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Stride Limited Launches Insurance Comparison Site for Landlords

Stride Limited Launches Insurance Comparison Site for Landlords











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(PRWeb UK) September 29, 2009

Stride Limited, a respected name with over 30 years experience within the property insurance market, today launches its new online quote process, which allows landlords to compare and buy property insurance online at http://www.stride.co.uk.

The new site, a rarity amongst other commercial insurance brokers, has been developed by Stride Limited after recognising a gap in the market for a comparison website for landlords property insurance.

Claire Wilson, Commercial Development Manager, Stride Limited says of the new site:

“When we buy our personal lines insurance, we are used to being able to choose from an array of insurers. Our aim has been to emulate this; our clients can now visit our website and we will check cover details and prices from our panel of leading commercial insurers. Landlords are able to insure a portfolio of up to 5 properties online. This simplifies what has historically been an arduous process, having to visit many different websites or ring round brokers for quotes. Crucially, our clients are able to make an informed decision about the policy they are purchasing and make sure that it is the most suitable for them.”

With the deluge of so-called “unplandlords” or “accidental landlords” hitting the UK property market over the last year, the need for affordable property insurance for landlords will increase.

David Salusbury, Chairman of the National Landlords Association (NLA) recently commented of the phenomenon:

“People still need a roof over their heads. We hear that rental demand will remain strong, although there is anecdotal evidence that rents being achieved are reducing, and we hear of more property coming on to the market as a result of the so-called accidental landlords who are unable to sell their property and have decided to rent it out.”

It seems as though Stride’s endeavours have come at the right time. With more people looking for buy-to-let property insurance, a fresh approach to broking and ease of purchase has never been more essential.

In fact, Stride’s forward-thinking approach has already raised a few eyebrows in the Buy-to-Let industry. The scale of the website development has seen Stride short listed for the ‘Innovation’ and ‘Insurance Services’ categories at the ‘Landlord & Buy-to-Let Awards 2009’; the ‘Oscars’ of the industry.

Oliver Romain, head judge for the Awards and editor of Landlord & Buy-to-Let magazine, the leading magazine for the residential letting sector, says:

“We’ve had a terrific response and Stride Limited has done brilliantly to get short listed. The private rental sector gets a tough time in the media, however, the vast majority of people have a positive experience and it’s great that we have the opportunity to recognise and reward the best in the industry”.

Richard Lovegrove, Managing Director at Stride notes that despite recognition and early success in the launch, complacency in this market is not an issue:

“Stride have been successful in the commercial and residential property insurance market for many years; we have always strived to provide a fantastic service so we won’t be resting on our laurels. There are a still a large number of new landlords out there that require assistance when it comes to getting insurance for the first time and we have the experience and range of policies to meet their needs.”

It is important that landlord’s assets are fully protected to ensure that there are no unwanted hiccups in running their business and Stride can help. By offering high levels of service combined with competitive prices, Stride delivers the complete insurance package for landlords. This is now available online at: http://www.stride.co.uk/commercial-quote/ or by phone on 0800 840 6699.

Notes to editors:

1.             Stride Limited offers insurance cover for a wide range of commercial property such as blocks of flats; high value housing and let properties.

2.             Stride Limited is an independent insurance broker established on the South Coast since 1973. In addition to operating commercial insurance broker Stride, Stride Limited also trades as Computer Quote, now selling motor; home; van; pet & travel insurance by phone and online via http://www.computerquoteinsurance.com

3.             Stride has a total Gross Written Premium (GWP) of £15 Million and employs over 55 staff.

4.             For more information contact:

Richard Lovegrove

Managing Director, Stride Limited

richard.lovegrove(at)stride.co.uk

Tel: 023 9224 8761

Mob: 077 3606 9151

Fax: 023 9224 8769

Jonathan Walker

Marketing Director, Stride Limited

jonathan.walker(at)stride.co.uk

Tel: 023 9224 8730

Mob: 079 7035 4202

Fax: 023 9224 8769

Stride Limited t/a Computer Quote Registered in England No. 1122247.

Registered Office: 101 London Road, Cowplain, Hampshire PO8 8XJ.

