A guide to living in East of England

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

The location is amazing, it’s right in the centre and has all kinds of restaurants within a 10 minute radius. There is a bus stop right next to the building which makes it quite convenient when planning my travels.

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

I lodged a complaint regarding the blinds which I accidentally broke, they management was quick to respond and fix the issue.

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

I wish I knew it sometimes gets noisy on weekend nights as there is a club right around the corner.

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

Good aspects include: - Great location; close to the city centre and the train station - Great Management Co.; thanks to Lomond who deals with issues promptly - Great amenities; thanks to the shops, cafe’s, restaurants, supermarkets and health care facilities within walking distance - Generally very clean and the grounds are well maintained; thanks to Colin Bad aspects include: - Not security conscious - doors are constantly left open leading to damage. I would say bad habits come from tenants who are not conscientious and trades man/delivery people /post workers - Anti-social behaviour from youths and generally young adults not resident in the development. It tends to get worse during summer months - Transit residents seem to generally care less than long term residents when it comes to being a good neighbour - Parking Management by PCM is not great- there has been issues between car parking spaces and residents getting tickets leading to disputes. Now we have more amenities on site, we also get people parking carelessly such as blocking cars or parking on resident’s spaces etc. - No privacy; we get a lot of spectators/people coming to take pictures/seflies/sit around causing a nuisance. A private gated community would be more beneficial

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

Yes- I recently had issues with the boiler and electricity connected to the oven which are being resolved. I reported the issues on fixflo and they were picked up swiftly.

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

Parking and security issues remain our main concerns

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

The area has a good mix of shops and places to eat, and most things you need are within walking distance. There are also a few green spaces nearby which are nice for getting some fresh air. Transport is one of the strong points—Stevenage station is close and makes commuting pretty easy. Buses run regularly too, although traffic can get a bit busy at certain times, especially near the retail parks. The street is generally fine. It can get a little noisy now and then, which is expected being close to the town centre, but nothing too disruptive. Parking is okay if you have a space, but it’s a bit limited for visitors. Bin collections are on schedule and haven’t caused any issues. Overall, it’s a convenient place to live with both positives and a few minor downsides, like most town centre locations.

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

The building management has been helpful and responsive. Any issues raised were dealt with in a reasonable time and communication was clear throughout.

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

One thing I wish I had known before moving in is that parking for visitors can be quite limited, especially during busy times. It’s worth checking what your options are in advance. Also, occasional noise from the town centre can be noticeable at times.

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

Indigo is located in city centre, and that too in protest of the city centre- a stone's throw away from super market, bus stop and mall.

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

Yes, always. There's a portal to report problems, which in turn always get attended to.

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

We were given multiple options and viewing, keeping in line with the priorities checklist we had

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

Central arra, with good connections to London, Luton airport and most of the neighbouring towns. The pedestrianised area makes it safer and easier to walk around.

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

Quickly and with no bureaucracy. They sorted any problem within a short time.

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

Nothing important to consider at the moment. Overall, great experience.