Unoccupied Commercial Property Insurance

Standard home and contents insurance will typically only cover your home for a certain time if it’s left unoccupied – usually between 30 and 60 days.

If your home is going to be left unoccupied for an extended period your home and contents insurance likely won’t cover you in the event of damage or loss.

For extended periods you’ll need unoccupied home insurance.

By partnering with Coeus Insurance Management you’ll find the process of buying your unoccupied home insurance quick and simple.

Choosing the right building insurance for unoccupied property

Empty property insurance can help protect you from unexpected loss or damage to your building and contents if you need to leave your home unoccupied for an extended period.

It could be that you’re waiting for a sale of your home after moving into a new house.

Or you’re going on an extended holiday, or are having renovation work completed that will take longer than a few months.

For these longer periods, it’s likely your existing home and contents insurance won’t cover you.

So you’ll need a dedicated unoccupied home insurance policy.

If you’re leaving your commercial property unoccupied, due to a tenant moving out or a business move, then you need to look into taking out unoccupied commercial property insurance.

Whether the business in the unoccupied commercial property is a warehouse, office or retail premises, it will be vulnerable to vandalism and theft. And with approximately 165,000 privately-owned unoccupied commercial properties in the UK being left empty, it’s never been more important to make sure you insure!

Although not mandatory, our brokers at Coeus Insurance Management advise it, as it not only ensures the property itself from any damage or loss but also protects you if someone makes a claim against you for injury or damage.

The cost of your unoccupied commercial property insurance will depend on a number of factors, including the value, location and size of the property, the security already present in the property and the amount of cover you require.

At Coeus Insurance Management we’re here to help you navigate your options for unoccupied home insurance so you can find the right policy for you.

We’ll make the application process simple and can help you create the right insurance policy for your unoccupied home based on your individual requirements.

And one of our brokers will be with you every step of the way to answer any questions you might have.

Find the right unoccupied commercial building cover with Coeus Insurance Management

Coeus Insurance Management is an independent broker.

We’re not tied to any single insurance provider, which means you’ll always get unbiased advice and policies specific to your unoccupied property insurance.

If you want expert independent advice to find the right unoccupied commercial property insurance, get in touch.

Finding a tailored unoccupied commercial property insurance policy

Insurance for an unoccupied property is a specialised product and trying to find affordable insurance for a property that’s empty for extended periods can be tough. Many insurers are reluctant to insure these types of premises because of the increased risk of theft, vandalism, and damage from incidents like fire or flooding.

It’s not just the initial incident, but because the commercial property is unoccupied there’s a greater chance any damage or faults will go unnoticed for longer periods, potentially leading to more serious problems.

That’s why you need a specialist insurance broker with experience in the unoccupied property insurance market who can help navigate the best providers and find you the most comprehensive coverage for your commercial space.

What can be covered under unoccupied commercial property insurance?

Unoccupied commercial property insurance can provide financial cover against a range of incidents that could cause loss or damage to your property, including:

• Damage due to fire, lightning, explosions, natural disasters like earthquakes
• Subsidence
• Theft
• Flooding and storm damage
• Leaks
• Rebuilding costs
• Property Owners’ Liability

Get cover to protect any kind of unoccupied commercial property

Insurance cover for the unoccupied property will be determined on a number of factors but typically it is split into three categories of property:

• Warehouse
• Retail
• Office space

The cost of your insurance cover could differ depending on the type of commercial premises you’re insuring as different types of spaces are perceived to have different levels of risk.

However, most unoccupied commercial property insurance come with the majority of standard cover options available that we’ve listed above.

If you need additional cover or need a quote for a specific circumstance, we’ll work with you to understand your needs and find a more tailored policy for you and your property.