A guide to living in Buckinghamshire

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

Howard Court in High Wycombe benefits from being close to a good range of shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and leisure facilities in and around the town centre. There are several parks and open spaces nearby, and transport links are generally convenient, with bus services and access to High Wycombe railway station providing connections to London and surrounding areas. Parking can sometimes be limited during busy periods, and traffic congestion on main roads can occur at peak times. Bin collections are generally reliable, and the area is usually quiet, although occasional traffic noise and some minor anti-social behaviour can occur, as is common in most urban areas. Overall, it is a convenient place to live with good local amenities and transport options.

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

Building management has generally responded in a professional and reasonably timely manner to issues raised. Most routine maintenance requests have been acknowledged quickly and resolved within a sensible timeframe, particularly for common-area concerns such as cleaning, lighting, or general upkeep

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

​The co-working space and remote-worker lounge downstairs have excellent Wi-Fi, meaning you can easily save on your heating/cooling bills by working downstairs during the day

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The area is lovely. Good transport links, plenty of shops and restaurants nearby. Parking is straightforward. The area feels safe and quiet. Haven’t had any issues with noise or anti-social behaviour. Would recommend the neighbourhood!

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

The team are very quick to respond and extremely helpful!

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

Definitely recommend the apartment garage parking as opposed to council permits as the resident bays are further away. Cannot use the bays outside the apartment.

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Lots of restaurants/bars/cafes around. Also a big Sainsbury nearby. Central MK is also nearby. A very convenient location. Also has quit a lot Lime bikes/scooters available nearby so that you can ride them to the station or shops in distance. Lots of parking spaces around the building and it has its own parking lots. Bin stores are always clean. Neighborhood is quiet and safe.

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

They are always super efficient. All staff members are very friendly and nice to our pet.

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

None. Before we moved in, the team had given us all necessary information.

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

Living in High Wycombe is very convenient for me. The location is excellent because it gives me easy access to my children, local shops and very good transport connections into London and the surrounding areas. There is a good range of shops and services nearby and most things I need are within easy reach. Transport links are excellent by car, train and bus, which makes the area very practical for daily life and travel. The street itself feels safe, clean and generally quiet. Even though the development is in the centre of High Wycombe, the noise level is surprisingly low and when the windows are closed, you hardly notice that you are living in a town centre. The only point I would mention is visitor parking. There are limited visitor spaces on site, although there is a multi-storey car park opposite. It would be a nice improvement if residents could receive a discount for visitor parking there.

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

Building management has responded excellently to any issues I have raised. Where possible, repairs have been carried out instantly by the in-house maintenance team. If parts need to be ordered or external contractors are required, then naturally there can be a short delay, but communication remains helpful, professional and clear.

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

I wish I had known just how helpful the staff are. My advice to any new resident would be to simply ask if you need help, because the team will always try to assist in the best possible way. I would also say that almost everything you need is on your doorstep. Even though the development is in the centre of High Wycombe, the building is much quieter than expected and with the windows closed, you hardly notice the town centre location.

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The location is very convenient, with a good selection of local shops, supermarkets, cafes, and restaurants within easy reach. There are also several open green spaces nearby that make the area pleasant for walking and outdoor activities. Transport links are excellent, with regular bus services and easy access to central Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas. Parking was generally available and the street felt safe and well maintained. Bin collections were reliable, and I experienced very little anti-social behaviour.

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

They were quick and helpful. Any issue with the flat was resolved to the highest of standards.

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

I had all information shared with me by the team since the start