Away from home: how to protect your property in your absence

23.02.2024

How to protect real estate in your absence

How many times during a week-long vacation do you remember your iron, which you probably didn’t turn off, the doors that naturally didn’t close, and the neighbors who, of course, could flood you? In the realities of martial law, all these fears became even more palpable because many were forced to leave their homes not for a few days, but for several months. Protect yourself from unnecessary worries and try to enjoy life as much as possible. We invite you to take all your fears out of the back drawer and find simple ways to overcome them.

Intentional harm at the hands of ill-wishers

Intentional harm at the hands of ill-wishers

🚨 Problem: Unattended real estate is a tasty morsel for burglars and vandals. If the apartment is unlikely to suffer from damage, then an empty house behind a high fence can easily turn into a temporary home for uninvited guests. The situation with thefts is much worse because experienced “experts” in this area manage to remain unnoticed, even if there are neighbors behind the wall. Their technology does not lag behind universal progress, so even an impregnable castle may not meet your expectations.

✅ Solution:

  1. The simplest solution would be to install an alarm. 24-hour video surveillance systems, security personnel and concierge services are already “built-in options” in many capital residential complexes, but additional security measures will not be superfluous. Your peace of mind is worth the investment. So, the complex “Saksaganskiy” can boast of paramilitary security, which no suspicious person will pass by.
  2. Monitoring the condition of the apartment and monitoring the processes occurring in it in your absence will be useful not only during long trips, but also for caring for the sick, looking after pensioners and children. All these processes can be carried out using CCTV cameras. You can watch the video in real time from a device convenient for you.
  3. To monitor who enters and exits the doors of your abode, there are motion sensors that are also connected to devices and immediately signal the occurrence of activity.
  4. The access system has long gone beyond hotels. Electronic locks with access control will prevent strangers from entering without your knowledge.

💡 Smart technology are actively used in the arrangement of modern houses and apartments for both safety and comfort. In the event of prolonged power outages, many of the presented systems switch to battery power, but residents of many residential complexes are unlikely to need such a function because their homes already have powerful generators, thanks to which life will continue to go as usual.

Caution, scammers!

Beware of scammers

🚨 Problem: In this case, not so much your property will suffer, but its reputation. If he really wants to, a fraudster can falsify documents in such a way that a mosquito wouldn’t erode his nose. More precisely, a tenant who was seduced by low prices and the absence of commission. Of course, a realtor cannot be fooled by such tricks, but the target audience is precisely people who want to save money on professional help and advice. The stingy one pays twice, the cunning one makes a profit, and you remain in the dark - not the most pleasant situation.

✅ Solution:

  1. The register of property rights will allow you to make sure that no one has played a cruel joke with the documents on your real estate. You can independently check the information on the portal “Diya” or directly to Online open register.
  2. A loan agreement will temporarily transfer your possessions into the hands of loved ones on whom you can rely and who will be able to control the condition of your property. To draw up a document, you must contact a notary.
  3. THE Capital agency offers its clients a unique service in real estate management. Our specialists will not only protect your apartment from intruders, but will also take care of everyday issues: cleaning, minor repairs, transferring meter readings, paying utility bills, searching for tenants and communicating with them.

💡 Advice for tenants: Blind faith in integrity and honesty, supported by pleasant rent figures, should not mislead you. Of course, there are really profitable offers on the market, but not all of them are real. To avoid falling for scammers, carefully check the provided documentation and the person himself. Without all the necessary knowledge and skills, you may lose sight of basic inconsistencies. Our experts will help you identify the deceiver and offer you a truly worthwhile one in return. object.

The destructive power of the four elements

The destructive power of the four elements

🚨 Problem: Fire, water and copper pipes can imagine themselves as designers and, getting out of control, destroy expensive repairs. Such changes in the interior can occur both due to the fault of neighbors, and because of your forgetfulness and banal inattention. Also, no one has canceled natural phenomena. They cannot have a strong influence on the apartment, but a private house и земельный участок are in greater danger. Strong winds and hail will leave marks on the roof and cause changes to the landscaping.

✅ Solution:

  1. The fire alarm will react with lightning speed to the slightest smoke, and rescuers will rush to the rescue even faster.
  2. The anti-flood system is actively used in the arrangement of modern apartments. Apartments in a residential complex “Zarechny” is a prime example of this
  3. An insurance policy will compensate for losses, but will not protect against them. It is important to consider the insurance format: it covers only damage caused to real estate; applies to furniture and appliances; includes possible damage to neighbors.
  4. Relatives and friends can volunteer to help and monitor the condition of your apartment. When choosing a trusted person, it is important to take into account his place of residence - the further away from your home, the less often he will be able to visit him for scheduled checks. Considering this factor, neighbors would be ideal, if you are close enough, of course.
  5. Many residential complexes offer their residents a concierge service with a wide range of services. You can ask a staff member to check in with you from time to time to make sure everything is in order.

💡 The ideal option would be the same property management service available to clients of our agency. You can definitely rely on us in any situation.