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Landlords rush to buy 'squatters insurance' after Renters' Rights Act

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ARAG has seen an 11% increase in sales of legal expenses and rent guarantee insurance in the first four months of 2026 compared to the same period the previous year. This article highlights why landlords are rushing to buy £300 “squatters” insurance as a result of the Renters’ Rights Act.

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