security in empty house.whats best?

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having completed on our dream house,we have had to leave it empty while we tie up loose ends at our current home, its giving me sleepless nights worrying over the security of it.
we live 200miles away so cant pop around daily. its empty of furniture ,
whats best
leave blinds open so burgalars can see nothing in there to pinch?
close blinds and fit timers on lights for evenings,bearing in mind blinds would be closed all day.?
any thoughts?
we live 200miles away so cant pop around daily. its empty of furniture ,
whats best
leave blinds open so burgalars can see nothing in there to pinch?
close blinds and fit timers on lights for evenings,bearing in mind blinds would be closed all day.?
any thoughts?
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A good neighbour.
Timers for lights and a radio... (Plus Some fake TV device apparently that makes the same lights as if a TV on in room)
Speak to local police and let them know it's empty at the moment - might not do anything but it'll reassure you that it's been mentioned maybe.
Double check insurance valid.
have timer lights (switch the water off and make sure pipes are lagged).
will neighbours keep an eye out?
(send yourself a letter from time to time to get the postman visiting, though that might be a crazy worthless idea)
My bad spelling...well I rush type these opinions on my own time, so sorry, but they are free.:o
New house. Bigger mortgage. MFWB after I have my buffer cash in place.
Obviously you take the normal precautions - but are gangs of squatters patrolling the streets round there? If so, do you really want to live in that area anyway?
September GC £251.21/£250 October £248.82/£250 January £159.53/£200
House sitter.
Insurers are your first port of call to see if you're covered and under what conditions.
Sorry, this wasn't meant to add to your fear, rather to acknowledge your concerns.
Timer lights with random settings etc, neighbourhood watch?