What front door locks do I want?

[TheHouseofMirth]

We're having a new front door fitted next Friday and I need to buy the locks for it but I'm not sure what's what.

Do I want a mortice sash lock and if so, 3 or 5 lever? Or a deadlock? Do I need a night latch at the top only if I have a deadlock or is it best to have one with a sash lock?

[Millymollymama]

Gosh! Can't the door fitter recommend what you should have? We have, at home and for our London flat, both a deadlock AND a mortice lock. A night latch is a good idea if you feel you need one. Or get the spy glass fitted so you can see who is the other side if the door is solid.

[SPARKLYSTARSHINESBRIGHT]

If you go for a cylinder type lock, make sure they are anti-bump, far more secure than the old type and can't be forced.