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Adding Value to your Home

With the housing boom over, sellers have to be smarter about how they can use home improvements to add value to their property....

Advice About Keys in Your Home

The humble old key still rules the roost with regard to home security, and so its safekeeping and dutiful use are as important as the property and people being protected....

Advice for Victims of Home Crime

If you are unfortunate enough to be a victim of home burglary then there are steps to take to ease the effects and make sure that it doesn’t happen again....

All About Advanced Home Security Systems

If you don’t feel secure and have the money to splash out on something more advanced then what is on offer at the sophisticated end of the home security market?...

Basic Security Measures for Your Home

It’s tempting to relieve security fears by installing an expensive alarm system but often it is completely unnecessary - most homes just need the deployment of some basic security measures....

Boscastle Catastrophe: The Mark of Future Floods?

The devastation of a Cornish village in 2004 by flooding and the media storm that followed suggested that far from being a freakish disaster, the event was a mark of what’s to come....

Burglar Alarms: Frequently Asked Questions

Burglar alarms are an effective method of preventing burglary but choosing a device is no easy task. To help out we answer some FAQ about burglar alarms....

Carrying Personal Attack Alarms

Home alarms are a trusty method of protecting the property, but what about the person? Personal alarms are there to make you feel safe and protected in an emergency situation....

Choosing Locks to Keep Your House Secure

A well-chosen, well-placed lock can be the crucial difference between a safe and secure property and a prime burglary target....

Cleaning up the Home after a Flood

Flooding might not destroy the house but it can destroy the home. Cleaning up after a flood can be a heartbreaking job, and so it is important to do properly....

Crime Knowledge Quiz

It seems there are few other countries in the world that enjoy raking through crime statistics as the UK. But how well do you know your country's crime figures?...

Distraction Burglaries - Facts and Figures

With around 12,000 incidents reported every year, distraction burglary has become a significant threat to the safety of households up and down the UK....

Employing a Guard Dog at Your Home

A guard dog is the only home security feature that provides both protection for the family and property and great companionship....

Finding Bargain Properties During a Economic Downturn

A time in which the UK property market is shrouded in gloom may not seem the best point at which to go property hunting, but there are bargains to be snapped up....

Flood Defence: Frequently Asked Questions

If your home is one of the two million estimated to be at risk of flooding then what can you do to protect it? To help ease your concerns, we answer some FAQs about flood defence....

Garden Shed Security

Sheds are popular targets for thieves due to their rich pickings and low-level resistance. Those averse to an intruder rooting around their shed should therefore think carefully about its protection....

Home Insurance Advice

Home insurance offers financial peace of mind for those worried about being a burglary target and a big boost for those that have been the unfortunate victim of one....

Home Security Across the EU

UK burglary is at its lowest level since the 1980s, but how do we compare to the rest of the European Union? Are we are now a comparatively safe nation?...

Household Burglary in Great Britain - The Facts

Fear of crime may be soaring but it is obscuring the fact that the burglary crime rate in the UK has been on a downward course for a decade....

How Criminals Target Properties - Tell-Tale Signs

Contrary to the Hollywood stereotype, burglars are typically green opportunists who choose their targets on the spur of the moment, using telltale signs as a guide....

How to Choose an Alarm Company for Your Home Alarm

Home alarm systems have a great responsibility, and so choosing the company with which to entrust with the service is a decision that should be taken with care and caution....

How to Improve Security in Your Garden

The garden has a role to play in deterring burglars but instead of being turned into a prison camp, nature itself can provide a more subtle and attractive security....

How to Keep Down Home Insurance Costs

In times of financial hardship the costs of home insurance can seem like a greedy strain on resources, but there are many ways to relieve its bite....

How to Prepare an Emergency Flood Plan

Flooding occurs quickly and often unexpectedly, leaving you little time to act. Creating an emergency flood plan will prepare you for the worst and help you avert any disaster....

How to Prepare your Home for a Flood

If you live in a risk area then prepare best you can for a flood because when it happens it’s already too late....

How Your Postcode Can Affect Your Insurance

Although originally introduced to improve the efficiency of post delivery, postcodes are now used to determine how much you pay for your home insurance....

Identity Theft: Frequently Asked Questions

Keeping your personal information secure is becoming increasingly important. Therefore to help keep your identify safe, we present answers to some frequently asked questions about identity theft....

Importance of Protecting Your Home

Sanctuary, home, TV, stereo, burglary, batteries, security, insurance, prevention, crime...

Jailed for Defending Their Home

When a farmer was charged with murder for killing an intruder, it sparked an explosion of anger from citizens who believe the law to be at odds with any kind of justice...

Keeping Older People Safe in the Home

The elderly are at a high risk of being a victim of a serious accident in the home. It is therefore important to take some basic precautions in order to minimise the dangers....

Leaving the Home Secure Whilst on Holiday

Homes are at great risk from burglary when their occupants go away on holiday, but their vulnerability can be minimised by hiding signs of vacancy and leaving the property secure....

Measures to Prevent Distraction Burglaries

Distraction burglary is a heinous crime that can severely traumatise its victims, but it is at least a crime that can be prevented with some basic security precautions....

Outside Lighting for Home Security

Outside lighting provides an excellent reassurance that nothing untoward is going on in the shadows surrounding your property, but only if it is not disturbing neighbours or the environment....

Pretending Someone is Always at Home for Security Purposes

Householders should keep their homes looking occupied even when nobody’s at home, since the property showing the least signs of life is the most attractive to the opportunist burglar’s eye....

Protecting the Home at Christmas and Halloween

Whilst Christmas and Halloween are both traditionally happy and fun times of the year, they also attract a darker element and accompanying security concerns....

