An introduction to Direct Line Landlord Insurance, in partnership with Upad

Direct Line's Landlord Insurance is designed specifically for landlords and buy-to-let owners, and so far they have more than 240,000 landlord customers.

Direct Line Landlord Insurance is Defaqto 5 Star rated and offers high levels of standard cover, options to increase limits, and extend your cover if you need to.

Our UK-based specialist claims handlers have helped thousands of landlords get their properties back into action quickly and efficiently. If you make a claim, we’ll allocate a dedicated claims handler to look after your claim from start to finish.

Direct Line's flexible cover also allows you to add properties to an existing policy any time, giving you one simple renewal date and a multi-property discount.

Take a look at our Landlord Insurance

High level of standard cover:

  • Buildings insurance cover (1)
  • Public Liability cover up to £2m in case a claim is made against you.
  • New-for-old contents cover. (Contents only cover available for leasehold properties, such as flats, where a freehold management company may already have buildings insurance.) (2)
  • Boiler Cover. We’ll pay to either repair or replace your boiler if it breaks down. (With Buildings cover, excludes wear and tear.)
  • 0% interest if you wish to pay by instalments in the first year. (0% APR representative, subject to eligibility, 18s and over).
  1. Either buildings OR contents is standard, not both.
  2. Either buildings OR contents is standard, not both.

Optional extras – extend your cover:

  • Accidental damage for Buildings and/or Contents when you've insured them
  • Malicious Damage
  • Theft by Tenant cover
  • Two levels of Landlord Legal Expenses cover