HENDERSON HEIGHTS COMMUNITY NEWS
Vol 9. Issue 1
Keeping everyone informed and up to date in our neighbourhood
Over the past year, a number of HH residents have told me they are sick and tired of residents who don’t maintain their properties.
Feb/March 2019
I AM SICK OF IT!
One resident, who wishes to remain anonymous said “When we first moved here only a few years ago, most houses were kept immaculately. It was a sheer joy to drive around HH and see all the beautiful homes and gardens. Everyone seemed so house proud. But in the last few years, we have seen a change for the worst. Too many front lawns are not mown, gardens are full of weeds, cars litter the streets, and houses look neglected. Often blinds or curtains are closed for months and months and we never see who lives in the house. Yet we know the house is occupied because lights come on in the evening. It’s weird. Not only are these disheveled houses letting all the houses in their street down, but they are also affecting the property prices of those all around them. I know how real estate works. If a house sells for a low price because it’s been neglected, that low price is factored in to the value of the houses all around, pulling them down. My wife and I work hard, and it hurts to see lazy people causing our
The image is not of the actual HH resident who complained
beautiful house price to lose its value. We are so upset about this. What’s hard about getting a lawn mower out and doing a bit of work, or putting on some gloves and doing some weeding? And planting some flowers? Don’t people want to live in lovely homes? With tidy gardens? How can they feel good inside themselves when their properties are a mess?
What’s wrong with these people! I know more and more HH houses are becoming rentals, but this is no excuse. We need to protect our lovely suburb and raise the standards again. How do we go about doing this? I am grief stricken and don’t know how to fix this problem.”
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