Burglars look for homes that are uninhabited, especially those that have been vacant for a number of days, suggesting the occupants are on holiday. There are some key things you can do to keep your house secure when you’re not there; either when you’re at work, in the evenings or when you’re on holiday.
If you’re going out in the evening it’s worth leaving a light on to deter burglars. If you’re on holiday or away a lot you should consider leaving your lights on a timer to come on and off in the evenings, this prevents the property from appearing unoccupied.
In some cases it will be common knowledge that you’re going to be away for a given period of time, for events such as funerals or weddings. Burglars will often keep up-to-date with these events by reading local newspapers so they’ll know who’ll be away at any given time. It can be advisable to hire a house sitter to prevent your home being left unoccupied, especially if you don’t have an intruder alarm to alert your neighbours should someone try to gain entry to your home.
If you’re not able to hire a house sitter you should ask your neighbours to:
1. Put your bins on the allocated day for rubbish collection and put them back the following day.
2. Park a car on your driveway – they’ll often be glad to have the offer of the extra parking space.
You should also consider how you will protect your valuables. The most effective way is to store them in a safe-deposit box that is very heavy and therefore difficult for the thief to move. It’s also worth investing in a fireproof deposit-box.
The information contained within this article is strictly for guidance only. Rated People recommends that you always check current sources of information in case regulations have changed. Rated People cannot accept any liability for miscommunication of the law in the case of a change in regulation or any action done to a property based on the information held in this article. Rated People © 2013.
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