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Insurance for Serviced Accommodation Hosts — What You Actually Need

Standard landlord insurance won't cover you for short-stay paying guests. Here's the layered insurance approach experienced hosts use.

Published 2026-02-09 · Trade Nest Stays Team

Insurance for Serviced Accommodation Hosts — What You Actually Need

Property insurance (building + contents)

Specialist 'serviced accommodation' or 'holiday let' policy. Schofields, Pikl, and several other specialists offer these. £400-£700/year typically for a 4-bed.

Public liability (£5m minimum)

Included in most specialist policies. Required by corporate clients and most partner platforms (TNS requires £5m minimum to list).

Loss of income / cancellation

Optional but worth considering for high-value properties where a 2-month repair would be financially painful. Usually £100-£200/year additional.

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