Blocks of flats

Embrace 2024 with Movement for Good: Another Year of Giving

Happy New Year from all of us at Lansdown Insurance Brokers, and welcome to 2024! As we step into a brand-new year, we are pleased to…

Ensuring Safe Homes: A Landlord’s Guide to Electrical Safety Standards

All landlords including councils and housing associations must make sure their rented properties are safe and fit to live in throughout all tenancies.   With advancements in…

Building Safety Act 2022: A Fire Safety Update For Landlords

The Building Safety Act 2022 specifically section 156, has made substantial amendments to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, particularly impacting those designated as Responsible…

Autumn Statement Summary for Landlords

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt recently unveiled his Autumn Statement, outlining an extensive range of measures and plans for the year ahead to help grow the British economy….

Autumn Statement Predictions for 2023: What’s in Store for Landlords?

As Autumn approaches, landlords in the United Kingdom are anticipating the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, an annual financial update that often brings significant changes to the property…

Multi-occupancy Residential Buildings Insurance: Better protection for leaseholders

With effect from 1st January 2024, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) are introducing new legislation with regards to Residential Multi-occupancy Buildings Insurance. The policy statement issued…

The Key to hassle-free Claims Management with Lorega

When unforeseen events strike, having the right support to navigate the complex world of insurance claims can make all the difference. Lansdown Insurance Brokers is proud…

What is Terrorism Insurance?

In an ever-changing world, businesses and property owners face various risks, including the unfortunate threat of terrorism. Acts of terrorism can have devastating consequences, not only…

Directors & Officers Insurance explained

As a director or secretary of a block of flats, your decisions and actions can have significant consequences. It is essential to recognise that you may…

Largest monthly rise in London flat prices in 20 years

Analysis of the latest HM Registry UK House Price Index data by our specialist flat insurance team has found that the average price paid for flats…

Why is the cost of property insurance rising? Part 2: Index linking

Index-linking is a mechanism employed by insurers to ensure that the sum insured for your property, which should represent the full cost of rebuilding, remains as…

Why is the cost of property insurance rising? Part 1: Claims inflation

The property sector is seeing some significant premium increases and unfortunately, these are likely to continue. Your renewal price will have increased from last year, and…