MAY 2024 LEICESTERSHIRE BUILDER MAGAZINE ONLINE

34 Leicestershire BUILDER Magazine • MAY 2024 • Tel: 01530 244069 • Email: info@buildermagazines.co.uk
How to get
cheaper van
insurance
VAN DRIVERS
have been told
how to lower
their insurance
after premiums
rose by over 15%
for commercial
van users.
Experts at Lease Van
have named five tips
for drivers to reduce
their insurance policies
with little time or effort.
Taking off young or inexperienced drivers is one of the quickest ways to
reduce premiums as they are deemed more of a risk on the roads.
Check business advertisements on the side of the van aren’t considered
to be modifications, as this increases the premiums on the policy.
Van drivers should also consider downsizing their vehicle and increasing
security measures with alarms and immobilisers to make their insurance
cheaper.
Tim Alcock from Lease Van said: “Vehicle insurance is rising for
everyone right now, so many of us are looking for ways to make the
price more affordable.
“There are several things you can do with little effort to decrease your
van insurance costs - such as taking off young or inexperienced drivers
from the policy.
“Joining a trade federation may also give you a discount when getting
an insurance quote.
“Installing security measures such as alarms, steering wheel locks,
immobilisers and vehicle trackers will also help to lower costs.
“Van drivers should also check their advertising isn’t classed as a
modification, and consider downsizing vehicles to be given a cheaper
insurance policy.”
How to lower your van insurance
• REVIEW WHO IS ON THE INSURANCE POLICY
Review who is added to the insurance policy to potentially lower your
premiums. Young or inexperienced drivers can increase the insurance
as they are deemed more of a risk. Motorists with a poor claims history
will also make the policy more expensive.
• JOIN A TRADE FEDERATION
Some insurance providers will offer a discount to those who are a
member of a trade federation. It’s important to check which companies
offer this benefit before signing up and getting an insurance quote.
• ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS
Having signwriting on your van advertising your business will deter
thieves from stealing the vehicle as it will be harder to sell on. However,
before getting any signwriting, check with your insurance provider
and the DVLA to check it isn’t considered a modification as this could
increase the premiums on your policy.
• INCREASE VAN SECURITY
Insurers will likely lower the costs of your policy if the van has extra
security measures which will help to protect the vehicle. Make sure your
van is more secure by installing alarms, a steering wheel lock, vehicle
trackers and immobilisers.
• DOWNSIZE YOUR VAN
Downsizing your van could decrease the cost of your insurance policy
as the vehicle will be classed as lower risk. Check you’re driving the
right size van for your business and ensure it is suitable for your needs,
and use a smaller vehicle if possible.
Matthew promoted to principal
planner at Marrons in Leicester
PLANNING, design
and development
consultancy Marrons
has announced a staff
promotion in Leicester.
Effective 1 May 2024,
Matthew Roe has been
promoted to principal planner.
Matthew – who has more
than eight years’ experience
– works with developers
and private individuals to
deliver attractive, sustainable
and feasible development
proposals.
Brian Mullin, partner
and head of Marrons, said: “Our client base is ever-expanding across
the country and we are continuing to unlock sites nationwide, which is
testament to the invaluable experience and expertise we have here at
Marrons. With this in mind, rewarding high performance is part of our
culture, so we’re thrilled to announce Matthew’s truly-deserved promotion,
which reflects his significant contribution to the team as we continue to
grow as a consultancy.”
Derby town house divided into
eight flats is up for auction
SDL Property
Auctions
are offering
for sale BY
AUCTION
an imposing
double
fronted
character
town house
divided into
eight wellequipped
self-contained
flats.
The property – 18 Hartington Street, Derby DE23 8EA – is situated on a
tree-lined avenue close to the city centre.
The property is fully let and producing a combined gross income of
£41,880 per annum, which represents a 12.6% return, based on the Guide
Price.
To be offered for sale BY AUCTION on Thursday 30th May 2024 – 9.00am
start.
Guide Price: £330,000+ plus fees.
Visit www.sdlauctions.co.uk for more information.
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