Devon is a large, picturesque county in England. The county has much to offer those looking for a peaceful and serene place to live, with plenty of scenic areas and attractive cities. For those considering moving there permanently, this guide will provide information about Devon’s population, top schools and universities as well as the best places to live in Devon.
A Modern Estate Seven Years On
This is a development that was initially started in 2014. I moved here in 2015. The local shops and facilities are in the market town centre, about a mile away. As with many rural small towns, it would be fair to describe it as struggling, but not as badly as others. The estate design lacks forethought, in that many households have two vehicles, and sometimes a company works van. The roads are narrow with few pavements for pedestrians. The number of vehicles parked in dangerous and selfish places is increasing. People do not consider where their vehicle will be parked when buying or renting a property. A number of people drive far too swiftly along the estate roads, and this adds to the noise, at various times during the day.
Please review your development:
I’ve already alluded to the situation with poor planning design and the willingness of councils to pass such plans in my previous answer. The estate design lacks forethought, in that many households have two vehicles, and sometimes a company works van. The roads are narrow with few pavements for pedestrians. The number of vehicles parked in dangerous and selfish places is increasing. People do not consider where their vehicle will be parked when buying or renting a property. A number of people drive far too swiftly along the estate roads, and this adds to the noise, at various times during the day. I cannot comment on building/property management, other than some buildings under housing management responsibility are becoming shabby and uncared for, because of lack of responsibility for their own surroundings by some tenants. It’s also true that some owners also have no pride in their own surroundings. I anticipated a nicer feel to the Estate, but a great deal of the current situation is due to a decline in social standards and behaviour, coupled with selfishness, and lack of respect for others. Of course this is nationwide, and global.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
If you buy a new property on a housing estate from a big developer, be aware that the ‘sales pitch’ about subsequent customer care is probably dubious. The reason for customer dissatisfaction is clear: poor workmanship by contractors/sub contractors, a lack of inspection of their work by the developer, an attitude of ‘that will do’, and a willingness for developers to accept that every new build will have an extensive ‘snagging list’.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
My house is not managed by anyone other than myself. The two year after-sales service was virtually non-existent, and I quickly learnt it was far easier for me to sort out problems myself.
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