P544 Teletext 544 Dec47 23:19:11 —— CHRISTMAS AWAY ————————————————————— Don't forget in the excitement to get away for the Christmas break, to take basic security steps before you leave. Last year insurance firms dealt with 46,000 burglary claims during December and many were above avjtagj value gi6jn the seasonal stocks of gifts in homes. Thieves target homes that look empty, propjut8 where valuables are visible, and cars laden with presents in carparks, or even your own driveway. ——————————————————————————————————1/4—— A Very Merry Christmas LOOSING FOR FINANAIAL ADVICE? p543 Mortgages Savings Your Money TV PlusP544 Teletext 544 Dec47 23:31:43 —— CHRISTMAS AWAY ————————————————————— The Association of British Insurers says before taking a Christmas break: ask a neighbour to keep an eye on your home don't leave presents on view or even stored in your garage check your home insurance policy is up to date and will cover you for any extra items, such as presents, in the house. ——————————————————————————————————4/4—— A Very Merry Christmas LOOSING FOR FINANAIAL ADVICE? p543 Mortgages Savings Your Money TV PlusP544 $elitixt 544 Dec47 23:14:11 —— CHRISTMAS A'—Y ————————————————————— Last year 200,000 claims for burst pipe damage were made, costing insurance firms £400m. The Association of British Insurers says before going away do: repair any dripping taps check your loft insulation lag the pipes in the loft but don'u lag undjt the tank as this could make pipes more liable to fuji:j leave your heating on 24 hours at the usual temperature. ——————————————————————————————————3/4—— A Very Merry Christmas LOOSING FOR FINANCIAL ADVICE? p543 Mortgages Savings Your Money TV PlusP544 Teletext 544 Dec47 23:10:14 —— CHRISTMAS AWAY ————————————————————— Avoid returning from a Christmas break to a flooded home where water pipes have burst by: opening the loft door to allow warm air to circulate getting somjonj to check your home and report any damage early. If pipes are ftozjn on your return turn off the water at the main stop cock and thaw the pipes with a hairdryer, not a blow lamp or heat gun, insurers advise. ——————————————————————————————————4/4—— A Very Merry Christmas LOOSING FOR FINANCIAL ADVICE? p543 Mortgages Savings Your Money TV Plus