New "reluctant" landlord

[Lynne13]

Hi, I'm a reluctant landlord, would like to sell but negative equity and all that...................... Am about to employ a letting agent for full management of my Edinburgh flat, letting to students, applying for HMO. But it's a minefield for insurance! Any helpful suggestions for a newbie please?
Thanks. (Really helpful site by the way!)

[jeffrey]

Hi, I'm a reluctant landlord, would like to sell but negative equity and all that...................... Am about to employ a letting agent for full management of my Edinburgh flat, letting to students, applying for HMO. But it's a minefield for insurance! Any helpful suggestions for a newbie please?
Thanks. (Really helpful site by the way!)
NOTE: as the flat is in Scotland, most LZ members cannot assist because we tend to be familiar only with the law of E&W.

[dmc]

I've used Steve Davis at Coppergate for all my Insurance to date - no problems so far - might be worth giving him a call.

http://www.coppergate.co.uk/

[Poppy]

I know nothing about Scottish law.

At the very least, suggest you insure the building and contents. Often contents insurance includes public liability.