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Deadline looming for Coronavirus Government Supported Loan Schemes
Businesses have never experienced a more challenging time than the one in which we currently find ourselves. The government has responded with a range of support measures for SME’s. There are two relevant schemes for SME’s. The Bounce bank Loan Scheme for loans up to...
Too many underinsurance disasters waiting to happen
The latest data from RebuildCostASSESSMENT reveals a massive shortfall in cover among UK commercial properties. The insurance valuation providers estimate that buildings occupied by businesses in Britain are underinsured by a whopping £325 billion. “What this means is...
Preparing your home for winter
As the days begin to get colder and shorter, it may be a good time to start thinking about what you might need to do to protect your home this winter Clear the gutters and drains Debris such as leaves and mud can block the drains and once it becomes too much, it can...
Right to Light Insurance
Right to Light insurance policies are designed to protect the developer or landowner from Right to Light claims; where a neighbour claims they have had their amount of light reduced as a result from their development. The compensation settlements, remedial cost and...
Insurance Policy Specifically Designed for Childcare Franchises
As an insurance broker we appreciate that Coronavirus (Covid-19) has been a terrible time for everyone. I am guessing with the lockdown, social distancing, and various other restrictions on groups that this has proven a particularly difficult time for you and your...
Abortive Planning Costs
We at Northcott Beaton are always looking out for things that could potentially be of great use to you and your clients and this one is which we think shouldn’t be missed for your development clients The Policy covers Abortive Planning Costs which are the abortive...
Homebuyer Protection Insurance: Protecting you and your client in the event things do not go to plan.
Greater protection and peace of mind for your firm and for your clientIt goes without saying everyone involved in the sale or purchase of a property wants things to go smoothly but with the best of intentions sometimes things do go wrong. The current...
Northcott Beaton Insurance Brokers Welcomes Katie Court on Board
Whilst the lockdown period has been a real nightmare for everyone, Northcott Beaton have been planning for the future regardless of whatever the normal turns out to be. We are therefore delighted to welcome on Board our newest recruit Katie Court as Senior Development...
How to thrive in a rejuvenated housing market
We’re beginning to see a clearer picture of how the economic stimulus is impacting our clients. Property investors are taking advantage of the stamp duty holiday and expanding portfolios while terms are attractive. Remortgaging activity has spiked and we’ve also...