Thursday 22nd November 2007
Among the excitement of buying gifts and stuffing the turkey, many Britons are risking their possessions and home insurance costs by leaving themselves vulnerable to theft.
Direct Line, which recently found that people are likely to spend an average of £385 each on presents, said that security is paramount over the festive season because the value of a propertys contents goes up.
According to data from the home insurance provider, 42 per cent of Brits stash all of their gifts in one place - meaning burglars have an easy ride should they decide to visit.
Head of home insurance Andrew Lowe said Christmas can provide rich pickings for opportunistic thieves, so homeowners should take care to increase their cover.
"After Christmas and new year some may find that the value of their household contents has significantly increased in value, so it is worth reassessing home insurance policies to make sure people are not underinsured," he added.
In related festive news, a consumer test by Which.co.uk recently found Christmas crackers from Asda to be the best on the high street.
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