Home insurer finds burglars are targeting middle class semi-detached houses

Fri, 01 Apr 2011

A middle class semi-detached house with a Ford Mondeo parked outside and games consoles on view inside is a perfect target for burglars, claims a new study from Halifax Home Insurance .

According to the research, burglars prefer to steal from a semi-detached house worth around £150,000 as they believe expensive properties have more rooms which makes it more difficult to find the items they want to take.

Burglars look for items that are 'must have' because they will be able to sell them on. Top of the list are games consoles (PS3 and the Nintendo Wii are favourites), followed by mobile phones and jewellery . Also, burglars believe expensive homes may have a higher level of security.

As Martyn Foulds, senior claims manager at Halifax Home Insurance said: "There are many ways homeowners can help protect themselves such as keeping 'desirable' items out of sight from the front windows, and understanding that even within the home, sensitive items should be kept in a safe and discreet location."
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