A quarter of holidaymakers have come home to a disaster, such as a flooded house, stolen packages and for 18 per cent – the home burgled.
A poll of 2,000 adults who’ve been away in the last five years found 15 per cent had their garage broken into while away.
Other issues included food going mouldy after forgetting to clear out the fridge, failing to put the bins out and not remembering to cancel a delivery subscription.
As a result, 78 per cent wish they had something or someone to check on their home when they’re not there.
Dave Ward, managing director UK, EU & International at Ring, which commissioned the research, said: “Having an extra layer of security at home when you go away on holiday can help give worried or anxious travellers added peace of mind.
“Investing in smart home security allows holidaymakers to check in on their home while away.”
The study also found 38 per cent of those polled take extra security measures in their home before going away travelling.
More than a fifth (21 per cent) feel nervous leaving their place unattended, and 14 per cent feel they would struggle to go away for longer than a week.
On average, people would start to fret about the contents of their home after five-and-a-half days away.
And 38 per cent currently have a smart security device with a camera installed at home, with 15 per cent of these explaining they check them frequently.
When travelling, the top concern adults have is forgetting something important at home (33 per cent) followed by the weather wherever they’re headed (27 per cent).
But 22 per cent stress about forgetting their passport, with home break-ins fourth on the list (also 22 per cent).
However, 35 per cent even claim the stress of getting ready for a holiday puts them off taking time away, according to the OnePoll.com figures.
Paul McKenna, hypnotist and international best-selling author, who worked with Ring on the campaign said: “Travel anxiety is a common fear that people have – often relating to being away from your home.
“There are several behavioural techniques people can use on themselves or even loved ones to manage anxiety – either ahead of travelling or whilst travelling.”
Travel anxiety tips from Paul McKenna:
1. Recalibrate emotional intelligence by focusing on positive and negative feelings.
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