If you are currently in the market for a new house and have started to look at property for sale in Gauteng, you have probably stumbled upon it already: security systems so sophisticated, you may wonder whether it is you or criminals that potential sellers want to keep out.One of the first things people look for when buying new property is the security. While Gauteng is one of the most popular provinces in the country to live in because of its flourishing economy and widespread opportunities, it is also one of the provinces known for its crime. Property for sale in Gauteng will therefore be inspected closely for security measures taken before potential buyers even consider making an offer for the property. While security is an important consideration for those who want to buy a new house, potential home owners often get carried away with security measures. For security fanatics, it is of utmost importance that the security in place should be visible. No need to install a sophisticated alarm system if the humongous armed response sign at the gate is missing. They usually argue that thieves, who want to break into your home, will do so not matter what precautions you take. The first step in securing you home, they argue, is therefore to scare them off with a clearly discernible system.While people are usually adamant that they do not want to feel like they live in jail, a great amount of properties are starting to look like detention centres. Property for sale in Gauteng will usually be fitted with electric fencing, devil’s fork or something similarly hideous, an electronic access gate, burglar bars and a panic button. Some rooms might even have their own burglar gate inside the house and in extreme cases houses might even be equipped with closed-circuit television.No matter where you decide to buy, keep an open mind. You might feel secure, but do you really want to spend 30 minutes every morning to get out of your property? Do you want to be watched 24 hours a day? Are you happy with crazy alarm systems going off in the middle of the night? An efficient security system does not have to alarm you...