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This may sound an odd comment but in the same way each and everyone of us is different then we will all have different perspectives and appreciations of what is good, bad, needed or a waste of money.
Some will decorate their homes lavishly and others are happy with bare walls and minimal furnishings.
When it comes to the common parts in the blocks this presents all sorts of challenges. The latest to hit us left me completely speechless. We are just about to embark on a management of a small group of flats that sit above shops in West London. The flats are arranged around a courtyard at first floor level and approached through solid damaged doors with broken glass.
A number of the leaseholders want the doors changed to improve the appearance and enhance values. As well as stopping tramps sleeping in front of the doors and using the area as an alternative toilet.
Well in a conversation with one professional person the statement was uttered that they didn’t want to see any change to the doors because they hid what was behind and meant they hadn’t had any break ins. They could not see any increase in value resulting from the enhancement.
Of course when we were approached to manage the entirely opposite view was expressed. So we will have to balance on a tight rope and manage the needs of all to derive a satisfactory solution.
Next stop the Middle East!
27 Apr 2010 12:04:02