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Estimate your landlords insurance needs with our Landlords Insurance Calculator. Calculate the right levels of cover to protect your property and secure your financial livelihood.

Calculator results are estimates only and not quotes. Actual quotes will be provided by a licensed broker after you submit an enquiry.

Landlords Insurance – Sum Insured Calculator

Add up the replacement value for your rental’s building components and landlord contents so you don’t underinsure. The tool also helps you consider optional limits like loss of rent. It produces a neat JSON summary you can submit with a quote request.

Most residential landlords are not GST‑registered; commercial property may differ.

Building – replacement items

Structure, fixed fixtures and external improvements. If a strata unit, building may be covered by the Owners Corporation – check first.

Landlord contents (non‑structural)

Carpets, curtains/blinds, light fittings, freestanding appliances (fridge/washing machine if provided), furniture (for furnished lets), window A/C, outdoor settings.

Appliances & fixed inclusions

Built‑in oven/cooktop, rangehood, dishwasher, ducted A/C units, hot water system, smoke alarms, solar, security systems.

External structures & site improvements

Garage/carport, sheds, pergolas/decks, fences/gates, paths/driveways, retaining walls.

Optional limits (not part of building/contents sum insured)

Used to suggest a loss‑of‑rent limit.
Policies vary – this is just a planning aid.

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Landlords Insurance Articles

Does Your Landlord Insurance Cover Short-Term Rentals Like Airbnb?
Does Your Landlord Insurance Cover Short-Term Rentals Like Airbnb?
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Australian Landlords: How to Simplify Insurance for Your Multiple Rentals
Australian Landlords: How to Simplify Insurance for Your Multiple Rentals
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Understanding Landlord Insurance: Does It Cover Tenant Damage?
Understanding Landlord Insurance: Does It Cover Tenant Damage?
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Is Landlord Insurance Mandatory in Australia? What Every Landlord Should Know
Is Landlord Insurance Mandatory in Australia? What Every Landlord Should Know
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Understanding the Key Factors That Influence Landlord Insurance Premiums in Australia
Understanding the Key Factors That Influence Landlord Insurance Premiums in Australia
Landlord insurance is a specialized type of insurance designed to protect property owners who lease their homes or units to tenants. Unlike standard home insurance, which primarily covers owner-occupied properties, landlord insurance includes coverage tailored for the risks associated with rental properties. - read more

Insurance News

ICA's Strategic Plan to Combat Escalating Motor Insurance Costs
ICA's Strategic Plan to Combat Escalating Motor Insurance Costs
14 Nov 2025: Paige Estritori
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has unveiled a comprehensive report titled 'Motor Insurance Policy Paper – A Roadmap for Reducing Rising Premiums,' addressing the significant 42% increase in comprehensive motor insurance premiums since 2019. This surge has brought the average annual premium to $1,052 in 2024, prompting the need for coordinated action to alleviate the financial burden on consumers. - read more
Inattention and Speed: Key Contributors to Major Truck Accidents in Australia
Inattention and Speed: Key Contributors to Major Truck Accidents in Australia
14 Nov 2025: Paige Estritori
The National Truck Accident Research Centre (NTARC) has released its 2025 Major Incident Investigation Report, shedding light on the primary human factors contributing to significant truck crashes across Australia. The findings emphasise the critical roles of inattention, distraction, and inappropriate speed in these incidents, underscoring the necessity for targeted safety interventions within the transport industry. - read more
EQT's Bold Move: A $3.41 Billion Bid for AUB Group
EQT's Bold Move: A $3.41 Billion Bid for AUB Group
14 Nov 2025: Paige Estritori
In a significant development within the Australian insurance sector, Swedish private equity firm EQT has extended a takeover offer for AUB Group, valuing the insurance broking company at A$5.25 billion (US$3.41 billion). This proposal includes a price of A$45 per share, representing a 25.1% premium over AUB's last closing price. Following an earlier bid of A$43 per share, AUB has granted EQT exclusive access to its financial records for six weeks starting October 8 under a confidentiality agreement. - read more
Australian Insurers' Profits Soar to $6.1 Billion Amid Rising Premiums
Australian Insurers' Profits Soar to $6.1 Billion Amid Rising Premiums
14 Nov 2025: Paige Estritori
Australia's insurance industry has reported an annual after-tax profit of $6.1 billion in 2024, according to KPMG's annual review. This figure is three times higher than the five-year average of $2 billion. The substantial profit increase is attributed to significant premium hikes and a year with fewer severe weather events. - read more
Allianz Australia Penalised $16.8 Million for Misleading Conduct
Allianz Australia Penalised $16.8 Million for Misleading Conduct
14 Nov 2025: Paige Estritori
In a significant regulatory action, Allianz Australia and its subsidiary AWP Australia have been fined $16.8 million for making false and misleading statements. The Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions imposed the fines following an investigation and referral by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). - read more

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Subrogation:
The process by which an insurance company seeks to recover the amount paid to the policyholder from a third party responsible for the loss.