A Few Ways to Tighten Security in Your Brantford Condo

Before I begin to give you some basic safety tips, I just want to emphasize that I am by no means saying that the Brantford area is unsafe. In fact, it is a great city to live in. It’s just sort of obvious that when you live in a condominium, you don’t always prioritize security as much as you would if you live in a single family home. Since many condominium complexes in Brantford, particularly high rises, have a security desk or phone system to let people in to your unit, you naturally think that you’re safe. In reality, you are just as susceptible to crime in this environment as you are in a single family home with a high-tech alarm system. 

With that being said, given the difference in environment and circumstance, the security measures that you will need to take in your Brantford condo will be different than those you would take for a single family home. As your Brantford Real Estate resource, I have experience in working with people who want to live in both types of homes, and I can give you a few basic safety tips that will help ensure that should you choose to live in a condo, you remain just as secure as you’d be in a home:

•    Investigate the condo’s security features before you move in. Find out which security features that your building has ahead of time. Talk to the building’s superintendent or manager in order to find out the specific features offered. If the measures seem too relaxed for your liking, you will want to find a building that has more stringent safety measures.

•    Find out which doors are locked and secure. In most condominium complexes, the front door won’t be the only one that is locked. Garage, side and rear entrances should also be secured.

•    You should know how your building is monitored. Are there security cameras? How do the doormen know who is coming in and out of the building, besides those who just walk in the front door? These are questions that you will want to ask prior to purchasing a unit.

•    What type of keys will you be using to enter the building? Many modern buildings now will use high security keys or fobs for entrance. This is a feature that you will want to confirm that your building has, as it indicates a more stringent safety system.

•    Confirm your building’s lighting and extra security measures. During the evening hours, your condominium complex should be well-lit. It should also have secured doors on all storage units and other parts of the building that are typically meant for communal use, such as exercise facilities. See how your building goes above and beyond to keep all parts of the complex as safe and secure as they possibly can.

If you follow these measures listed above, you can ensure that your Brantford condo will be secure. As a Brantford Real Estate agent, I think that it’s important to give these reminders in order to help my clients find the property that is most ideal for their needs and living situation. If you have any questions about how to go about searching for the right home or condominium in the Brantford area, don’t hesitate to contact me. I’d be happy to help you in any way I can. I hope to hear from you soon!

Wally Dufrat | Sales Representative
RE/MAX Twin City Realty, Inc. Brokerage

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