A guide to living in Berkshire

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Reading city center is great. Emporium house is located very near the train station. The area overall feels safe.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Maintenance requests are handled promptly (we submit via an app)

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Water in Reading is very hard- be prepared to remove a lot of limescale.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Thoughtfully designed development with community at its heart. Lovely local hub with cafes- pub - shop and green spaces.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Not had any problems arise so far. But Sally has been fantastic with our move.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Storage solutions and garages would be a big benefit

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

It's a quiet and welcoming area with great transport links and quick connections to get into bracknell by road or bus and Crowthorne a short walk away.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Haven't had any issues arise yet but the house was in great condition when we moved in so I don't think we need anything from.them yet!

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

What the weather was going to be like! No one can control that. Try not to move in a heatwave !

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

There are still lots of trees and plants which makes the development really open spaced in being still part of the forest It looks extremely smart and the building aren’t too close to each other so there is privacy. Car parking space is disappointing but overall the development is good

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

I am delighted to provide this reference for Sally, who supported me throughout my recent home move. From start to finish, Sally demonstrated an exceptional level of professionalism, organisation, and dedication. Moving home can often be a stressful experience, but Sally’s calm and reassuring approach made the entire process feel smooth and manageable. She was consistently approachable, responsive, and always available to answer any questions I had—no matter how small—providing clear and helpful guidance at every stage. What stood out most was her attention to detail and commitment to ensuring everything progressed efficiently. Sally anticipated potential issues before they arose and handled each situation with confidence and expertise. Her communication was excellent throughout, keeping me informed and giving me complete peace of mind. Sally’s friendly manner, combined with her strong work ethic and deep understanding of the moving process, made a significant difference to my experience. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone seeking reliable and professional support with their home move. She is truly an asset, and I am very grateful for all the help she provided.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I am delighted to provide this reference for Sally, who supported me throughout my recent home move. From start to finish, Sally demonstrated an exceptional level of professionalism, organisation, and dedication. Moving home can often be a stressful experience, but Sally’s calm and reassuring approach made the entire process feel smooth and manageable. She was consistently approachable, responsive, and always available to answer any questions I had—no matter how small—providing clear and helpful guidance at every stage. What stood out most was her attention to detail and commitment to ensuring everything progressed efficiently. Sally anticipated potential issues before they arose and handled each situation with confidence and expertise. Her communication was excellent throughout, keeping me informed and giving me complete peace of mind. Sally’s friendly manner, combined with her strong work ethic and deep understanding of the moving process, made a significant difference to my experience. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone seeking reliable and professional support with their home move. She is truly an asset, and I am very grateful for all the help she provided.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Maidenhead has great Thames walks, Kidwells Park nearby, and the Elizabeth line straight into London. Few minor gripes with the high street, but overall a very liveable town.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Quickly and without fuss. Oxana always responds the same day and follows up to make sure the issue is properly closed off.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Nothing comes to mind right now. I think I had all the info from day 1.