British holidaymakers are becoming more cautious over who they leave the security of their home with while abroad, according to new research by Legal and General Home Insurance .
The Changing Face of Britain study, conducted by the Insurance company, revealed that although 87 per cent of the UK public would leave their house keys with someone while on holiday, just 3 per cent would consider leaving them with their cleaner .
A total of 4,300 people took part in the study, which also showed that just 1 per cent would allow painters and decorators to have access to their house while on holiday, while younger respondents were shown to be less trusting of their neighbours.
Around half of over-50s questioned stated they would happily leave their keys with a neighbour, compared to just 32 per cent of under-30s who felt comfortable doing the same.
Garry Skelton, marketing director for Legal and General Home Insurance, said that the results were very revealing.
"The research highlights how the changing face of the modern UK home in influencing our attitudes to safety and our immediate community," he commented.
"With nearly nine in ten Brits planning to give their house keys to someone when they go on holiday, Legal and General recommends that they are mindful about who they do trust with their keys," he added.
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