Anyone keen to secure a landlord insurance deal might have noted that house prices dropped by 0.9 per cent during August.

This is according to the latest figures from Nationwide, which previously recorded a decline in values of 0.5 per cent during July.

Those looking to obtain landlord insurance on a new property might agree with an expert's suggestion that it is important to rectify the shortage of properties in the UK.

Steve Turner, head of communications at the Home Builders Federation, outlined some of the problems faced by the county in terms of tackling the shortfall.

An expert has said that the UK's mortgage market could be transformed by an injection of confidence, in remarks that may catch the attention of landlord insurance seekers.

Catherine Hearnden, director at MyMortgageDirect, discussed the potential future trends with regards to people's ability to secure finance for a property investment.

The most significant aspect of a property's value is its location, according to an expert.

Nick Marr, director of the Little House Company, suggested that borrowers will place value on aspects such as the performance of local schools, as well as other merits.

Landlord insurance seekers may agree with an expert's verdict that the high deposits required to secure a mortgage on a new property are a significant barrier.

Simon Rubinsohn, chief economist at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, responded to news of the Bank of England's latest mortgage approvals data, which he said highlighted the subdued nature of the residential market.