Some handy holiday hints for Australian home owners over the festive season.

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2. 10
Hide & Seek
Do not leave keys hidden outside your home.

3. 9
FINAL COUNTDOWN
Set timers on lamps and radios to create an illusion of home occupancy.

4. 8
love thy neighbour
Get your neighbours to collect your mail, take your bins out and have their number on file.

5. 7
no selfies
Never post your holiday snaps onto social media until you have returned home.

6. 6
go to the drive in
Leave your spare car in the driveway to make it look like someone is always home.
Ensure all valuables or any personable belongings have been removed.

7. 5
trim your bush
A well maintained yard represents home occupancy.

8. 4
put your foot in it
Place spare shoes at the front door so it looks like you have visitors over.

9. 3
wrap it up
Don’t leave packaging from expensive Christmas gifts visible from street.

10. 2
beware of the dog
A bogus dog or security patrol sign on the gate can deter would be criminals.

11. 1
lock it up
35% of Australians still leave doors and windows unlocked when not at home.
Invest in Security where there is an opening to your home.

12. Have a safe
& wonderful
holiday
season