In many apartment buildings, meaningful renovation measures are often delayed. Money is usually not the problem at all, but rather many different interests in the household. But those who are well prepared and actively approach the house community have a good chance of convincing them to renovate.
Professional property managers know the problem: When it comes to renovation, it is often a challenge to bring all the different interests and opinions under one roof. Renovations can be worthwhile. Because they not only ensure that the property's value is maintained, but can also significantly reduce energy costs.
Difficult decision making
But why is it often so difficult for the homeowners' association (WEG) to come up with redevelopment measures? WEG experts have repeatedly made the experience that, for example, young families tend to plan for the long term, seniors want a quick amortization of their investment and capital investors tend to keep an eye on the return. Resolutions that affect common property must be made by the majority of the WEG. It is often a challenge for laypeople to organize these majorities quickly.
Personal commitment
Take the initiative. Approach the homeowner. Prepare yourself well, do your research, think about what opinions and counter-arguments you might encounter and what the appropriate reactions to them would be. Initiate a constructive discussion. After all, it's about the future of living and that Value retention of the property.
Refurbish properly
At the beginning there is an inventory. How is the condition and what needs to be improved on the property? An energy consultant can show which measures are amortized and how. If the majority of the WEG has passed a resolution, the biggest step has been taken. A recovery plan can then be drawn up with which the project can be implemented systematically.
Building committee
When renovating, it is advisable to proceed strategically. The renovation can also be combined with a modernization. For example, the broken, single-glazed windows can be replaced with higher-quality, double-glazed windows. A construction committee made up of committed owners can participate in the renovation phases (1st idea phase, 2nd concept phase, 3rd planning phase, 4th implementation phase).
A professional property management company is very familiar with holding a WEG meeting. In addition, it helps you to determine which renovation measures have a value-retaining or value-increasing effect.
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