A guide to living in Borough of Brent

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The local area is full of shops and Amazon Fresh being downstairs is very useful. Shops are open late so it’s very convenient. Busy area makes it feel safe even at nighttime.

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

Yasmin is always helpful and makes sure that she does all she can to assist with any query - no ask feels too much to her. I have found that sometimes the maintenance team can take some time to come, but I feel assured that the residence team, being Yasmin, does chase them to ensure we get our issues sorted.

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Sometimes weekends are impacted by noise with a fan zone just outside the OVO arena, but this is only a problem with the door/windows open. When they’re closed, they provide good noise insulation.

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So much to do in the local area, from a range of shops to lovely restaurants. Convenient for tube station with both met and jubilee lines. Area is always well lit at night and feel safe, and building security is a great addition.

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

Maintenance issues raised on the app and attended to.

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Flats are very spacious and the gym is brilliant. Love the surrounding area but can get busy on event days.

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The locality is great! It's just an 8-minute walk to Wembley Park Station, making travel super easy. The area feels safe, and there are lots of restaurants nearby, which is really convenient. The only issue is that roads and bus stops close during events at the stadium, which can be frustrating. But apart from that, everything else is fine!

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

Yasmin and Ameed have been very helpful and responsive to all issues i have raised after moving in.

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

The road closures and the bus stops whenever closures during the event days

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There are plenty of convenience stores on your doorstep, a huge superstore up the road and an IKEA not far away. I enjoy the LDO with lots of stores, restaurants and cinema. The OVO areana is behind the building just steps away to go to a show or a gig! Brent council building has an excellent library, there are more independent small businesses with many different food types and services like pilates, boxing and a beauty salon. A great new GP practice has opened offering great services and a new private dental practice, NHS dentists are hard to find! Lots of lovely trees and nice little green spaces & water features, very dog friendly area. Wembley Park tube station is a ten minute walk away to jump on the Jubilee or metropolitan lines, mainline trains into Marylebone or along the chiltern railway, Wembley Central is just up the road for the Bakerloo line. Being right next to Wembley Stadium it does get busy and noisy on match days with crowds, road closures and no sale of alcohol in the shops. The stadium team, security, police, their horses and dogs do a fabulous job of ensuring that everything runs smoothly. With triple glazed windows and patio doors in your apartment closed you really don’t hear much. I love going to concerts and have been to many, it’s super convenient being a five minute walk from home! It’s also awesome that you can hear who’s playing from your balcony and watch the fireworks.

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

Any issues raised have been promptly resolved satisfactorily

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

None that I can think of that I haven’t already covered

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Wembley area is simply amazing. You can enjoy the green space and the pedestrian area that makes you feel very safe and enjoy the outdoor space.

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

The building management, Laslzlo, always responds very quickly. He is always ready to help even when I am not phisically at home. His help and support has been crucial for me to renew the contract for at least another year. It is very important to know that you can count on the right people! A big thank you!

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

London weather has become very hot in the last few years. I wish I had know before that there is no AC in the flats.