The Northern Beaches of Sydney is famous for their lovely beaches and laid-back lifestyle, with a growing society. However, the Northern Beaches has never been crime free. As we see the Northern Beaches grow and expand – we see the need for good and smart security solutions for homes, rental properties and businesses.
In this blog, we discuss why investing in security is critical on the Northern Beaches and define what smarter security means in today’s world.
1. The Rising Property Market Making us a Target
The Northern Beaches property market is booming, with high-end homes and rental properties enticing not only buyers, but also potential burglars. With higher-value properties, dealers often look at the contents of the properties and view that as being potentially more valuable than the actual property.
Smarter Security Tip: Look to invest in surveillance systems that have remote monitoring and motion detectors. If your surveillance system can notify you (or security company) in real-time, it can even give you the opportunity to prevent theft from occurring.
2. Holiday Rentals & Airbnb Properties Say Hello to Vulnerability
Short-term rental properties are very prevalent on the Beaches, however, they present unique security issues as there is not the usual guest check-in/out process that you will go through before your property will have rental guests. When you rent your property out short-term, it presents a challenge as minimal checking in, you can see how it makes access to your property.
Smart security Tip: By using smart lock you can give host a temporary codes or remote access. This can give hosts the ability to control access to the property without handing over a physical key to the guest.
3. Business Require 24/7 Protection
Retailers, cafes, and commercial businesses across the Beaches area are increasingly becoming targets of break-ins or vandalism after hours. Having a static CCTV system is simply not enough.
Smart security Tip: You could implement monitored alarms, cloud based surveillance systems, and access control as a deterrent. These do not just prevent theft, but could provide evidence in the event that violence were to break out.
4. Remote Monitoring = A Sense of Security
Be it on holiday, at work, or running multiple properties, having the ability to check on the security you have implemented on your mobile, brings another sense of peace of mind.
Smarter security tip: Look for security systems with dedicated mobile apps and remote viewing access, with alerts and the ability to talk via intercoms.
5. Customized Solutions for Each Concern.
Security is not a cookie-cutter issue. Different properties such as coastal bungalows, commercial cafes, and short term rentals represent different risks, and therefore different approaches.
Smart security Tip: Engage a local security expert familiar with the Northern Beaches community who can help you devise a proposed solution relative to your property.
Important Note: Do not wait for a incident
We too often wait to improve our security until we have had an incident, a break-in, or a disaster. Then the emotional and monetary damage has already occurred (and it usually damage from more than one perspective).
