Most of us have alarms on our cars out of fear that it will get stolen when we are not using it. But we often leave our homes empty for hours every day and yet many of us do not have Home Security Systems to prevent intruders. The repercussions of having your home burgled are far worse than that of losing your car – the fear of the person returning, the mess and damage caused, the loss of treasured possessions and the difficulty of getting a conviction or finding your stolen items. It is clear that a home alarm or Home Security Systems is essential for peace of mind and your tenants will welcome the extra touch and will even pay more for a CCTV and alarm system especially if it can be used remotely.
There are a number of different types of burglar alarms and many are very simple, cheap and effective. However, if you wish you can certainly choose the higher end of the market and get improved security and service.
A simple alarm
This will cost just a few hundred pounds and will sound an alarm should someone enter your property. This method relies on your neighbours hearing the alarm and calling the tenant or you and also calling the police. This doesn’t always happen although the noise may scare the burglar off.
Monitored alarms
This will alert your security company should the alarm go off. They will then call the key holder to see if they require assistance and will call the emergency services if required. This will cost an extra few hundred per year plus a maintenance contract to keep the alarm working correctly.
Police response alarm
The alarm can be linked to the police who will attend if they are able. Unfortunately paying the extra fee required for this service will not guarantee that they will attend your property as they will prioritise their calls. The call handler with the police will decide if the call is urgent or not. False alarms will also cause the home-owner to be struck off the police register and they will no longer attend.
Phone alert alarm
It is possible to have an alarm system which will call the key holder should it go off. This can happen for a one-off fee of around £200 and will allow the tenants to call a neighbour who can investigate before the police are called.
Other security systems
For better peace of mind your property could have CCTV cameras installed which will record when they detect movement or the alarm is triggered. These systems can also be monitored via a computer anywhere in the world, allowing the tenant to watch what is happening and call the appropriate emergency services. Outdoor lighting is also an important security feature along with an entry phone perhaps with a camera for those in apartments.
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