Simple Steps To Help Prevent Burglary
Good security measures complement your insurance cover by helping to give you peace of mind, knowing your home is well protected.


GUILDFORD, ENGLAND, July 04, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Top tips

1. Fit sturdy deadlocks (British Standard BS3621 or equivalent) to all external doors and make sure that you always lock them securely when you go out.

2. Fit key operated locks to windows, especially those downstairs and others that are easy to reach.

3. Dont leave any keys hanging inside locks. Always remove them and keep them out of sight and in a safe place.

4. Make sure external doors and frames are strong and keep them maintained in a good condition - wooden doors should be at least 44mm thick.

5. Security mark your property - having it marked helps police verify ownership
if its stolen. All Home & Legacy home insurance policyholders are offered SmartWater, the latest forensic coding technology in theft prevention at no additional cost*.

6. Never leave a spare key in a convenient hiding place such as under the doormat, in a flowerpot or behind a loose brick - thieves know to look there first.

7. Install outside security lighting; if other people can see your property a burglar may think twice.

8. Consider keeping your valuables in a safe and fitting a burglar alarm - Talk to Home & Legacy about recommended suppliers.

If you are going to be away for a while why not consider using the Homesitters service - a nationwide, live-in, house-sitting service with carefully selected employees trained specifically to care for your home and pets while you are away? The service is available with a 10% discount to our Home & Legacy home insurance policyholders.

For further details visit http://www.homeandlegacy.co.uk/household/homesitters. Also visit http://www.direct.gov.uk/letskeepcrimedown for further steps you can take to prevent burglary.
* SmartWater is included subject to the continuation of the agreement between Home & Legacy Insurance Services Ltd and SmartWater Technology Ltd.

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