What is a building insurance VVE?
Do you live with other residents in an apartment complex? Then you most likely have an Owners' Association (VVE). The VVE ensures that joint maintenance is carried out on the apartment complex. As a co-occupant, you pay a monthly contribution to the VVE.
The VVE also provides buildings insurance for the entire property. Building insurance is taken out to cover damage to the property. If, for example, a fire occurs, the damage is covered by the buildings insurance. Thus, in principle, individual property insurance does not differ much from building insurance. Both cover the same types of damage; including fire, storm and burglary. The difference? With a condominium association, every occupant is covered by the same insurance policy.
Why have a building insurance VVE?
Building insurance with the VVE has a number of advantages. You do not have to take out insurance yourself, but it is arranged through the VVE. However, each resident must agree to this. In addition, the (contribution to) VVE building insurance can be advantageous compared to the premium for your own building insurance. Often a basic amount per apartment is assumed and the insurance is taken out.
Building insurance VVE coverage: what's covered?
Insured
Anything you can't just take with you when you move is insured with buildings insurance. In other words, is it attached to your apartment? Then at least it is covered by building insurance. Damage to the construction of your apartment, such as cracks in the walls or ceiling, is also covered. Furthermore, you can think of fire damage to the kitchen or water damage to the bathroom or kitchen.
Not/extra insured
Be aware that some things are not covered by default with building insurance VVE. This could be glass or environmental damage, for example. Would you still like to have this covered with insurance? Then an additional coverage on top of your building insurance offers a solution. Does your apartment have a higher value than the building insurance covers? If so, you will have to take out a separate premium on top of the building insurance. What is never insured: damages caused by floods, earthquakes and fraud/ recklessness by/of the insured.
Property insurance VVE mandatory?
Property insurance is always mandatory. In fact, this has been established by law since 1973. Do you have an active condominium association? Then it is not possible to take out independent (basic) insurance with most insurers. However, it is possible to take out additional insurance 'on top' of the building insurance.
Property insurance VVE compare and close
Your VVE needs buildings insurance. Preferably as inexpensively as possible, with ample coverage. With this in mind, there are a number of things you need to consider as a VVE.
Know the value
Do you want to take out VVE building insurance for your property? Then, first of all, you need to know the current value of the property. It is wise to check this every year to avoid underinsurance. Make sure you know the reconstruction value of the property. This is not the same as the resale value! The reconstruction value is the amount needed, to restore the property to its original condition (if necessary).
Apartment clause
Was damage caused by the fault of one of the tenants of the apartment complex? Did you not have an apartment clause included? Then your insurer will not pay out either. Therefore, always have this clause included in your policy. This way, all other residents will also be covered.
Notify owners
Every owner should at least be informed about the VVE building insurance. In principle, they should also have a say on this building insurance. Otherwise, they should at least be able to express an opinion. In doing so, it is wise to inform an owner of exactly what is insured. In doing so, tell the owner to take into account anything not covered. Has someone installed a new (more expensive) kitchen? Then chances are that this kitchen is not insured. Keep the owner informed about this and indicate that the resident may need to take out additional insurance.
Choose what you want to insure
An insurer offers different packages regarding VVE building insurance. These often include basic coverage and any additional circumstances to be insured. Discuss carefully with the residents which package you choose. The more complete the coverage, the better protected you are. However, the premium will go up. Consider this carefully in consultation with the entire VVE!
Have you done all this? Then you can take out VVE building insurance and you will be protected against all kinds of damages.
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VVE Total Package Insurance
Especially for a VVE, Alpina offers a VVE Total Insurance Package. In fact, there are several insurances for Owners' Associations (VVEs), some of which are mandatory and some of which are optional. When taking out VVE Total Package insurance, you can choose from several insurance policies for the Owners' Association, such as compulsory building insurance, or collective building insurance and liability insurance. It is also possible to take out glass insurance, directors' liability insurance, legal expenses insurance or accident insurance. Read more about the VVE Total package.
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