers recommend us on Reviews.co.uk.

Cover overseas

We provide cover in more than 20 countries and territories

UK teams

We have an in-house UK-based customer service team

English documents

We provide all policy documents and communications written in English

Rated ‘Excellent’

We are rated ‘Excellent’ on Reviews.io, with 96% of reviewers recommending us*

*correct as at January 2024

What types of property insurance do we offer?

We’re here to help you take care of your investment with insurance cover for your property. Talk to our experienced staff today to arrange a policy that fits your property. Call us on 0345 111 0680.

Policy documents

View and download policy documentation

Need some help?

Call us on 0345 111 0680

Monday – Friday 9am – 7pm

Monday – Friday 9am – 6pm

Our mission as second home insurance specialists

We comprise of an in-house team of sales, renewals, customer service, claims, and underwriting specialists. Our aim is to help you find property insurance that suits your needs.

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Years’ experience
providing holiday home insurance

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of reviewers recommend Intasure
on reviews.io*

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