We want to provide you with some easy hints to make sure all the necessary precautions are taken to protect your house and possessions.

• Make sure all doors and windows are closed and locked before you leave.
• Set all the alarms.
• Inform neighbours you are going away.
• Securely locked away all keys and financial documents.
• Ask a neighbour or friend to check on the house regularly and to push the post through the door or post box, make the house look occupied, draw the curtains, and water the garden and outdoor plants.
• Consider putting your lights and a radio on timer so it seems like someone is in.

Follow these very simple tips and you should be going on a safer, less stressful holiday because every little helps.