{"id":596,"date":"2022-07-11T16:43:05","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:43:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/holidayletmortgageuk.com\/?p=596"},"modified":"2022-07-11T16:43:07","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:43:07","slug":"research-reveals-39-of-us-dont-check-doors-are-locked-before-going-on-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/holidayletmortgageuk.com\/research-reveals-39-of-us-dont-check-doors-are-locked-before-going-on-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"Research reveals 39% of us don\u2019t check doors are locked before going on holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A new study has revealed that more than a third of people don\u2019t check that all of their doors are locked before going on holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research from Aviva has shown that only 61 percent – or three-fifths – of people check all doors when they go away, and only 58 percent check that windows are closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other safety checks come even further behind, with 57 percent of holidaymakers admitting that they don\u2019t check that sheds and garages are secure, and 81 percent leaving garden furniture out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As well as this, nine percent of people hide keys under doormats or plant pots, despite the fact that 14 percent of the people surveyed had experienced their home being burgled in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aviva reports that claims for UK home thefts are 48 percent higher in July to September compared to the rest of the year, with claims averaging a value of \u00a36,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company has offered up its best advice for those planning to go away on holiday this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact us today to speak with a specialist Holiday Let Broker<\/a><\/strong> to discuss how we can assist you<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t forget to lock up<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aviva research finds that two-fifths of people don\u2019t check that their doors or windows are locked before they go on holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t advertise your holiday on social media<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you travel and while you\u2019re away, be mindful that countdown trackers and holiday snaps will let others know you\u2019re not at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leave a key with a trusted neighbour, friend or family member<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But give the key to the person to look after \u2013 don\u2019t leave under a plant pot or doormat where anyone could find it. Ask your trusted person to check for other internal issues such as water leaks, as well as signs of unwanted guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make your home seem occupied while away<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use timers to switch on lamps and radios to give the impression of someone being at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ask a neighbour to park on your driveway<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Again, this suggests that someone is living at the property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover our\u00a0Holiday Let Mortgage Broker<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0services.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider investing in a burglar alarm and security lighting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both are practical ways to protect your home and can act as a deterrent to burglars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mow lawns and trim hedges before you go<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An overgrown garden is a giveaway that residents may have gone away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lock ladders and tools away<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some burglars will have their own toolkits, but others are more opportunistic, so make sure sheds and outbuildings are locked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep your valuables out of sight<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where possible, keep valuables away from windows. Similarly, don\u2019t store valuables in the bedroom. Thieves know that\u2019s where most people keep their precious items, so hide them in different spots around the home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kelly Whittington, Property Claims Director for Aviva UK, commented: \u201cSo many people have postponed their breaks because of the pandemic, so summer 2022 is a fantastic time for holidays. But we\u2019d urge people not to get so excited that they forget to carry out checks and leave their homes vulnerable while they\u2019re away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA few simple steps can help to deter burglars and keep homes secure \u2013 so people aren\u2019t returning to a post-holiday headache.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Chloe Shakesby<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: Farnham Herald<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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