As the property market has increased many people are turning to live in flats and apartments as a more affordable option. Whilst there are many benefits to living in this sort of dwelling, there are also many things that need to be considered.
One of the biggest considerations is security. With communal entrances and corridors, there are plenty of opportunities for burglars to look for easy pickings. Here in this blog, we are going to discuss how users can increase the level of security in flats or apartments.
Communal Entrances & Areas
Users should also never buzz someone into the premises if they don’t know them
Apartments and flats tend to have shared entrances and occasionally a shared lobby. These shared areas can potentially offer easy access to intruders. Users should ensure communal doors are properly shut behind them and never allow anyone users do not know into the building. Users should also never buzz someone into the premises if they don’t know them.
Users should also ensure that communal areas are well lit and should report any broken equipment such as door mechanisms, lights, or CCTV cameras as they can all help secure a property and should be fixed as soon as possible.
Doors & Windows
Unsurprisingly, ground floor properties are at a higher risk of break-in than other floor flats or apartments. It is important to always lock windows and doors, whenever users are leaving the property.
It is important to be conscious of opening sliding doors or windows when in the flat as many burglaries occur when someone is on the property. It may be worth investing in additional locks or bolts for users' windows and doors to ensure they are harder to break through.
Alarms
Sometimes an alarm can even work as a visual deterrent to thieves
It is incredibly easy to install an alarm in a flat or an apartment and can improve home security greatly.
Alarm systems can be simple yet highly effective in keeping users' homes secure, sometimes an alarm can even work as a visual deterrent to thieves. But should an intruder get into the user's home it will also alert people to an intruder.
Wireless alarm systems
Wireless alarm systems are the easiest to install in these spaces as there are no wires needed, no mess created, and they are very quick and easy to install. These systems can also be connected so you can set and unset the alarm remotely from a smartphone or tablet. These systems are incredibly easy to use, quick to install, and can greatly increase security.
If this is something inaccessible, users could alternatively install a video-connected doorbell. These can be installed easily by anyone and can add an extra layer of protection to the property. Some of them can send notifications when someone comes up to the door which can be extremely helpful.