How to Secure a Home After a Relationship Breakdown or Divorce
Going through a separation or a divorce is always a challenging time, no matter the circumstances that you face. If you have lived with your partner for a short while, been together for years, have kids or not, married or not, separating is hard. Your living situation also becomes complicated instantly. In these situations, one or both of you may move out of the home while you decide what is best for the long-term. In that time, protecting your home and boosting the home security system becomes even more important than usual.
What to consider about your home after a breakup
In the immediate aftermath of a breakup, you might not consider that you need to do much about your home security. There are potentially divorce papers to sign, childcare commitments to be agreed upon, and conditions to be met to buy or sell your share of the property. You might already have a burglar alarm set-up, so why change things, right? Even with the most amicable break-ups it is important to have a clean break and to feel safe and secure in your home if you are continuing to live as a single person in the same property.
If you both potentially still have access through an old set of keys or understanding the vulnerable parts of the property, at best it’s an unwanted drop-in and at worst it could lead to an unsafe environment.
Look after physical security
Your first port of call after a relationship breakdown is to secure the physical aspects of your home. This concerns a few factors, such as:
Where to place CCTV cameras?
The locations for CCTV cameras are important as they cover two factors for your peace of mind. First, a well-placed CCTV can monitor and film potentially dark and vulnerable areas of the property that you cannot quickly and easily lay eyes on. Second, it can act as a deterrent to any criminals scoping the area for potential homes to break into. Think carefully about your property, and our experts will help you determine the best location for your cameras to be installed.
Change the locks
Depending on the situation with your former partner, you might want to change the locks as soon as possible. Think about not only the front door and any back and side doors to the property but also any window locks. Look for the most secure locks you can find for each and a new set of keys that only you have access to.
Secure outbuildings
If you have outbuildings like a shed or garage, ensure that they are fully secure, especially if there is to be no one living in the property for a short while. Often, outbuildings are out of sight, and even if you have the eyes and ears of the neighbours on your side, they are unlikely to offer the protection you require for any outbuildings on your land.
The physical aspects of your home security are important, providing a deterrent and physical barrier to criminals. This offers you peace of mind if you are suddenly living home alone after years of co-habiting with your former partner or allows you to leave the property vacant with the knowledge that it is as safe as possible.
Integrated smart home security
The main burglar alarm system is the most important product you can purchase and install at your property, at any time. How does a burglar alarm work? A home alarm system detects any criminal activity and alerts the homeowner. There are different types of burglar alarms, including wired, wireless, and smart home alarm systems. We also offer additional home security products that enhance your peace of mind. From a wireless PIR camera detector that transmits live video feed to your smart home alarm system to sounders and wireless smoke and heat detectors, whatever additional home security products you choose to add to the CCTV and home alarm system function in tandem.
Speak to the neighbours
This might seem like the last thing you want to do after a breakup but informing your neighbours that the house will be vacant while you attempt to sell it, or that you’ll be living there alone for the foreseeable future, helps to add an additional, social level of home security. Your neighbours can keep an eye out for anything that doesn’t look quite right, and inform you or the authorities if there is suspicious behaviour or a clear break in.
Protect your home after a breakup
At a time where your head is all over the place, taking care of the basics is important. If you are living alone after a separation or leaving your property empty as you sort out who gets what in the divorce, the peace of mind of good home security is priceless. At Network Security we have a wealth of experience in helping people improve their home security with the use of home alarm systems and AI-powered CCTV. Speak to our friendly team today and we’ll help you figure out the best way to protect your property at this trying time. Get a free security consultation and we’ll put together your options.
