We all look forward to vacations with family and friends to refresh and reenergise ourselves. Of all the breaks through the year, there is nothing to beat Christmas holidays. Plans are made and remade months in advance, tickets booked, accommodation arranged and everyone informed…including social media. We want to get away from it all, for […]
We have all heard the phrases and sayings – a stitch in time saves nine, prevention is better than cure, do not put off to tomorrow what you can do today and so on. Our valuables need protection, everyone agrees on this. But it is the kind of protection which becomes a talking point. Are […]
We all have precious items in our collection – an expensive engagement ring, a luxury watch with a personal engraving, or a necklace passed down through the generations. Expensive as these items are, people who own them have often made a significant financial and emotional investment in them. It is no surprise then, that when […]
Having met several victims of home thefts, we know that having your home burgled is one of the most traumatic things that can happen anyone. Waking up to find you have been burgled or returning from work or vacation with some great memories of your trip only to find your house broken into and all […]
Being handed down expensive, antique jewellery is a regular occurrence in most families. Whether it is your grandmother’s wedding ring or a pearl necklace that has been with your family for decades. Although receiving something of such value is a beautiful experience, it is important to think about how you are going to keep it […]
Are you among thousands of people affected by bank branch closures in several Sydney suburbs? Along with convenience of banking, hundreds of customers have also had to give up their safe deposit boxes as well. It has led to higher levels of anxiety among people who constantly worry about losing their valuables in a theft […]
As rational, educated and aware people, we are all equipped with the ability to assess and calculate. We assess the value of something, calculate its price and then decide whether it would be worth buying it. While this approach works in general retail shopping environment, other aspects of life require more than simple mathematics and […]
Leaving home to migrate to a new country is a daunting experience. Our first instinct is to create a balance between what is precious to us from our past and what awaits us in our new home in Australia. We bring loads of memories, of course, but there are also precious possessions such as jewellery, […]
Home break-ins have been part of our lives for a long time. Over the years, there have been devices designed to prevent them, technology has also stepped in to deter burglars. But we know it’s a constant battle between burglars and the law-abiding citizens. If we install locks, they figure out a way to pick […]
Last year, thieves struck at a home of an Indian family in Melbourne’s west, decamping with expensive jewellery and other luxury items in a broad daylight break-in that was captured on camera. The home owners were away when three thieves made their way into the home kicking down the front door. “They have taken away […]