It’s that time of year! You’ve packed your suitcase and jumped on board a flight, looking forward to a much-needed break and adventure. And as you sit on the plane, your mind races with all the things you might have forgotten to do. Did you empty the bin? Did you pack the sun cream? Did you remember to switch everything off? But according to a study, over a third of us forget one of the most important things of all – to secure our homes. With a burglary taking place every 106 seconds in the UK, there is no better time for thieves to get to work than when a home is vacant for a week or two.
‘Unfortunately, thieves are smart and opportunistic, so while it can seem that there are an endless number of things to do to prepare for a holiday, ensuring