As the autumn term begins, students will have moved into their new accommodation for the year. Many of them will be moving from a campus room into private flats and homes for the first time, and it can present something of a culture shock. University accommodation often comes with a variety of security features not […]
Securing your flat
Many homeowners choose to install a security system to protect their property. They opt for security lights, CCTV, motion detectors, perimeter sensors. and security gates. Yet, some of this equipment is most effective for houses – people who live in flats face different security challenges. The difficulty is that a flat might be several floors […]
The Challenge of Securing a Rented Home
One of the many benefits of owning your own home is that you get to choose. You have a choice of paint colours for the walls, a chance to pick the carpet and the ability to change almost any detail you like. Additionally, you get to decide what security measures to take in protecting your […]
Security vs. Privacy
One of the reasons people become homeowners is for the privacy that comes with it. Renters have to put up with their landlords occasionally making visits, a reminder that their space doesn’t belong to them. Arguably, this is linked to homeowners being concerned about security. It’s a question of making their personal haven a place […]
How to break into your own home
The best way to understand how someone thinks is to walk a mile in their shoes. Burglars and unwanted intruders are able to identify points of ingress and which houses are vulnerable. To figure out if your home is secure, it might be an idea to try breaking into your own home. Without damaging your […]
Why are so few burglars convicted?
Burglary is often a traumatic experience for homeowners, especially if the crime is committed when they’re at home. Our homes are a piece of the world that belongs to us, an inviolable bubble where we are safe and comfortable. A burglary disrupts that. Suddenly, our homes seem vulnerable and what was especially familiar can now […]
Security and Moving House
Alongside career changes, health problems and personal injury, moving house can be one of the most stressful things a person can experience. People transition from a neighbourhood they know well to one they may not be so comfortable in, from a house they love to one they’re yet to make their own. Simple things, like […]
The benefits of a fibre optic infrastructure
Modern security systems are very effective at deterring intruders and protecting homes and businesses. Motion sensors, CCTV cameras and alarms all combine to provide you with the safety and security you need. However, there’s also another component working behind the scenes. You might never see it, but fibre optic infrastructure can play a key part […]
Risk Assessments and You
As a business owner, it’s imperative that you prepare for every eventuality. As you chart the progress of your enterprise, you need to be aware of where you may be vulnerable. Risk can take several forms, and each requires a specific approach. That’s where risk assessments come in. They will help you identify areas of […]
Summer security
Unless you live in a cave, you’ve probably noticed the heatwave the UK is experiencing. High temperatures are breaking records, particularly in the south. Everyone is doing what they can to keep cool, drinking plenty of water, and enjoying ice creams in the shade. Unfortunately, they’re also leaving their windows open. Burglaries always rise in […]
