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    Insurance - Any Recommendations?

    Hi,

    I've just received a renewal quote for a house I have let to students. I've got cover for both buildings and contents with the property value set at £130k and contents £10k - no accidental damage cover.

    At £440 the quote feels expensive (certainly against what I pay for my own home) but I've nothing to gauge it against.

    Can anybody recommend any brokers - online or otherwise?

    Any advice gratefully received.
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    I use www.rentguard.org - also you get a discount from them if you are a member of the RLA (www.rla.org.uk) (it may pay you to join the RLA just for the purpose!)

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