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House Insurance when selling

exaisle · 2020-12-08 09:29:27

What's the best practice in terms of keeping a property insured while it's vacant and on the marked/sale agreed? It's vacant and has been so for 2 weeks. I have switched off the mains water and drained the tank in the attic. Should I notify the insurers?

08-12-2020 10:29am

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exaisle

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What's the best practice in terms of keeping a property insured while it's vacant and on the marked/sale agreed? It's vacant and has been so for 2 weeks. I have switched off the mains water and drained the tank in the attic. Should I notify the insurers?

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#2 08-12-2020 1:02pm

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It's probably going to vary from one company to the next. FBD only asks to be notified if the house will be vacant for 45 consecutive days. Check your policy document.

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#3 08-12-2020 2:43pm

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You need to notify your insuer. Most will apply unoccupancy conditions which restrict certain aspects of cover and impose requirements regarding inspection, water, heating and security.

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