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Park Home owners have raised a petition to the Government, and they might reduce council tax for people who live in park homes in the UK.
Will UK holiday homeowners have to pay council tax, even if it is declared as a business. Is time running out for holiday home tax relief?
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If you are thinking of becoming a landlord and purchasing a buy-to-let property, here we have some very helpful resources for making this easier
How your holiday rental property looks in your advertising photos can be the best first impression you make, and the key to improving your marketing strategy.
Depending on your Tenancy agreement this cover could be mandatory, we answer some of the most common questions about tenants’ contents and liability insurance.
Are you looking to move house in the coming months? Here are some top tips to help you if you have decided to move. After all, home is where your heart is!
You may be thinking about preparing your touring caravan for the colder months, so that when you’re ready to get back out on the road everything is in good working order.
At the forefront of your mind might not be your holiday home insurance policy. However, December is also the month when the Winter Warranty endorsement comes into force.
New technologies have made remote working easier than ever and the number of home workers in the UK is on the increase.
Is it worth adding legal expenses cover to your home insurance policy? Here are some questions and answers to help you decide.
The UK national minimum wage rose for every employee over the age of 25 years. Find out below what you need to make sure your business is fully prepared for the extra cost.
Staycations are on the rise since two years ago and the UK looks set to be once again the most popular destination for holidays in 2018.
Changes in legislation for HMOs are coming into effect in October If you’re a landlord you will be affected by the new changes.
When it comes to cyber crime you can’t always guarantee you won’t experience a breach.
This is how Airbnb has been changing the hospitality prices and the way we go on holiday this last decade.
We highlight in this article some relevant steps to take in your UK holiday home to help prevent home fires.
In this article, Intasure run through the most important things to consider before heading off to University.
Mr and Mrs E. share their personal story with Intasure after a malicious damage at their Greek villa.
How holidays have changed over the years and how they inspired the development of caravans, the unsung hero of British holiday.
We talk about how ambitious renovation projects can be, & a checklist of things you should consider when renovating your home.
Ensure your caravan and car don’t exceed their specified weight, here’s some tips for weighing your touring caravan.
We look at some of the reasons why you may add contents insurance to your holiday home insurance.
If you are thinking about buying a holiday home, follow this simple guide to help you decide what you would like.
Anyone who owns a holiday let often has this question on their mind: is accidental or malicious damage cover worth it?
Caravans or holiday lodges are alternatives to traditional holiday houses, We provide some advantages of both to help.
Sharing a house can be a necessity, we’ve listed some of the house sharing bad habits that really push us to the edge.
What to consider before buying a caravan, we want to take some of the complexity out of purchasing a caravan.
Things insurers might be thinking about when underwriting your touring caravan insurance policy.
Top tips to enjoying a touring caravan holiday as a family, a couple or by yourself.
Ease the transition when emigrating to Australia by ensuring you have the essentials covered before you move down under.
Spring cleaning is here! Good weather is on its way, flowers are blooming, but our homes still feel like they’re stuck in the winter.
As we use considerable amounts of plastic each year, here are some top tips for reducing plastic use in your home.
Why put all your insurance policies in one basket? It can be tough to figure out what part of your property cover is included under what policy.
The HMO licensing scheme – What you need to know about the upcoming mandatory HMO legislation changes.
Flooding can sometimes be the result of poor home maintenance, or just very bad luck. So we have gathered some top tips.
Labour launched in February a 50-point policy document entitled; Animal Welfare for the Many, not the Few
Looking to make some upgrades, you may find this article very helpful. What are the must-have caravan accessories you might need this year?
5G is designed to deliver a faster connection than the current 4G network. SMEs can take advantage of the next evolution of mobile data.
Wondering how to get more bookings on your holiday let during low season? This can be an important question for any property owner.
Emily who works as a New business and renewals advisor, answers some questions about her holiday in Majorca.
Looking for a popular holiday home location, but not sure yet if you’re buying in the UK or overseas.
To help you when making your decision, we’ve listed some questions that clients ask when looking for home insurance.
Good news for holiday home owners as new research shows that the number of people taking holidays is on the up.
As a ski chalet is most likely to be overseas, you need to find an insurer that can provide cover for property often left unoccupied, meaning you need a specialist holiday home insurance provider.
As we look forward to the 2018 it’s always good to review the financials and make sure you’ve got the cover you need for the next year.
A growing trend for those seeking to get away for Christmas, it to leave the home behind and head for the sun or the show.
As Brexit looms large over many manufacturers it appears not all sectors are struggling.
