Could it be that Qatar Cool doesn't mind if they kill the short-medium term demand for property at the Pearl?
Perhaps they have done the maths and calculated that if they charge an exorbitant fee to 10% (say) of residents, this is better for their cash flow than charging a reasonable amount to 100% of residents, but waiting for 2-3 years to cover their costs.
Perhaps if just 10% of residents pay the huge connection fee then Qatar Cool will have recouped their capital start up costs and there will be no financial pressure on them over the coming years.
Could it be that Qatar Cool doesn't mind if they kill the short-medium term demand for property at the Pearl?
Perhaps they have done the maths and calculated that if they charge an exorbitant fee to 10% (say) of residents, this is better for their cash flow than charging a reasonable amount to 100% of residents, but waiting for 2-3 years to cover their costs.
Perhaps if just 10% of residents pay the huge connection fee then Qatar Cool will have recouped their capital start up costs and there will be no financial pressure on them over the coming years.
Or perhaps management is just idiotic...?