Houses with burglar bars

Last activity 25 May 2022 by GuestPoster298

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Shawn BriddonNew member06 March 2022 18:56:03

Good evening.

I was wondering why there are so many houses with burglar bars for rent or sale. Is it the area? Is it the norm to have these?

I see some properties have alarm systems aswell?

Advise on this would be appreciated.

Thanks

Anou86ViP07 March 2022 02:01:40

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Hello there,

It has become the norm now due to the rising cases of thefts (nearly everywhere on the island).

Mauritius has changed over the years (higher cost of living, drugs issues etc) . Better you get a house with bars for peace of mind and to deter burglary.

Yalini2001New member24 May 2022 22:35:55

In the developments there seem to be no bars - they have security I guess - is robbery still a problem in those areas in your opinion?

Anou86ViP25 May 2022 04:05:31

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I think that for houses built in gated community where there's a security guard posted, it might not be relevant. Personally, as I mentioned in another thread i am in the process of building, i will get bars fixed only for the ground floor... (for the time being) we'll see how it goes.

It is still a problem, thefts are on the rise

GuestPoster298Guest25 May 2022 06:00:57

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I guess it's also a perceptions thing.

If your used to zero crime.. and now on the island there's some crime. It might feel bad. But if you come.from Europe where crime is common .. to me the island feels very very safe.

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