The Developer Journal Issue 1 | Page 40

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Estate security that delivers on demand

The integrated offering Vizual Security derived , is a full security service which is implemented from the very inception of the development and provides a sustainable , transparent , holistic and affordable security package that can support the estate for many years .
Vizual Security was established in 2005 , in response to a real need in the market for a truly holistic and fully integrated security services offering . Initially Vizual provided primary services including cleaning and hygiene , landscaping and garden services , as well as physical security and manned guarding . Then the founding members of Vizual Security identified a need in the property development and secure estate market for a unique security services offering that would present a fully integrated security solution , together with an attractive and affordable long-term financing model . This would benefit the developers of estates and in particular homeowners ’ associations who find it challenging to raise finance for these bespoke projects .
The integrated offering Vizual Security derived , was a full security service which is implemented from the very inception of the development and provides a sustainable , transparent , holistic and affordable security package that can support the estate for many years . The homeowners ’ association not only knows what it needs to budget for today , but also has a clear idea of what the budget will look like in five years ’ time . This unique model was virtually unprecedented until Vizual Security came onto the scene , but the company has already gained a great deal of traction in the Western Cape , with an impressive number of contracts completed and many more in the pipeline .
“ We get involved with the developers of the estate right from the time that the infrastructure planning takes place . That way we can implement our own communications infrastructure to ensure a reliable service ,” says CEO Conan Cole . “ By offering this concept to the developers , we are giving them the opportunity to work our security model into their finance plan and in turn sustain their costs through the homeowners ’ infrastructure levy , or enhanced selling price of the property ”
SETTING UP THE SYSTEM
Vizual Security sets out a complete security feasibility study for the entire estate , including a risk assessment within and beyond the perimeter to evaluate any potential risks in