Stride Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

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Computerquoteinsurance.com Teams Up with Forcesdeal.com

Computerquoteinsurance.com Teams Up with Forcesdeal.com











Forcesdeal.com in association with Computerquoteinsurance.com


(PRWeb UK) November 12, 2009

A new insurance comparison website, aimed at raising money for veterans, has been launched by ex-serviceman Simon Weston.

Forcesdeal.com Foundation is a charity that has been set up by Falklands War Veteran Simon Weston and his business partner, Marc Cann, Director/Secretary of the Foundation. The aim of the charity is to enrich the lives of current and ex-serviceman and to offer support to immediate family members.

Like other comparison websites, Forcesdeal.com earns a fee when a policy is sold. The funding for the foundation comes from a new initiative where the majority of the profit made from insurance sales fees on the Forcedeal.com website, is directly distributed to Armed Forces’ charities.

Simon Weston, one of the founders of Forcesdeal.com, said of the launch:

“We are all now getting to grips with the fact that price comparison sites are great value for money and can help us make significant savings. Forcesdeal.com takes the price comparison site approach to new heights. It not only gives great value and great choice when insuring your vehicles or home, but also ensures that much needed funds go to help our current and future veterans who have given so much for our country.”

Computerquoteinsurance.com is an online insurance broker, based in Hampshire, which has been selected for the Forcesdeal.com insurance comparison panel. They have been able to develop a partnership with Forcesdeal.com in the inaugural moments of the site’s development.

Richard Lovegrove, Managing Director of Computerquoteinsurance.com, said of the relationship:

“As an organisation we understand the vision that Forcesdeal.com has to support veterans and current servicemen, and we are very pleased to be involved with this project.”

The site looks set to be a huge hit. Not only will consumers be able to search for the best prices for their insurance, but they will also be able to register as a “friend” of Forcesdeal.com. Subscribers can to catch up on how the money they have spent is helping others and will receive regular newsletters from the charity.

This is only the beginning for Forcesdeal.com and the tip of the iceberg. With other insurance related products likely to come onboard, Forcesdeal.com has the potential to join the ranks of some of the well known contenders in the ever growing price comparison industry.

Computerquoteinsurance.com

Birch House

Parklands Business Park

Forest Road

Denmead

Hampshire

PO7 6XP

Tel: 0800 328 5535

Email: info (at) computerquoteinsurance (dot) com

Web: http://www.computerquoteinsurance.com

Stride Limited

Birch House

Parklands Business Park

Forest Road

Denmead

Hampshire

PO7 6XP

Tel: 0800 840 6699

Email: info (at) stride (dot) co (dot) uk

Web: http://www.stride.co.uk

Notes to editors:

1.    Stride Limited is an independent property insurance broker established on the South Coast since 1973. Stride offers insurance cover for a wide range of commercial property such as blocks of flats; high value housing and let properties.

2.    Stride Limited is one of the only UK brokers to offer a “buy online” service for landlords property insurance

3.    Stride Limited also trades as Computer Quote Insurance, now selling car, van, home buildings & contents and travel insurance by phone and online via http://www.computerquoteinsurance.com

4.    Stride has a total Gross Written Premium (GWP) of £15 Million and employs over 50 staff.

5.    Forcesdeal.com and the Forcesdeal.com Foundation are awaiting charitable organisation awaiting charity status. Visit http://www.forcesdeal.com for more information

6.    For more information regarding this article, please contact:

Richard Lovegrove

Managing Director, Stride Limited

richard.lovegrove (at) stride (dot) co (dot) uk

Tel: 023 9224 8761

Mob: 077 3606 9151

Fax: 023 9224 8769

http://www.computerquoteinsurance.com

http://www.stride.co.uk

Jonathan Walker

Marketing Director, Stride Limited

jonathan (dot) walker (at) stride (dot) co (dot) uk

Tel: 023 9224 8730

Mob: 079 7035 4202

Fax: 023 9224 8759

http://www.computerquoteinsurance.com

http://www.stride.co.uk


Stride Limited t/a Computer Quote

Birch House, Parklands Business Park, Forest Road, Denmead, Hampshire PO7 6XP

Registered in England No. 1122247. Registered Office: 101 London Road, Cowplain, Hampshire PO8 8XJ.

