How to keep your home safe from burglars while on holidays
But how safe is your home while you're away enjoying the sunshine? Depends on whether you post all about your travels on social media!
Research commissioned by home and motor insurance provider RedClick found that some 28% of respondents say they now avoid posting about their holiday on social media until they have returned. Summer holiday season is still in full swing, with social media feeds being full of sunny Spanish beaches and cocktail snaps. Pic: Getty Images
This is out of concern that broadcasting their absence could make their home a target for opportunistic thieves.
Nearly one in five people, or 17%, do not lock all windows and doors before leaving for their trip abroad.
Some 5% of those surveyed have reported experiencing a break-in while away. How safe is your home while you're away enjoying the sunshine? Pic: Getty Images
Overall, the research shows that many traditional security habits persist, with 51% informing a neighbour or friend when they'll be away, and 59% asking someone they trust to check in on their home, often the same person.
These behaviours frequently overlap, reflecting a layered approach to home security. Pic: Getty Images
RedClick have come up with ten easy tips for holidaymakers to keep their homes safe while they are away: Lock up properly – Doors, windows, sheds – don't leave anything open.
Wait to post – Share the holiday snaps when you're home, not while you're away.
Use timers – Lights on timers can help your home look lived-in.
Tell someone you trust – A friend or neighbour can keep an eye out and collect post.
Set the alarm – Invest in one and use it.
Switch off the water mains – Helps avoid any nasty surprises from leaks or bursts.
Unplug where you can – Cut the risk of electrical faults (and save energy).
Keep valuables out of sight – Don't advertise what's inside.
Put tools and bikes away – Lock up anything in the garden or shed.
Check your cover – make sure your home insurance is up to date before you leave, and if travelling by car, review your car insurance too, especially if you're driving abroad.
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