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Declined ll insurance

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Littleelffriend · 20/09/2016 08:39

Does anyone know why this would be? Tried a couple of companies online as I'm going to rent out my flat but both declined to quote.

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user1471549018 · 20/09/2016 09:00

Check your credit rating

Littleelffriend · 20/09/2016 10:37

My credit rating is very good, but it was just an online quote they can't have checked that.

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catslife · 20/09/2016 11:35

Do you have a mortgage? I think your mortgage provider has to agree to the property being rented out if you don't own the property outright or with a buy-to-let mortgage.

Littleelffriend · 20/09/2016 11:57

Yes it's mortgaged. I don't really see what that has to do with insurance?

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catslife · 20/09/2016 13:32

If you have a mortgage then you need extra insurance to make sure that the mortgage is still paid during any period where the property is empty.
You may be able to obtain a quote by phoning the insurance providers.

Sprig1 · 20/09/2016 13:46

Just phone the insurance companies and ask them why they are declining you. If you are struggling then a broker should be able to help find a company that will insure you. Everything is insurable at a price.

user1471549018 · 20/09/2016 18:25

Could be lots of other things making you high risk to them- currently vacant flat, accepting hb tenants etc etc. The credit rating was just something I heard to watch out for with insurance the other day (first clue of identity theft or unknown about ccj). I use an online broker -yourinsurance- who are very good for Landlord's insurance

YelloDraw · 20/09/2016 19:01

If you have a mortgage then you need extra insurance to make sure that the mortgage is still paid during any period where the property is empty.

That is't true.

deltacrook · 20/09/2016 19:09

It could be what I I have put down as your job. I need to be careful with insurance for DH job and what I put it down as. Odd as it makes no difference but they will have flags on their systems. You need to call to ask why.

deltacrook · 20/09/2016 19:10

Catslife, that is simply not true.

Littleelffriend · 20/09/2016 21:24

I'll call. Thanks for all responses but they never asked for my job, and I declined the option to have rent paid if the property is vacant. Unfortunately my baby wasn't up for phone calls today Smile

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MidnightDexy · 20/09/2016 22:02

Hi OP I think you mentioned you were doing a quote on a comparison website? If that's right then I think i know why you were declined. There is a question (i forget the details) on these standard forms which basically wants to know if you, the LL, will live in the rental property alongside the tenants. I forget the details but it is a poorly worded question which causes much confusion and if you say "yes" you will be declined on the basis that what you are proposing is not really a BTL but taking in a lodger. Does this make sense / ring a bell? Sorry i am shattered and probably not making much sense.

Dizzybintess · 20/09/2016 22:08

I'm an ex medical underwriter
Do you have a dangerous job
Is your weight low or high
Do you have any medical conditions

I can help you work it out
Feel free to PM me if it's personal stuff

Littleelffriend · 21/09/2016 06:58

Thanks very much everyone I think I'll just have to call.

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