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Security tips for first homebuyers

Nov 12, 2019 Home Security

With spring and summer typically a popular time to buy and sell property, and borrowing rates at an all-time low[1], it’s a great time for first homebuyers to take a step onto the property ladder. Buying your first home is an exciting and often stressful time but it’s easy to get swept up in the […]

If you’re planning a garage sale, don’t leave your home open to thieves

Oct 17, 2019 Home Security

With nearly 250,000 Australians set to participate in this year’s Garage Sale Trail, October has officially become garage sale season across Australia. Running from Saturday 19 to Sunday 20 October, the annual event encourages Aussies to embrace their inner Marie Kondo and declutter their homes in time for summer. As well as creating a calmer, […]

Why small businesses need to be planning for Christmas now

Oct 10, 2019 Business Security

Whether you’re shutting up shop for several weeks, or just a few days, businesses need to plan carefully before leaving their premises empty over the break. Opportunistic thieves understand all too well that this is a time when many small practices are deserted and, rightly or wrongly, some will assume that smaller firms have less […]

How to protect yourself against intruders

Sep 13, 2019 Uncategorized

‘Prevention is better than a cure’ certainly rings true for home security, so it’s important to think about how you can protect yourself against home intrusions before they occur

Teaching kids good security habits from an early age

Aug 23, 2019 Uncategorized

If we want our children to develop good habits, we need to teach them when they’re young and lead by example. This is particularly important when it comes to home security, ensuring we model behaviour and explain the importance of following some basic rules.

Helping elderly parents retain their independence

Aug 13, 2019 IndiPendant

As life expectancy in Australia rises – 80.4 years for men and 84.6 years for women – we are not only living longer but also staying healthier for longer. While this is generally considered to be great news, the reality is that living longer may also mean potentially living through increased periods of frailty which […]