Lucjan who works in our underwriting department, answers some questions about his holiday in France.
It’s now been over 100 days since Intasure teamed up with Keycare to offer.
As the winter draws near and daylight hours shorten, there are still lots of reasons to use your touring caravan.
Kristen who works in our sales department, answers some questions about her holiday in Spain.
Lucinda who works in our renewals department, answers some questions about her holiday in Brighton.
Irma, Jose or Maria are in fact names of particularly strong and destructive storms this year, But, who names hurricanes?.
We ask Julian who works in our sales department, some questions about his holiday in Portugal this year.
We ask James who works in our underwriting department, some questions about his holiday this year.
Intasure’s Claims Manager travelled to Italy to better understand the impact of the earthquakes on our customers and their holiday homes.
Many people see buy to let as a good investment. The property is an asset that may appreciate while rental payments can provide an income.
What you might not know is the legal right to keep and store a touring caravan on the land that you own.
Long happy days with friends and relatives, some sunshine, some rain, the verdant countryside, cricket, and with it all the classic British picnic.
Temperatures are rising across much of the UK, and now the Met Office has predicted we could see the hottest June day since 2011.
What will the UK General Election mean for your international money transfers? Last year was full of surprises for the currency markets.
So you’ve been to the candy store to pick up the latest bit of radio equipment for your shack but now you’re worried about insuring it.
We often plan our holiday’s months in advance, taking care of all the details; where to stay, what to visit, what to wear etc.
The electorate is preparing for another vote following the surprise announcement by Theresa May of a general election.
For anyone who has been renting their property in Turkey since 2012, you may remember when the laws affecting non Turkish citizens were first imposed.
If you haven’t heard of Airbnb, where have you been? Airbnb is a market place for people to list, discover and book unique accommodation.
The recent boom in the prices of property on the Shetland islands may come as a surprise to anyone focused on getting the best returns.
People become landlords for lots of different reasons. It may be that you’ve invested in lots of properties to rent out.
Thousands of protesters marched on Westminster earlier this week to demonstrate their distress at the alleged unfair practice of having to sacrifice 10% of their equity.
The Sunday Times recently revealed their annual guide to the best places to live in the UK, announcing regional winners and the overall winner.
The starting gun for negotiations on Brexit is set to be fired Wednesday 29th March when Prime Minister May triggers the process.
UK nationals with EU property are currently in limbo as it remains unclear, and under what conditions there will be following Brexit.
Data in January for the Eurozone showed inflation reaching a near four year high of 1.8%, just 0.2% below the European Central Banks 2% target.
Static caravans can be particularly susceptible to bad weather, so we felt like now was a good time to turn our attention to how you can protect your static caravan.
Securing your holiday home against unauthorised entry, it’s the moment you realise your property has been broken into.
While there are many reasons a person may find themselves living abroad everyone with a property back home in the UK is faced with the same problem.
When it comes to public liability insurance, some of the most common questions people ask are: How much is public liability insurance?
Holiday home and other property owners are braced for further increases in their insurance premiums following the government’s announcement.
For some people the idea of a timber framed property conjures images of poorly constructed, hastily assembled and less sturdy building than the more...
A conversion, done well, can offer the best of best of both worlds, the character of an older property with the convenience of modern living, and can also be a useful way to get a place to stay in an area with...
Buying A holiday home can mean so many different things to its owner. A place of memories formed long ago in childhood, a place to form new memories with spouses, partners, friends, children or even...
They say home is where the heart is and for many a place in their heart is reserved for their holiday home. It's a place to escape from everyday life, relax and make special memories. But when it comes to protecting it...
As the pound depreciates through the uncertainties in the UK economy, caused by the duel aspects of threats and opportunities caused by the Brexit vote some prospective holiday...
Wood burning stoves can make a great feature in a holiday home or cottage. They appeal to holiday let guests and they can be an efficient heat source that...
For many holiday homeowners even after dancing away from their desk happy in the knowledge a glorious holiday awaits them one final challenge remains – getting to the holiday home.
Holiday Home Swimming Pools – tips on preparing your pool for winter. A swimming pool is always a big selling point for a holiday home.
Royal Caribbean's new luxury cruise liner is going to offer passengers GPS tracking to ensure children can remain safe while onboard, it has emerged...
Next summer (2012) London will host the Olympic and Paralympic games and every hotel, bed and breakfast and hostel is expected to be fully booked.
Poll shows the country has been named the UK's favourite long-haul destination.
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