• Take this check list with you in order to make a throrough assessment of any property 

• Doors should ideally be fitted with a five-lever mortise deadlock
• Ensure doors fit their frame securely and are in good, strong condition. 
• Front doors should have a viewer and door chain whenever possible
• All downstairs windows, those which can’t be seen from the street and easily accessible upstairs windows should be fitted with key-operated window locks

For more information about door and window security, visit Safer Leicester Partnership

• DO make appointments to view the property before signing any documents
• DO see as many houses as you possibly can before you make any decisions
• DO debrief and consider your options. Weigh the pros and cons
• DO NOT go to view any property on your own 
• DO have someone go along with you to visit the property.  Along with having them there for safety reasons, you may find their opinion valuable 
• DO NOT make appointments for later than 20:30.