ANY QUESTIONS?: HOME SECURITY
HOW CAN I PROTECT MY OVERSEAS HOLIDAY HOME?
Dr Richie Nanda, Chairman, The Shield Guarding Company UK (
www.theshieldguardingcompany.co.uk)
Worried about leaving your overseas holiday home empty for weeks on end? Follow these top ten tips from one of the world’s leading security companies for greater peace of mind…
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long time, it is good to hire a local gardener to keep it maintained.
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Most importantly when leaving your
property to come back to the UK, you should always inform your neighbours. Ask them to notice any suspicious behavior, people or strange cars they observe lurking about.
Set the telephone ringtone to low, if your phone is heard ringing repeatedly unanswered, it might signal your absence to burglars
Use of exterior lighting is important when you are on a holiday to reduce burglar concealment. Make sure that security
signs and window decals are prominently displayed on your property, as they are a good fi rst line of defense to deter potential burglars.
Keep the local police department informed that you live away from home. Most
police departments are happy to send a patrol car drive by your home at regular intervals to keep a watch on things around your house.
Unkempt yard is another sign that you are have been away for a
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Another good way to keep your home safe is to add secondary devices to the locked windows and doors of your home. An extra piece of wood or
iron rod on sliding windows and doors keeps homes extra secure. These DIY devices give burglars a harder time getting in.
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Always keep your garage windows covered or frosted, burglars won’t be able to tell if your or guests’ cars are
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Put up a “Beware of the Dog” sign even if you don’t have a dog, a sign on a window or gate can
prove extremely effective to keep away burglars.
Trees located near windows or shrubbery that might shield a burglar from view
can be major fl aws in your home- protection plan. Consider your landscaping plan in light of your protection needs.
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Set up a neighborhood watch scheme and
sign in the area. It helps to reduce crime by means of improved home security, accurate reporting of suspicious incidents to the police and by fostering a community spirit.
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