How to protect your home while on vacation

When you’re not around, your closest allies are almost always your neighbours. Give them your vacation contact information so that they can notify you should they notice anything amiss. If you’re not on friendly terms with them, the next best alternatives are your relatives or your closest friend. You can even get them to swing by once in a while for a quick check.

If you have a mailbox out in your front yard that is visible to people, it may be worthwhile to give the post office a call to stop the mail for the period of your vacation. The same goes for your subscriptions such as the newspapers. Having an overflowing mail box or an increasing pile of newspapers on your porch gives a clear indication that the owner is away and only makes it more enticing for burglars.

In recent years, CCTVs are less costly and more effective than ever before. Installing a CCTV that can be connected to your smartphone is a savvy option that allows you to monitor your house anytime of the day. If you want to cut down on unnecessary footage, you can also invest in one that comes with motion sensors. Having a CCTV can serve as a deterrent for burglars, so even setting up a dummy camera can possibly make them think twice.

Sounds strange? It isn’t. Go through the valuables in your home and ring up your agent to update them on any valuable new additions to the house since the day you purchased your insurance. That way, you can check whether these home contents are under coverage. While most insurance plans don’t provide full coverage for expensive articles such as jewellery and fur, it is still important to get at least partial coverage for these costly items. If you don’t have an existing home insurance plan, it would be good to do some research and invest in a comprehensive home insurance plan before your trip.

Keeping your house secure requires teamwork and MSIG is on your side. If you have any queries regarding home insurance, feel free to find out more here or contact us here.