A guide to living in Croydon

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

Plenty of shops, 15 minutes from London Bridge , box park is very close and great for evening events

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

No had any problems staff has been very helpful and kind

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

No, I have not had any problems. I wish I knew before I moved in.

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

The Quarters Croydon is an excellent place to live, location and proximity to transport links to Central London and the variously airports in and around London. The noise levels from the main road is manageable when the window is closed, but makes you feel uncomfortable when the weather is warm. The bins are collected on time and the building is kept tidy all the time.

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

Yes, the response in time and get the issue sorted to a satisfactory level.

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

That you have to renew your contract every 6 months, even after living there for years.

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

Very good location that we are in offering several options for food and drink within a close proximity. Generally no problems on the street, constant development in surrounding areas does mean there are building works constantly

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

Responses from building managements are always helpful and prompt

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

Fluctuating prices mean it feels like costs are always rising

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

Friendly staff, good location within walking distance from the station. Good management. Cleanliness is very good.

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

Yes in a very efficient manner, always quick and kind They have a good internal system the response very quickly to the email without delay.

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

To be honest nothing really I'm happy with my decision moving into the building.

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

Croydon is pretty run down, units in the shopping centre are closing, lots of homeless and beggars on the streets and blatant cannabis use on the streets. Plus side it is only 15 mins by train into Central London.

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

Had a few maintenance issues in the couple of weeks since moving into the apartment. Each issue was quickly resolved. One of the maintenance team - Constantin - very helpful and sorted out the oven when it wasn't working, very friendly interaction and quick resolution of the problem.

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

I would have liked to know that as a resident of Ten Degrees I am not allowed to obtain a council parking permit. It would not have influenced myself for moving into the development but it is useful for prospective residents to know when evaluating costs.