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Shifting to your new home invokes many emotions. Some are happy, while some are concerned. One of the most concerning topics is security. One might get scared or tensed over the security features of their new place. This is especially crucial if one lives alone in a city. As veteran realtors Vinayakrealtech, we know the concerns of home buyers, and today, we are here to give a brief overview of things you must know regarding apartment security before buying a place.

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Apartment Security: The Must-have Securi Feature in an Apartment

The top priority in any housing project is the safety of its owners and residents. It can’t be compromised. Although all the reputed realtors are extremely serious about this issue, we suggest you inspect it in person. It will provide you with mental peace and leave no room for confusion. Here is a list of security features your apartment must have- 

1. Security Guard

 An in-person security guard is an absolute necessity in any apartment. Some apartments have 24/7 security personnel to ensure the highest safety for their residents.

For example, we, Vinayak Realtech have a 24*7 security system in every apartment. We maintain a rotational shift on this to ensure that the residents never feel a lack of security.

Before finalizing an apartment, check the entry and exit points of the apartment to ensure the security level. Additionally, inquire about their schedules, and confirm they’ve received comprehensive training for the best results.

2. CCTV Cameras

After the security personnel, the second crucial thing is the CCTV. CCTVs are like armor when it comes to ensuring your life security. Hence, the apartment has ample CCTVs in every common space, like elevators, parking lots, stairwells, and hallways.

However, I am not satisfied with the number of cameras. Check each and every camera whether they are working. Check the quality of CCTV footage and other factors, like maintenance schedule before finalising the deal.

 3. Emergency Contacts

If you are shifting to a new city or place, it can be overwhelming for you. You must have all the emergency numbers in your hand. For this, make sure the apartment has all the emergency numbers, such as local police, helplines for women and childcare, nearest hospital/clinic, elevator repair, electrician, plumbing services, etc., at common places like the lobby.

4. Fire Safety

Fire safety is a thing that can’t be compromised at any cost. Ensure that the apartment has features such as fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and sprinkler systems.

The apartment must have a safety evacuation system, a proper training system for the residents and an open gateway for escaping in case of a mishap. Additionally, do not forget to ask about the maintenance procedure of this fire safety equipment.

5. Security Locks

If you love to stay a step ahead in the security game, you must consider the security locks for your new home.

Security locks are the locks with an advanced technology. These locks can be managed via a smartphone app. Thus, you can control your locking system from far away.

Additionally,  smart locks often feature advanced security features such as biometric authentication or passcode entry. These features enhance your control over the locking system and ensure a safe life.

6. Security Features against Natural Hazards

Natural hazards can’t be controlled and they can occur at any time. However, everyone must take ample caution against these all to save lives and reduce loss.

When you are moving to a place try to know whether that place is flood or earthquake-prone. If that is, make sure the apartment has the finest construction material to provide strength to the building.

However, if it is not a prone area, the construction materials must be best and it must have early warning systems, such as sirens or alerts to warn residents about high rainfall or any other issues.

7. Add-on Security Features

Well, the mentioned factors are must-haves, however, they are not ‘enough’. If you want to make it enough for you and your loved ones, you can search for these features in an apartment or propose incorporating them. The features are-

• Identity card and biometrics for every resident
• Maintaining a visitor book with their contact details
• ID cards are issued to maids, cleaners, drivers, gardeners, and other regular workers

8. Lighting Features

The apartment must be well-lightened. It must have ample bright lighting features in every corner of the project. A well-lightened area makes you feel more safe at any time of the day.

Check whether they have street lamps in open-air parking areas and bright overhead lights in parking garages.

These security features will not allow a single intruder in the apartment and will contribute to making a peaceful life for the homeowners.

Upcoming Trends in Apartments Security

The technological world is evolving every day. New technologies are being developed to ensure the best for the residents. The realtors are working hard to incorporate each of them for the best of their consumers.

However, as a homeowner or aspiring owner, you must have adequate knowledge about them. Hence, here is the list of upcoming trends in apartment security-

1. Motion Sensors

Although some apartments have motion sensors already, it is not common till now. It alarms the user in case of any suspicious activity inside or just outside of the building.

These sensors can perform multiple tasks and seamlessly integrate with your smart home security system or speakers.

2. Video Doorbell Camera

Opening the door always brings surprises for us. However, sometimes these surprises can be negative. Hence, checking the face of the visitor before opening the gates for them is crucial and a video doorbell camera helps you with that.

With a video doorbell system, you can check who is at your door remotely through your phone.

However, this device is not affordable till now. Thus, many users are taking a step back. We believe with time and increased sales rate it will be affordable for all.

3. Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has shaped every market and home security is not excluded from that. AI security features have face and voice recognition. Thus, the toll can differentiate between family, friends and intruders, inform you about any intruder, and enhance your security.

Additionally, AI can make automatic decisions such as locking down some areas of the home in case of any invasion, raising alarms, tracking unknown movements or any suspicious activity, etc.

4. Voice Activation System

A voice activation system for home security provides speech recognition technology to the owners. The user can command through voice and control the whole security system (cameras, doorbell cameras, motion sensors, smart locks, and alarms). For example, if you say  “Alexa, lock the front door”, it will be closed. Thus, you get greater control over security.

5. Eco-friendly Security Items

 Using eco-frine;dy products in every sector is not a trend anymore, it is an absolute necessity. These eco-friendly home security products ensure that the users only use natural power sources and they are made of recyclable materials.

For example, solar-powered security systems are winning the game here. These security systems use solar panels to power security components like cameras, lights, and sensors.

Additionally, most security items come with a chargeable battery to store excess energy. Thus, you don’t run out of power during the cloudy or rainy days.

Apartment Security: Wrapping Up

The apartment security system provides you with the mental peace you deserve and a quality life. Therefore, be strict on this. Use this list of features as a checklist while you start searching for your new home.

Hopefully, this blog will help you with it. Connect with us to know more about it.

Best of luck, folks!