While tourists relax on the beach, numerous criminals take the opportunity to break into houses and apartments. After all, the peak travel season always ensures that the corresponding objects are uninhabited and often unguarded. The good news, however, is that house and apartment owners are not completely defenseless against the risk of being stolen.
As is so often the case, there are some tips that can help you to live through the holiday season without burglary or vandalism if possible. But what exactly should those who have resolved to protect themselves and their property pay attention to? The following sections answer these and other questions in detail.
Although there is of course never a 100% guarantee that nothing will happen, there are some ways to enjoy your holiday a little more relaxed.
Tip No. 1: A modern security camera
“What does it actually look like at my home right now?” – This question is probably asked by many who are enjoying a cool drink at the pool bar. After all, reports of burglaries during the holiday season often cause some tourists to feel uneasy about leaving their apartment or house alone for several days. Those who get to know a surveillance camera in comparison have the chance to find out which model best meets their individual requirements. In this context, it is of course particularly practical that there are now numerous devices that can be paired via an app and are able to transfer the recorded images to the smartphone.
Tip No. 2: Agreements with the neighbors
A good neighborhood is worth a lot. Of course, this is not only evident in “normal everyday life”, but also during the holiday season.
Anyone who, for example, on the beach in Barbados can rely on those who live right next door to take care of emptying the mailbox, but at the same time be attentive when something seems strange, benefits from the good feeling that their property is protected – to a certain extent. In most cases, such neighbourhood services are likely to be reciprocal.
And basically, of course, it is important to know your own limits and not to endanger yourself. This means that if an attentive person discovers that a burglar is sneaking around his neighbor’s house, it is always better to call the police instead of checking on it yourself.
Tip No. 3: Light installations with timers
The interplay of light and shadow plays an important role in the living area, and not only from a visual point of view. Anyone who wants to combine artificial light with the topic of security has a wide range of options – including in the smart home sector.
For example, a timer can be used to determine that rooms are illuminated at a certain time and thus look livelier. This is exactly what deters numerous burglars.
The problem behind this is that if you opt for a classic timer, you can usually only enter fixed times. Attentive burglars who keep an eye on the objects they want to enter for a few days could quickly become skeptical here and realize that no one is there.
Therefore, it is often worthwhile to rely on devices that can be paired with the smartphone. They can be switched on and off via the mobile devices whenever desired – provided there is an appropriate connection. This irregularity then looks much more realistic.
Tip No. 4: B2B (after consultation with the landlord)
Who claimed that an apartment should actually be unused during the absence of a tenant or owner? Many people have not gotten into the habit of making their living space available to other tourists over the course of time.
Of course, it is important to clarify this with the landlord. If they agree, it is even possible to earn a little extra money during the holiday. At the same time, the tenant or the owner of the apartment can be sure that the respective property will not be completely empty during his or her absence.
