Episode November 1, 2019 49 min 6s

How to burglar proof your home with thefts soaring in the winter months

From This is Money Podcast This is Money

Insurance claims for burglary rise by a third in the winter months and sometimes it can be down to households not doing basic checks.

This week, editor Simon Lambert, assistant editor Lee Boyce and host Georgie Frost take a look what you can do to protect your home.

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Hosts: Georgie Frost, Simon Lambert, Lee Boyce, Helen Crane

Producer: Georgie Frost

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