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Now santa ana is going to become reality, I have been reading up on property crime in spain, how would other people think about forming watches in various areas we are in r4, it appears that developments are particularly at risk early on presumably due to only a few people being about, I feel you probably cannot have enough security especially early on, if we where to form some kind of association, we could keep an eye on each participating members property, with stickers in windows and the threat of  nosey neighbours at large this can only add to the other security measures in place. I for one would hate peoples dreams be tarnished by break ins at the outset if we empower ourselves from the start we can help reduce the risks and at the same time help each other. Thhis is just a thought and would welcome other peoples opinions and ideas.  Regards Chanta.

Chantra

Nothing like nosey neighbours to keep the thieves away

I have spoken to other buyers in the past about neighbourhood watch and am quite happy to meet with the local police as if they know what is being organised they tend to help so I am told by Linda Needham.

Whereabout on r4 are you I am 333 and intend to live permanently asa humanly possible

GAL

Hi Auntielinda, We are plot 26, I also know of a few others in our section as I have passed messages via here, so there will be a good sprinkling of brits in  the best bit of the development (biased view of course).  cheers.

Hi all,

We have a Marbella at Pinada golf near Villamartin, we have owned there for nearly 4 years, (My how it's flown by). We went through the regular break ins through the early days of the urbanisation. Changing locks as mentioned by Justin is an absolute must as your keys have been available to anyone.

When we first bought I was reluctant to fit a burglar as I didn't want to disturb neighbours with false alarms when we were not there. However we gave in eventually and put one in. Most people had gone for the wireless type you can get from B&Q. Being an electrician I have never been a fan of these as the main detection of an intruder were PIR's (Passive infra red) detectors. Although very good, the intruder is already inside the property when the alarm goes off. After some thought I decided to put in a wired alarm. The spanish for some strange but good reason put coving about 2 inches from the wall which is great for hiding wires behind. So with all wires hidden my wife approved the idea. I put magnetic contacts on the bottom of all of the white window blinds so when the alarm is set if any one of the blinds is lifted more than 1 inch the alarm sounds. It's been great peace of mind and the alarm has never gone off under a false alarm in 3 years according to my key holder.

Just hope I can do the same in our new villa on SADM

 

Regards Ian

we do all have the piece of mind that there is already am alarm system which we all get for 9 months free so it gives us time to get essential works done