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Commission
Possibly one of the most controversial subjects in flats insurance is the issue of commission and to whom it is payable. It is no secret that insurance companies pay a proportion of the insurance
Are carpets covered under our flats insurance?
This is one of the questions that we have been told Property Managers get asked, time and time again. The simple answer is "No". When it comes to your insurance, carpets can seem like
Top tips on how to maintain your block during winter
Belinda Thorpe, Managing Director of Residentsline, advises on how to best maintain your block during winter. Long periods of extreme weather are likely to cause damage to property, whether due to floods, strong winds or
How can I keep my insurance costs down?
Is your insurance due for renewal soon? Are you worried about the potential cost this year? Knowing what insurers looks for when calculating your premium is a big step in understanding how to keep
Choosing the right insurance broker
Belinda Thorpe, Managing Director of Residentsline, explains why choosing the right insurance broker is so important for you. The path to finding the right insurance policies can often be riddled with problems. When choosing the right
How could failure to maintain your block affect your insurance?
Belinda Thorpe, Managing Director of Residentsline, discusses the maintenance standards of your block of flats. There is usually a covenant within a lease or TP1 stating that it is the responsibility of the freeholder, Property
Landlord Insurance for property damage and rent.
Landlord Insurance: why do you need it? Landlord protection insurance is, without a doubt, imperative to keeping your property in a secure state. Property damage, whether accidental or malicious, can have a massively detrimental effect
How can we build a healthy community?
Belinda Thorpe, Managing Director of Residentsline, discusses how we can build a healthy community and how you can handle neighbour disputes. Why is community important? Whether sharing a block of flats, living in a
Are you still asking your tenants for a deposit?
Are you still asking your tenants for a deposit? Here at Residentsline, we've created an insurance policy which means you never need to ask for a deposit again, but still
Extending Your Lease
Extending Your Block - The Beginning Belinda Thorpe, MD of Residentsline starts at the beginning with lease extensions. In the articles to follow you will find lots of information about the process
Health and Safety
Health and Safety Feature Health and Safety in Your Block Belinda Thorpe, MD of Residentsline looks at the primary concerns for all those looking after buildings. Health and
How would failure to maintain your block affect your insurance?
How would failure to maintain your block affect your flats insurance? Belinda Thorpe, Managing Director of Residentsline advises There is a covenant within a lease or TP1 stating that the freeholder, Property Managing
Right to Manage Guide – Property Management
Those that make the decision to go through the Right to Manage (RTM) process do so in a very selfless way. They work with the best interests of the individual residents and owners at
Advice on Staying Adequately Insured
Unsure about the different methods used to protect your insurance policy from inflation? We talk to Managing Director of Residentsline, Belinda Thorpe, who explains, there are two main methods used by Insurers to protect
Water damage accounts for around 75% of insurance claims in flats and apartments
Have you ever looked at your insurance renewal documents to find your Buildings premium has risen well beyond inflation? Often the increase is due to the cost of your claims, but Belinda Thorpe, Managing
Buildings insurance – How much cover do you need?
How do we make sure we have the correct sum insured? The quality of your insurance cover is paramount, but the next most important matter is the accuracy of the buildings sum insured. As
Terrorism Insurance
Terrorism Insurance: is it opportunistic? Terrorism is not something talked about in everyday conversation. In fact, it is a somewhat taboo subject in most situations – quite unsurprisingly, I might add. It is
What Residentsline Does Differently – Self Managed
Self-managed? We’re here for you. With over 22 years’ experience within the insurance industry, Residentsline have the experience, expertise and the knowledge to find you the best policy out there. At
What Residentsline Does Differently – Property Managers
Property Managers: we’re here for you. With over 22 years’ experience within the insurance industry, Residentsline have the experience, expertise and the knowledge to find you the best policy out there. At Residentsline, we