Stride Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

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Landlord Property Insurance For Your Business

Article by Martin Sejas









When you make a mistake with your house insurance, it could cost you a small fortune. House repairs are costly proceedings, and without the cover that insurance provides, you can be stuck with the full cost of repairing a roof, or fixing broken pipes. This problem is significantly multiplied by having people in your property that you don’t really know, and might not necessarily trust. Think about it like this: would you lend your car to a stranger without adequate protection against them stealing or crashing it? I’m guessing not. As a general rule, try to use your insurance to guarantee, as much as possible, that your property can be returned to it’s original format, regardless of what tenants do.

Landlord property insurance covers two main aspects. The first is the structure of the building. This includes any type of carpeting (which is a common problem for landlords), white goods and other fittings. Remember, it’s surprisingly common for tenants to remove items that don’t belong to them when they leave. Washing machines go missing regularly, simply because they’re so obvious. You insurance probably won’t cover theft by tenants. Usually it only covers forced entry.

Another common issue is tenants redecorating without approval. It’s natural for a tenant to want to redecorate, but if they turn the place into too personal a space, then you may have difficultly letting it after they are gone. Not everyone has good taste. In this instance, you need cover with your landlord property insurance that ensures you can claim to take it back to its original dcor. The forced entry or exit rule applies here as well, so make sure you have an adequate deposit.

Contents insurance is very useful for those who want to rent out a furnished property. This will cover anything like TVs, beds, furniture and other items you have left for the benefit of the tenants. Remember that the more desirable pieces are most likely to go missing. This brand of landlord property insurance is a reasonably simple affair, and requires you to list the value of the items inside and submit to your insurance company.

Calculating your landlord property insurance is done by your insurance company, and while there are a number of ways of doing this, you don’t have much say in the methodology. Basically, your insurance company takes the structure, age and use of the building into account and creates a rating for your building. This can then be translated into a risk rating for your property. Above all, make sure you’re covered for any damage done by your tenants, and you should be okay.



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Landlord property insurance: do you need it?

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The answer may typically be ‘yes’ to the above question whether you intend letting out a single room in your own house, a property such as a house, flats, or a holiday home.

The risks typically insured

When taking out landlord property insurance there are usually some perils and events that are typically covered, such as third party liability. However these may differ slightly between insurance providers it makes sense to check the terms.

The age of vandalism

Unfortunately we live in an age where vandalism occurs more and more frequently. Depending on the damage vandals may cause many hundreds of pounds worth of damage, if not more. This may typically be included in some buy to let insurance policies, but always check to make sure.

Nasty surprises from unruly tenants

Some providers will offer cover for malicious damage caused by tenants. However not all do, so it may pay to choose a provider of buy to let building insurance that offers this form of protection. Tenants may cause you a great deal of financial worry if you have to pay for damage such as this out of your own pocket.

Fire damage

Fire typically causes a great deal of destruction even if contained to a single room of the property. Imagine it tearing through the whole of the building. You may lose all the contents of the property and even the property itself if it is unstable. Rebuilding costs from fire may be enormous but thankfully fire damage may be included in the typical landlord property insurance.

Mother Nature’s storms

Mother Nature may often be very cruel, especially when it comes to storms. Lashing rain and gale force winds along with snow, hail and lightning storms may all cause considerable damage to properties. Therefore you may wish to check that any buy to let building insurance you are looking into, provides protection against these types of perils.

Insurance for the contents

Landlords contents insurance may also typically be an option as part of your landlord property insurance along. This means that generally if the contents are damaged due to any of the perils listed in your policy, you may be able to claim.

Taking out adequate landlord property insurance is essential when you consider how much you are going to be spending on your venture in the property business. It may also be a condition of your mortgage, so do check.



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Jason is the Webmaster of http://www.landlordpropertycover.co.uk where you can compare rates for your landlord insurance as well as take advantage of some excellent policy features.