Playing it safe Simple ways to keep your biggest investment secure

ANOTHER TICK FOR THE LATEST SMARTPHONE TECHNOLOGY – SIMPLE WAYS TO KEEP YOUR HOME SECURE

IN YEARS PAST, a holiday didn’t start until the neighbours were asked to collect the mail and put out the bins, ensuring your home looked more lived-in and less thief-magnet. Now, there’s an app for that. “We’re all busy, and we tend to rely on technology instead of other people,” says Frank Tarulli of Thomas Archer Homes. “The technology has got a lot better and much more affordable. It’s real, accessible peace of mind.”