How do I protect my home in Torrevieja when I am not there?

What protects a home most is for it not to look empty and for getting in to be slow and difficult: a good cylinder, shutters that cannot be lifted and someone you trust calling by from time to time.

What we recommend checking before you leave:

• The cylinder on the front door. If it is the one that came with the house, it is probably one of the basic ones.
• The ground floor shutters, which on bungalows are the weakest point.
• The back and terrace doors, which are often forgotten.
• Who has a key: previous tenants, neighbours, companies.

And a few simple things: do not let the post pile up, do not announce on social media that you are away and leave a contact in the area.

If you would like us to look at your home, send us photos on WhatsApp. We explain it in more detail in holiday homes.