Many people when they leave their homes to go on holiday feel anxious about their home security and look for ways to protect their property from burglars. There are a few obvious things to check such as making sure that all the doors and windows in your home and outbuildings are locked with good quality locking systems, but this is not always enough to deter criminals from targeting your property.

Installing a CCTV system is one way that people try to protect their unoccupied homes, and this can be an effective way to discourage thieves as the sight of the cameras can act as a deterrent. The siting of the cameras needs to be carefully thought through so that the majority of your property is covered. If at all possible, wiring should be hidden and not easily accessible to prevent vandalism.

A recent development in CCTV is the doorbell camera which will allow you to see any visitors to your property and even allows you to speak to them. These cameras as with other CCTV systems can be linked to your phone so that the footage can be viewed even when out of the country, and any suspicious activity reported to the police.