A major consideration when purchasing property is it's security and safety. There is no doubt that when you are looking at say, a unit that is located on the ground floor position, that it is a high risk factor for burglary.
And when purchasing a house, if you are located on a corner position, statistics say you have a higher chance of experiencing theft. You may be surprised to know that most burglaries occur in daylight, with Friday being the most common with the forcing of windows accounts for about 43% of burglaries, and the rest are silly little things like leaving windows open and not having adequate looking systems.
Insurance approved window locks and deadlocks fitted by a qualified locksmith, inclusive of burglar alarms and automatic sensor lighting all reduce the risk of being burgled.
In unit blocks, security can be enforced through electronic surveillance devices, caretakers and once again good locking systems. Engrave all electrical goods with serial numbers and keep records, and be sure to lock up bicycles, lawnmowers etc. in a secure garden shed.
Inside your home safety for both you and your children can be enhanced with the fitting of locking devices to cupboards that store dangerous goods and a hard wired smoke alarms system. When people get burgled there is a terrible feeling of invasion of privacy. When goods are stolen, in most cases they are replaced with similar items through insurance, but it is the sentimental things when stolen that can never be replaced.
Therefore, my recommendation would be that you have a safe fitted in a inconspicuous place as these items can be protected.
For more independent advice, please contact our team today on 02 9960 1066 or enquiries@pkproperty.com.au.