EBM landlord insurance

EBM landlord insurance is good for Airbnb hosts and comes with flexible options for landlords.

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Our Verdict

EBM landlord insurance is good if you want an insurer that comes with lots of options, including short-term rental cover that can be tailored to your property and your needs. However, it doesn't offer additional add-ons, unlike the majority of insurers.

Pros

  • EBM is good for its flexibility. It comes with lots of cover options for landlords.
  • Unlike many insurers, EBM offers short-term rental options.

Cons

  • It cheaper to pay annually. A handful of insurers we looked at allow you to pay monthly at no extra cost.

What does EBM landlord insurance cover?

EBM offers two main landlord insurance options: RentCover Ultra and RentCover Platinum. You can also get Householders Rental cover and RentCover ShortTerm which is designed for properties rented out for less than six months at a time, including holiday homes, Airbnb accommodation and serviced apartments. These policies can cover the building, contents or both again insured events such as:

EBM landlord insurance features

Standard features
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Standard features

Here are some of the main inclusions that EBM can cover you for when an insured event occurs and you need to make a claim.

  • Change of locks following a bailiff eviction
  • Death of a tenant
  • Denial of access
  • Drug lab clean-up
  • Fire damage to building
  • Fire damage to contents

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Exclusions

EBM's general exclusions are similar to other insurers. You won't be covered for loss or damage related:

  • Actions of the seas
  • Faulty design, materials or workmanship
  • Wear and tear
  • Illegal activity
  • Felling or lopping trees at the site
  • Intentional damage

This isn't an extensive list of EBM's general exclusions. You can find the full list of what's not covered on its PDS.

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