Many thanks for your words of kind support. We've been gathering a steady stream of owners and residents who believe that an en bloc sale at this time is inappropriate as well as those who would simply prefer not to sell.
We understand that some people are fearful of retribution from pro-sales owners - that they'd get their cars scratched, homes vandalised, etc. That's why they'd prefer to remain anonymous (while showing support).
As a colleague who's been through an en bloc and lost his home can verify, anonymity is an imaginary thing :-
- The CSA contains a table with lists of names, and columns for owners to sign (along with a witness's signature).
- When an owner signs the list, there is nothing stopping that person from 'glancing' through the list, checking which of their neighbours are delaying the sale.
- There's nothing to stop the owner from asking the agents if so-and-so ("a fellow resident I can persuade, you know") has signed yet.
- There's also nothing to stop SC members (who have primary knowledge of who signed and who didn't) from telling other owners in a friendly chitchat who has or hasn't signed.
We're open to more support, as well as suggestions on how to protect the identities of people while at the same time allowing everyone to be part of the Say No to En bloc Group. Some pro-sales people can be aggressive. But we strongly believe that people who want to protect the right not to sign, or the right to have a home in BGV, can be equally vocal and principled.
So please continue to email us, even if it's only to say hi as an expression of support! Or if you have any issues with the current en bloc, feel free to let us know!
Email: enbloc_bgv@hotmail.com
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