A guide to living in East of England

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

Excellent location for the station and local buses, and town centre is a 10 mins walk. Cinema and gym over the road. Lovely walks along the river Gipping. If you're an Ipswich Town fan then the location is a bonus. So far seems very quiet and the only noise tends to be from the sirens going up the hill over the other side of the river. Parking can an issue as there are additional bays you can rent however they are always empty despite being told they are all allocated. Nothing available for visitors. Neighbours are friendly and quiet, however there are a couple of student properties which do cause issues at times with noise. Overall very good living here.

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

Easy to log issues via the app. Beth responded quickly to an issue we had and it was sorted without any drama. Great service

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

If you've lived in apartments for a long time then it can be hard getting used to three flights of stairs.

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

The local area is generally convenient and pleasant to live in, with a good range of nearby shops, cafés and restaurants within walking distance. Public transport links are reliable and make commuting straightforward, and there are also some nice open spaces nearby for walks. The street itself is mostly quiet, with manageable traffic levels and regular bin collections. Parking can be limited at busier times, but overall it feels like a well-connected and comfortable place to live.

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

Building management has generally been responsive and helpful when issues have been raised. Problems are acknowledged quickly and resolved within a reasonable timeframe, with clear communication throughout the process.

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

It’s a well-run and friendly development, so getting involved early and familiarising yourself with the building management systems and facilities makes settling in much easier.

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

It is conveniently located close to local amenities and is only a 5–10 minute walk from the train station, making it ideal for those who commute out of Stevenage. The location offers both convenience and easy access to transport, while still being close to shops and everyday essentials.

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

Any issues that have arisen have been dealt with promptly and efficiently once raised. The management team are responsive and proactive, keeping residents informed and making sure problems are resolved as quickly as possible, which provides real peace of mind.

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

Everything was clearly explained prior to moving into the building, which made the process smooth and stress-free. All information was communicated in a clear and transparent way, so there were no surprises and it was easy to feel settled from the very beginning.

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

The area is great with close links to Braintree town and other useful places. Train station not too far too.

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

The management Allsop are great and especially Ben and Conor

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

None, it’s all great and as expected from the ads we saw.

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

The development is in a great location, just outside the main town but not too far with plenty of easy shops etc to get too.

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

Very good so far. They have been attentive to all of our needs. Ben and Conor have been really really good all the way through the process!

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

I wish I would have known how good the location was!