Do not advertise your belongings to thieves, says LV=
Britons may find themselves needing help with money after becoming victims of opportunistic thieves, it has been suggested.
Research by home insurer LV= suggests that 65 per cent of homes have expensive items located in positions that can be seen by anyone who looks into the property from the street.
Martin Milliner, spokesperson for the firm, explains: "Simple things, such as putting valuables and jewellery boxes out of sight from the street and breaking up boxes so it's not obvious when you have bought new expensive items, can make your home less attractive to burglars.
He advises homeowners to avoid the risk of a break-in by closing their curtains or blinds to obscure their possessions from the view of potential thieves.
In related money news, consumers were recently urged by Direct Line to not hide all their Christmas presents in one place as it may make it easier for thieves to steal all the gifts at once, increasing the cost of replacing the festive treats.
Research by home insurer LV= suggests that 65 per cent of homes have expensive items located in positions that can be seen by anyone who looks into the property from the street.
Martin Milliner, spokesperson for the firm, explains: "Simple things, such as putting valuables and jewellery boxes out of sight from the street and breaking up boxes so it's not obvious when you have bought new expensive items, can make your home less attractive to burglars.
He advises homeowners to avoid the risk of a break-in by closing their curtains or blinds to obscure their possessions from the view of potential thieves.
In related money news, consumers were recently urged by Direct Line to not hide all their Christmas presents in one place as it may make it easier for thieves to steal all the gifts at once, increasing the cost of replacing the festive treats.
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