Protecting Your Home: Gates and Fences

The art to protecting a property with gates and fences is in making the occupants feel secure and not imprisoned....

Quiz: Are You a Security Savvy Householder?

An Englishman’s home may be his castle, but without a moat, battlements and high stone walls, the modern resident is forced to rely more on their security sense to protect their home....

Quiz: How Responsible a Neighbour Are You?

In a society where fear of crime is rife and CCTV monitors our every move, how well are you keeping the community spirit alive by respecting and looking out for your neighbours?...

Quiz: How Street Smart Are You?

While there is no way to guarantee your safety on the streets of Britain, by behaving in a street smart manner you can minimise the risk. So how street wise are you?...

Raising Awareness About Bogus Callers

In a concerted effort to stamp out the threat bogus callers pose to the more vulnerable members of society, the UK has seen the launch of a wave of campaigns....

Securing all Doors at Home

With two thirds of burgled houses accessed through the front or back door, it is essential that these access points are kept solid and secure....

Securing Windows in Your Home

With one third of all burgled houses accessed through a window, it is essential that these access points are kept safe and secure at all times....

Securing Your Garage

Garages attract burglars not only with their rich bounty of valuables, from cars to bikes to sporting equipment, but because security is often found to be sorely lacking....

Security Coding Valuable Items

Victims of burglary usually don’t expect to see their property again, however security coding can not only help restore missing items but also help catch the thieves responsible....

Security in a Fire Situation

Good home security should not only be able to keep burglars out but, in the case of a fire emergency, allow its occupants to get out....

Seeking More Advice on Crime Prevention

If you are seeking more information and advice regarding home security and crime prevention then there is a variety of organisations willing to help you with your needs....

Setting Up a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme

Protecting your home with locks and alarms will certainly help improve its security against burglars, but for all round protection it should be combined with an enthusiastic Neighbourhood Watch scheme...

Smoke Alarms: Frequently Asked Questions

Fitting a smoke alarm in your home could help save the lives of your family. To encourage their safe and effective use, we present answers to some FAQ about smoke alarms....

Staying Safe and Secure When Living in a Flat

Flats are largely less prone to burglary than their single dwelling cousins and so present a safer alternative, just as long as the feeling of security doesn’t lead into complacency....

Student House and Safety Measures

Students are at a high risk of being burglary victims, but all it takes is some basic security precautions to reduce the chances of university highlife being ruined by crime....

The Benefits of Home Extension

Home extension is a good way to create space, and provides a cheaper alternative to the high costs of moving, but is it an effective way to raise the value of your home?...

The Bogus Dealer

It is important to be aware the traits of the ‘bogus dealer’ so that if such a ‘friendly Lovejoy’ type ever makes an appearance on your doorstep, you are prepared....

The Bogus Official

It is important to understand the traits of the bogus official distraction burglar so that if one ever makes an appearance on your doorstep, you are ready for them....

The Bogus Workman

It is worthwhile understanding the traits of the bogus workman, one of the three main distraction burglar types, so that you are prepared if one happens to pay a visit....

The Facts about Home Safety

The home may be many people’s sanctum, but it actually presents a greater risk of accident than anywhere else. It pays to be aware of the facts about home safety....

The Fatal Risk of No Smoke Alarm

Thanks to the smoke alarm, house fire fatalities are rarer than ever. However, fire still poses a real threat to those without an alarm, and those who fail to look after theirs....

The Insurance Flood Risk

Severe flooding in the UK not only presents an ever increasing threat to your property but also to any hopes you have of keeping it insured....

The Law and Home Protection

The law favours the victim, even those engaged in a criminal act. Therefore when you defend your property from criminals, it’s important you make sure you’re not breaking the law....

The Low Down on Buying to Let

Not so long ago buying to let allowed many first time investors to reap rich rewards on the booming UK housing market, but then the economic crisis struck....

The Money Britons Waste on Home Insurance

Although home insurance is a necessity for British homeowners, it doesn’t necessarily need to be so expensive. Research suggests we waste more than £500 million a year from spending too much insuring ...

The Negatives of Buying to Let

Buying to let can offer canny investors a wealth of rewards but there are also a lot of risks and headaches involved, particularly when the property market is on the turn....

The Problem of Bin Raiding

Residents have long been aware of the threat a thief poses to their valuables, but a new type of criminal is more interested in the contents of their rubbish bin....

The Threat of Home Repossession

In times of economic crisis, the threat of home repossession becomes an ever pressing concern for those struggling to keep up with the spiraling costs of modern life....

The Victims of Distraction Burglaries

Although elderly residents are much less likely to be victims of burglary than any other age group, they are more likely than anyone to be the victims of distraction burglary....

UK's Burglary Hot Spots

Although burglary in the UK has been on the decline for a decade now, there are nevertheless parts of the country that are cause for greater security concern than others....

Using a Safe in Your Home

Safes are no longer the preserve of banks, businesses and super rich, but are becoming an increasingly common way of keeping valuables secure in the home....

What Property Features Appeal Most to Buyers

If you want to attract the best price for your property then it is advisable to think carefully about the demands of potential buyers....

What to do in a Flood Emergency

To prevent a flood emergency turning into a disaster, it is important to know how to act when the different flood warnings are issued....

Which Type of Home Alarm Should Your Choose?

A home alarm is widely accepted as an effective method of deterring a burglar, but choosing the right one can be an ordeal in itself....

Who can Help in a Flood?

When a severe flood strikes it affects everyone in its path, but fortunately being such a public threat means there are as many people on hand to offer help....