The Housing Executive and housing associations are advising householders to keep their home warm if they are going away this winter. A Housing Executive spokesperson explained: ‘As the Christmas and New Year holidays approach, many people are making plans to visit their families or go on holiday. Last year, however, some householders returned to find their home and possessions were damaged as...

People throughout the country are risking making claims on their home insurance by failing to secure their properties, research commissioned to mark UK Home Security Week 2011 shows. A number of ex-burglars were asked what they believe thieves use to make their jobs easier, with many of them (78 per cent) saying that social media is making properties vulnerable. Google Street View...