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Overview

Whether you’re a landlord waiting for new tenants or you’re finally heading on the dream sabbatical trip, you’ll need home insurance for your unoccupied home. 

At One Sure, we understand that it can be daunting when your property is unoccupied and you’re not there to manage any issues that may arise. With our guidance on the cover, we can help you to choose the home insurance policy for your vacant property to give you peace of mind.

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What does unoccupied home insurance cover?

This insurance provides protection and coverage for a range of risks that may arise during the period when the property is vacant. 

The specific coverage may vary depending on the insurance provider and policy, but typically, unoccupied home insurance covers the following:

  • Property Damage: Unoccupied home insurance typically covers damage to the property caused by events like fire, vandalism, storms, burst pipes, or theft. It provides financial protection for repairs or rebuilding the property in case of such damage.
  • Liability Coverage: This coverage protects you if someone gets injured or their property gets damaged while on your unoccupied property. It helps cover legal expenses and potential compensation claims that may arise from such incidents.
  • Contents Insurance (Optional): Depending on your policy, you may have the option to include contents insurance for the belongings inside the unoccupied property. This coverage typically protects against theft or damage to items such as furniture, appliances, or personal belongings left in the property.
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How long can a house be unoccupied for insurance?

Standard home insurance policies usually specify that you or your tenant may risk being unable to claim if you leave the property unoccupied for more than thirty to sixty days. 

With insurance for unoccupied properties, the length of time that your property can be vacant really varies from insurer to insurer. Once you’ve chosen your coverage and policy, the period of time you’re covered for will be in your schedule.

How long your home can be covered while vacant can also depend on the reason for needing unoccupied home insurance. 

For example, if you are leaving your home for an extended holiday, then you will have in mind the exact period of time you’ll be gone for. Yet landlords who need vacant property insurance while waiting for their next tenant may not know exactly how long their home will be empty but might need a short-term policy. 

As a rule of thumb, we generally advise that if your home will be vacant for 30 to 60 days or more, this specialist home insurance policy would benefit you more should the worst happen.

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Sharna Ridge
Author Sharna Ridge
Last Updated March 20, 2026

This article has been reviewed and updated to ensure accuracy and compliance with current insurance regulations.
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