Insurance cover for property and real estate abroad
Insuring an overseas property, especially if you are not planning to live in it, is of paramount importance - even more so than a property back home. There is only one thing about overseas property insurance that goes for all overseas properties, you need to obtain insurance from a reputable vendor, and the policy must be written in a language you can understand, so you can rest easy knowing that you are covered for every eventuality.
What Must Your Overseas Property Insurance Cover?
When looking for overseas property insurance you should ask yourself the following:
- Will the property spend long periods of time unoccupied?
- Is there any risk of flooding or subsidence?
- What is the risk of crime?
- Do you need coverage for pool damage?
- Is coverage for loss of rental income necessary?
- Do you need public liability and accidental damage cover for those renting your property?
Most Important Factors
But the most important factors when choosing insurance for your overseas property are those covered in the beginning:
- Make sure you go with a reputable broker, preferably with a long-standing and reputable firm, and possibly that have made big payouts in the past.
- Make sure the policy is written in extremely plain and clear wording, and if necessary have clauses added or removed for extra security, and to avoid being caught out by carefully engineered loopholes.

