Articles by Steve Barnes
The complete guide to protecting your property from claims in 2023
Many of the issues landlords experience can be prevented through a combination of regular maintenance, periodic inspections, and clear communication with tenants. But unfortunately, no matter how well prepared you are, the unexpected can still happen. As insurance partner to the NRLA, Total Landlord, has written several guides for NRLA members, which are packed with advice to help landlords understand more about the most common causes of claims and how to prevent incidents occurring in the first place.
The Complete Guide to Protecting your Property from Theft
In this guide, NRLA insurance partner, Total Landlord Insurance, draw on their expertise with tips to help you protect yourself and your property and reduce the risk of theft.
The Complete Guide to Protecting your Property from Explosion
In this comprehensive guide, NRLA insurance partners, Total Landlord Insurance, explain everything landlords need to know about protecting their property from explosions - from making sure you are compliant with gas safety regulations and educating your tenants, to what to do in the event of an explosion and how to make sure you have comprehensive cover should the worst happen.
Ten Tips to Reduce Risks and Protect your Property in a Heatwave
With temperatures soaring to record highs, what can landlords do to reduce risks and protect their property? Steve Barnes, Associate Director at NRLA insurance partners, Total Landlord Insurance, shares his ten top tips for landlords, as we face the reality that extreme heat fuelled by climate change is making heatwaves more intense, frequent and likely.
The Complete Guide to Protecting your Property from Flooding
In this comprehensive guide, NRLA insurance partners, Hamilton Fraser Total Landlord Insurance, explain everything landlords need to know about protecting property from flooding - from assessing level of risk to the measures to take to prepare both properties and tenants, what to do in the event of a flood, and how to make sure you have comprehensive cover.
The Complete Guide to Protecting your Property from Damage to Underground Services
NRLA partners Hamilton Fraser Total Landlord Insurance explain everything landlords need to know about protecting their property from damage to underground services - from how to make sure you have comprehensive cover and what's not covered, to preventing damage, what to do if there's a problem and who is responsible for repairs.
The complete guide to accidental damage insurance
NRLA partners Hamilton Fraser Total Landlord Insurance explain everything landlords need to know about accidental damage, from who is responsible for repairs, to how to reduce your risks and what you should do if your property is affected by accidental damage.
The complete guide to landlord liability insurance
Steve Barnes of NRLA partners Hamilton Fraser Total Landlord Insurance shares the complete guide to landlord liability insurance.
A-Z of landlord property claims
NRLA partners Hamilton Fraser Total Landlord Insurance have released an A to Z of property claims eBook 2.0 for landlords. Our at-a-glance infographic gives you a great overview of what the eBook contains.
The complete guide to protecting your property from break-ins
With holidays back on the agenda, your tenants may be heading off for a break, leaving your property empty and potentially vulnerable to break-in. Here, NRLA insurance partners, Hamilton Fraser Total Landlord Insurance, share their insights into how you and your tenants can reduce your risks of being broken into.
