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Burglars Gift List
Burglars gift list
Don't put your home on a burglar's gift list this Christmas.
16/12/2005
• Almost one in five people will leave their home empty over the festive period
• 720,000 homes in the UK have no security protection
• Traditional security methods prove most popular: window locks and asking a neighbour to take in the milk
Post Office Home Insurance today urges homeowners to ensure their property is protected over Christmas as a survey reveals almost one in five people will leave their home empty over the festive period.
The Post Office® study found that almost one in five (17%) people are intending to leave their home empty for one or more nights over the festive season. Most people will be relying on a range of traditional security methods such as window locks (86%) and asking a neighbour or friend to pick up the newspapers and milk (73%) to protect their homes. Yet worryingly, many homeowners will not be taking full advantage of simple technologies such as timer switches on lights which can help deter would-be-thieves.
Two thirds (64%) of people will use some form of security lighting - with burglar alarms proving popular with half the population. This is a savvy move which not only provides an effective burglar deterrent but can also help save cash on home insurance - some providers, including Post Office®, offer lower premiums on homes protected by a burglar alarm system.
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Phil Ashkuri, Head of Home Insurance at Post Office®, said:
"With over four million* homes set to be left empty at some point during the festive period, homeowners should check they have taken steps to guard against burglars.
"With people in the UK spending around £800 each year on Christmas presents, which will be stored in their homes, we strongly advise people to ensure they are adequately covered in terms of their home and contents. Post Office® Home Insurance automatically increases contents cover by 10% over the Christmas period. However, the best advice is to avoid giving burglars the opportunity in the first place."
Roy Rudham, Chairman of NWA said:
"At the National Neighbourhood Watch Association, we advise homeowners to take steps to ensure that their homes are secure from opportunistic thieves during the winter months. Whilst traditional security methods such as window locks and asking a neighbour to keep an eye on things (such as picking up the papers and milk) are important, modern tools such as timer switches on lighting and external security lights are vital to ensure the festive season is hassle-free."
Post Office Home Insurance- as of 16/12/2005:
• Optional extras to supplement the policy
• Building insurance offers a minimum cover of £35,000 and a maximum cover of £750,000, with a maximum no-claims discount of 35%
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