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If a right of light claim arises during a property development project, it can lead to significant delays, and it could even devalue certain assets. Right of light insurance can give property developers, funders and investors financial protection should a claim arise during a project.
Property owners have a legal right to receive light through any defined apertures, such as windows and skylights, on any building on their land. This legal easement is known as right of light.
Right of light is a crucial factor in any property development project. Overlook right of light, and it could lead to major financial losses from delays and devalued assets. In some cases, right of light claims have forced property developers to abandon projects entirely.
Right of light insurance can cover developers, funders, and investors for any losses and other expenses should a right of light claim arise during a development project.
In the event of a right of light claim, a right of light insurance policy can cover developers, funders, and investors for losses arising from:
Policyholders can get additional cover based on their requirements:
Right of light can be protected by legal action. If a development results in an infringement, the courts can put an injunction in place, along with an order requiring the completed development to be cut back.
This can lead to severe delays and spiralling costs, which may jeopardise the entire project. A right of light insurance policy would cover all of these costs, giving you peace of mind that you will be able to proceed with the project with minimal disruption.
As right of light claims can arise at any stage of the development project, it is important to get this cover in place as early as possible. It is much better to have a policy as a preventative measure than it is to look for cover only after the claim has been made.
James Hallam is an independent Lloyd’s broker with extensive experience in the real estate sector. Our real estate insurance clients include both residential and commercial managing agents, residential management companies, freeholders, property developers and lenders.
We will take the time to understand your development project, and any possible risks and complications. We will then help you access the specialist cover you need at a competitive price.
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Group Operations Director, The Adderstone Group
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