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Homes
How many CCTV cameras does a house actually need?
Most independent homes are properly covered by four to eight cameras. Here is how to work out your own number, and why more cameras is not more security.
29 July 2026 · 4 min read SocietiesHow to get a CCTV proposal approved by your society committee
Society security proposals stall on process, not price. How to structure one that survives three quotes, a committee vote and a general body meeting.
29 July 2026 · 4 min readStill not sure what you need?
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