Red stairs of clay lead up to this conveyancing firm. There is a black fence on the left side, and a wall of brown and orange bricks on the left. I am afraid to step between them, and so I remain on the footpath, looking up at this intimidating building. The doors, a mere fifteen feet away, look like they are made of that army green metal that reminds me, for whatever reason, of a hospital, or perhaps a church. Flanking the doors are two sections of wall, built from that same brown and orange pattern of bricks just to my right. These walls are only a metre and a half long, the edges of which stick out even further, forming a shallow alcove of sorts.
When I searched for a conveyancing business around Clifton Hill, this wasn’t exactly what I had been expecting. They’re well regarded in the local community, so I suppose there is no real reason to be intimidated. And yet, I find that I can’t step further, so I remain at the bottom of the clay stairs, staring up at the five sets of windows with that army green metal frame, matching the front doors. Behind them are white curtains that look as if they have been recently cleaned. Should that put my mind at ease? A conveyancing firm that cleans its curtains regularly must be professional. But would I be better with different lawyers for conveyancing? Cheltenham conveyancers might be more inclined to clean their curtains less frequently. In the end, does it really make a difference?
Ultimately, how does curtain condition or even building appearance affect how knowledgeable and professional a conveyancing business is? I’m sure they could arrange for a sale of property or walk me through a contract. What am I so worried about? I really should just walk in there and tell them that I have an appointment. Then I’ll be well on my way to selling my house
Then again, maybe my current house really isn’t that bad…