Landlords Insurance For Australian Rental Property Owners
Landlords insurance is designed for rental property owners facing risks such as tenant damage, lost rent and liability claims. Understanding building, contents and rental income cover can help you explore protection for your investment.
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Building Cover
Landlord Contents Cover
Tenant Damage Risks
Rent Defaults
Loss of Rent
Property Liability Risks
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At Insurance Online, we refer your enquiry to a participating insurance broker who can help you seek affordable landlord insurance quotes tailored to your needs. Whether you need building and contents insurance to safeguard your property or rental income protection to cover lost earnings, the options available through our participating brokers are designed to give landlords peace of mind.
Why Do You Need Landlord Insurance?
Protect against tenant damage: Can provide cover for certain accidental or malicious damage to your property.
Safeguard rental income: May include cover for loss of rent in specified situations, such as when your tenants can’t pay or the property is uninhabitable.
Liability protection: Can help protect you financially if someone is injured on your property and you are found legally liable.
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Compare landlord insurance options available through a participating Australian insurance broker after referral, and explore policies that fit your budget and property type. Comparison is limited to quotes and products available through the referred broker and may not cover all providers in the market. Features, limits and exclusions vary between insurers and policies, so always check the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) or ask your broker for details.
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