February 11, 2009
Inform your insurance company
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It is always worth flicking through the small print on any policy, as this is likely to highlight any nasty surprises, but also, is likely to be where you will find the maximum time you are allowed to leave the property, with it still being covered.
People who are planning on leaving their house empty for an extended period of time have been warned they may need to let their home insurance provider know.
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) explained most policies stipulate the maximum amount of time a property can be left unoccupied.