This leafy and quiet suburb, to the North of the Melbourne CBD and close to Collingwood, has a pleasant village feel. The old suburb has wide tree-lined streets and great parks making it feel like a small haven in a big city. The lush streets are filled with charming heritage houses and the spacious homes are popular amongst families with young children. The area is also gentrifying with younger, independent people in share houses. Public transport is easily accessible at Clifton Hill station and Tram 86 runs through the area. The busy neighbouring suburbs of Collingwood, Abbotsford and North ..read more

With 2020 seeing so many of us staying at home, there has been plenty of interest in household improvements. People are taking a keen interest in seeking ways to upgrade and add-value to their properties. A simple way to upgrade your home security is to simply add electronic door locks – today we take a look at some of the benefits of electronic locks in the home. What is an Electronic Door Lock? It may have been a while since you’ve even thought about door locks and, like everything else in our fast-paced world, the technology of locks has changed to keep up with our modern lifestyles. So wha ..read more

If you’re a Melbournite searching for convenience, then South Yarra is the suburb for you. Everything is at your finger-tips – gyms, trendy restaurants, bars, spas, retail stores, cinemas and, of course, great public transport and access to the CBD. There are plenty of attractive apartments and green spaces for those times you need an escape – the Botanical Gardens are nearby and you have easy access to the beach and the Yarra River. Naturally, living so close the city has its drawbacks – there’s high demand for apartments and plenty of people willing to pay high rentals. There’s always a buzz ..read more

Amalgamated Locksmiths is excited to announce we have become a service agent for the new Assa Abloy PROTEC2 key system.  What is PROTEC2? As one of the leading manufacturers of locks and locking systems, Assa Abloy has been one of our top suppliers for many years. Our Melbourne locksmiths are delighted to be able to offer our commercial clients the latest advancements in Assa Abloy’s key systems. With a unique range of rotating disc cylinder keying systems, Assa Abloy now offers an even more superior Master key System and Key Alike System. Protec2 is a durable design that is virtually pic ..read more

Kew is one of Melbourne’s most sought after areas. Its proximity to the CBD together with its fabulous tree-lined streets and period homes gives this suburb its desirable qualities. Kew is a safe, upmarket area and is the prestigious location for some of Melbourne’s leading private and government schools. Being near the Yarra river means there are some lovely walking trails and bike paths. The leafy green and quiet suburb of Kew is perfect for families. Today our emergency locksmith in Kew, who is often called out to businesses and homes in the area, takes a brief look at the latest Crime Stat ..read more

Imagine living in walking distance to top-class galleries and performance venues! East Melbourne is a superb location for accessing the very best Melbourne has to offer, including great shopping strips, trendy restaurants, cafes and bars. If you’re a Footy fan, then you are in luck since you’ll have easy access to sporting arenas. The area is great for families and professionals with an old-world charm and beautiful townhouses. Our East Melbourne locksmiths are often called out to this great part of the world to service our customers and offer security appraisals. Today we take a brief look at ..read more

At these unprecedented times, Amalgamated Locksmiths feels for all our fellow Victorians who are once again enduring strict lockdown restrictions. While the times are hard, we are hopeful that with everyone working together, we will see our state’s numbers begin to improve.   As locksmiths, we are one of the few lucky businesses to be classed as an essential service and our Emergency Locksmiths are still on call. We are still open for business: Emergency Locksmiths Melbourne We will remain open to assist you with all your locksmith and security needs. As per Government guidelines and ..read more

Leafy green, safe and close to the Melbourne CBD – these are just some of the qualities that make Essendon a sought-after suburb. The tree-lined streets are filled with beautiful homes, boutique stores, shopping-strips and trendy cafes. It’s the perfect area for families who are seeking top-notch schooling for their children with a range of good schools from which to choose. There are also lovely parks for relaxing weekends and family strolls. This week we take a look at the latest Crime Statistics (provided by the Crime Statistics Agency Victoria) for Essendon. 2020 Lockdown With 2020 being a ..read more

Commercial property security is an important consideration in protecting your business. As our Covid-19 restrictions begin to ease, plenty of businesses are faced with new security challenges. Staff are possibly working irregular hours and accessing the office or commercial space on a more ‘ad hoc’ basis. Some businesses have sadly had to let some of their staff go and may have lost track of who has access to the premises. It’s a good time to consider a risk assessment to see how your commercial security can work to, not only secure your premises, products and cash, but to allow your staff eas ..read more

We specialise in key cutting – house keys, filing cabinet keys, mortice keys, restricted keys – you name it and there’s a good chance we can cut it. Our equipment is able to deal with most of the keys on the Australian market today and we use quality keys that will last a long time. You are always welcome to pop into our Collingwood retail store or if that’s not possible, one of our Mobile Locksmiths can come to you – our vans are equipped to cut keys too. Today we tackle some of the common questions people ask us about key cutting. How long does key cutting take? Only a minute or two for stan ..read more