IRONMONGERY AND SECURITY
UK, each one containing personal items such as cooking and camping equipment, that all must be secured ready for the season to end. Investing in rust-proof, salt spray tested padlocks, such as Squire’s CP50ATLS, is a great way for merchants to cater to this large market and provide high-quality, all weather padlock options to their customers. Simply securing the front door of the hut with a marine-grade padlock can make all the difference, ensuring valuables are safe throughout the autumn and winter months without worrying about the lock’s integrity in adverse weather.
SECURING SECURITY A
s we head towards the end of the school holidays, many homeowners will be making their way home from the summer holidays, ready to prepare their homes for the cooler months. These seasonal changes signal a change in security for homeowners, as they begin to pack their gardens away and ensure outdoor spaces are well-lit. As the darker nights roll in, home security should be at the forefront of homeowners minds.
Data from the Office for National Statistics reports that around two fifths of all domestic burglaries occur between 6pm and 6am, so it’s crucial for merchants to be stocking high- quality security products to ensure homes are as protected as possible.
Secure outdoors
According to insurer Aviva , almost three quarters of homes have at least one shed or outbuilding, which often contain expensive possessions such as bicycles, gardening tools or costly gym equipment.
The survey showed that 37% of homeowners didn’t check their shed or outbuilding was locked before going to bed, an innocent mistake that could potentially cost them thousands of pounds.
One in eight surveyed said they didn’t take
SALES THIS AUTUMN Rob Gray, national accounts manager for Squire Locks, looks at how merchants can make the most of security sales this autumn.
any measures to protect their outbuildings, so suggesting a high-quality padlock is a must for merchants.
Stocking up on weatherproof padlocks with a closed shackle, which makes it more resistant to cutting, is a simple yet effective way to help homeowners bolster their outbuilding security. Choosing padlocks with a combination lock, such as Squire’s CP50CS, also helps to increase the security of an outbuilding, as it offers a multitude of unguessable number combinations. Bicycles are the most stolen item from outbuildings, so it’s also good practice to suggest a suitable ground anchor is installed and paired with a heavy-duty padlock and chain set for maximum protection.
Eyes on the gate
Before any opportunist can get into an outbuilding, they will usually need to tackle any gates. Approximately 33% of domestic burglars gain access through the back , so ensuring you have a good selection of security bolts to recommend to customers is key. Perfect for securing gates, sheds and other outdoor access points, a security bolt, such as Squire’s Keybolt, can make for an excellent deterrent for would-be thieves who are scoping out the rear of a property. There are around 20,000 beach huts in the
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Away for the autumn According to national estate agents Northwood, there are over four million holiday homes, or ‘second homes’ in the UK, making this a lucrative market for merchants. While the summer season comes to an end, many Brits will still be squeezing in another holiday before winter rolls around. With holidaymakers checking in and out on a weekly basis, ensuring the property is secured can be more difficult than with a regular home. Keys can go missing and doors can easily be left unlocked, so stocking up on convenient security options can reap huge rewards for merchants.
Key safes are a popular option for holiday lets – they can be fixed outside the front door for ease-of-use and are protected with a combination lock set by the owner. Merchants should look to stock up on a selection of convenient keysafes, such as the KeyKeep range from Squire, to help holiday let owners protect their properties while offering easy access to those who have booked them. With research indicating that almost 60% of all burglaries are carried out when opportunists gain access through the front door, stocking up on smart door products can help bolster protection in tourist areas. When 36.1% of home-related crimes in UK holiday hotspots are carried out in the summer months , it’s important for merchants to be suggesting smarter solutions to help holiday home owners achieve peace of mind that their property is safe and secure. Smart door cylinders, such as those available with Squire’s inigma smart wireless access system, are a great for holiday lets, as they allow access using a smartphone app and provide a full, detailed access trail at the touch of a button.
As we head into cooler months, make sure you’re stocked up with a range of security solutions which can see homeowners through this vulnerable period. BMJ
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