There is a solution for overoccupation and illegal occupation
"Crime in South Africa has led to security solutions for residential and corporate environments - not as a choice any more, but an absolute necessity. Residents and corporates are willing to pay a premium to be safe and secure in their homes and offices," says Derick Tereblanche. The good news is that South Africa has the answers, locally developed and produced.
"In fact, it would be irresponsible not to implement measures while they are available and cost-effective," says Tereblanche.
According to a financial magazine, criminals in Johannesburg`s inner city have realised that it`s far more lucrative to hijack entire buildings and take over the monthly rental stream, leaving landlords and tenants watching helplessly, as they build up a very nice portfolio of rental properties and a healthy flow of income.
Owners can`t even get into the buildings, because the hijackers station their own security teams at the entrances. To compound their misery, owners are still held responsible for the municipal arrears. It seems that the best steps landlords can take to prevent their buildings from falling prey to urban hijackers, is to develop a good relationship with their tenants and to maintain physical control of their buildings.
Solutions are available for the security needs of apartments and residential buildings in the form of security and access control systems. In addition to effectively keeping criminals and unwelcome visitors from entering the premises or building, these systems are easy to use, providing residents with a convenient and user-friendly answer to their security needs.
The systems also offer effective and convenient management of visitors, while keeping exact records of the people entering and leaving the building. This improved access control enables the management of the premises to clamp down on vandalism and theft.
The DexID access control solutions use fingerprint technology to ensure that access is only granted to those registered on the system, and removes the need to carry and use keys. The DexID systems have been trusted to provide access control solutions for more than twenty buildings in Hillbrow, a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa - one of the notoriously crime-riddled areas. Thanks to the DexID state-of-the-art solutions, more than 10 000 Hillbrow residents now enjoy a safer environment.
In addition, the DexID solutions have proven to be highly efficient and cost effective as both a security system and as an access control system for apartment buildings.
This solution has already been implemented by several building owners in Hillbrow. Some of their feedback is stated below.
Rubin Papenfuss, Director of ITHEMBA
"We`ve been using the Dex system for more than three years. Dex was the only credible and reliable company prepared to adapt to our requirements. We still use it, as it is a good product that complies with our needs. On top of it, we get excellent service. Dex`s biggest plus is that they never give up. They always aim to keep the customer happy. We recommend them to other people without hesitation."
Leah Madubanya, Maintenance Manager of AFCO
"We heard about Dex via Ithemba Property Management and have been using Dex`s system for three years. Dex has proven to be the solution for safety and security in our buildings. Their technical personnel are highly dependable and always give their best. They help us avoid overoccupation and keeping unwanted people out. That makes our security so much easier and more effective. I will definitely recommend Dex because they are dependable."
Rina Peyper, General Manager of Solarsh Properties
"The Dex system was the solution to overoccupation and illegal occupation. With the Dex system, access is absolutely limited to occupants. Our tenants feel safe and protected. We as management and managing agents are ecstatic about the results of Dex products. I would most certainly recommend Dex!"
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