Don't you think today's canned coffee, UCC Black, has a surprisingly good taste? This quiet time before starting work has become like an important ritual for me.
I happened to pick up some documents and came across some intriguing figures. It mentioned that in one 145-unit apartment building, simply changing the management company resulted in a **41.5%** reduction in annual management fees. The cost, which was about 29.53 million yen, has reportedly been reduced to about 17.27 million yen. 。
If you also live in a condominium, this is not something you can ignore. Management fees and repair reserve funds are fixed expenses that gradually put a strain on our lives.
Today, this"Optimizing condominium management"Let me share a little bit of my perspective on this.
background
A major upheaval is currently occurring in the world of condominium management.
It seems a "reverse phenomenon" is occurring where management companies are selecting which management associations to work with. Due to rising labor costs and other expenses, there are increasing cases where condominiums that are not expected to be profitable are even refused to provide estimates. 。
In older buildings and with an increasing number of pensioners, some residents may find themselves unable to comply with requests for rent increases from management companies, leading to a deadlock. 。
Even more serious is the issue of large-scale repairs. Due to rising material costs, a survey by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism found that a significant number of condominiums have insufficient reserve funds compared to their plans.Over 60%There is also data suggesting that it extends to this extent. 。
The systems that protect our homes are crying out for help in many places.
Main theme
What I felt after reading this document was,"We will cut out excessive services and entrust operations to professionals."This highlights the need for a rational and pragmatic approach.
It is said that in many condominiums, excessive management specifications are often set from the time of sale under the pretext of "just in case." 。
For example, one perspective is whether mechanical floor cleaning is really necessary at that frequency. 。
It is necessary to thoroughly eliminate such "waste" and devise ways to allocate the saved funds to the repair reserve fund. 。
Furthermore, the burden of the "board of directors," which suffers from a serious shortage of volunteers, will be eliminated, and professional managers will directly take over the operation."Administrator method"Transitioning to I thought this would become the standard for the future. 。
Specific facts
There are three main points that support this idea.
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Cost difference between developer-affiliated and independent companies
Compared to management companies affiliated with major developers, independent companies like Gojinsha sometimes have monthly revenue per unit that is less than one-third of that of their clients. This difference isn't simply due to price reductions, but rather stems from a thorough review of the specifications. 。 -
18-year maintenance plan
By planning repair work on a longer-than-usual 18-year cycle and combining it with inspections by specialists, the number of repairs can be reduced, and the total cost can be significantly lowered. 。 -
Reduced burden through "administrator system"
By eliminating the need for a board of directors composed of unit owners and instead having professionals manage the property, the complexities of interpersonal relationships among residents and the problem of a shortage of volunteers for board positions are eliminated. 。
These facts also apply to how we conduct our work.
By reviewing the frequency of routine tasks, outsourcing specialized work to professionals, and focusing on essential results, apartment building management has moved beyond the realm of "volunteer work" and is now at a stage where professional business acumen is required.
Summary
I was thinking about this in the morning because I believe that only when our home is a stable foundation can we fully dedicate ourselves to our work.
Eliminating unnecessary management tasks also helps protect your own time and life.
Well, I've finished my coffee, so shall we head to the battlefield (office) now? I hope your work today is efficient and productive.
