Tag: Home security

Nearly two million* pet owners could face animal custody battles

Brits call for road signs to be amended as nearly half of us (46%) find them distracting while driving.

Entrusting your child with their own house key is a rite of passage for most families, and some parents now give keys to children as young as nine. But before you get those keys cut, spare a thought for the security of your home.

The findings from home insurance experts at Confused.com reveal that while traditionally kids have had to wait until reaching milestone birthdays of 18 and 21 to receive ‘the key to the door’, today 40% of parents are giving children under the age of 18 a set of keys to their home.

Even if a crime may be occurring nearby, many people would turn a blind eye and ignore warning signs such as a car or burglar alarm, new research shows.

Baby buggy theft is on the rise in Britain as designer models increase in value and cash-strapped parents are buying second-hand to save money, according to new research.

Confused.com has created the Garden Guardian, the latest home security feature. Find out more about this gnome protector here.

Home insurance claims for theft peak in June, November and January according to new stats released by Confused.com.

The value Britons place on their homes and possessions is vastly disproportionate to the measures they take to safeguard them, according to new research.