A guide to living in East Sussex

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

I honestly can’t fault the location. There are plenty of shops, restaurants and things nearby, and getting around is really easy. The transport links are good and everything you need is close enough. I never had any problems with the area and really enjoyed living there.

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

Sharon at the concierge desk has always been lovely and so helpful throughout our time at Moda. She’s always friendly and welcoming and nothing ever seems too much trouble. The maintenance team have also been amazing whenever we’ve needed them. Both have really made our experience of living here that much better.

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

The only thing I’d say is that the flats can get quite warm in the summer! Other than that, I’ve honestly loved living at Moda. It’s such a lovely place to live and I couldn’t recommend it enough. The building, facilities and overall experience have been brilliant. Moda really do make an effort to look after their residents and make it feel like a nice place to call home. I’d happily recommend it to anyone thinking of moving in!

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

It’s surprising how many good reviews they have considering problems with development. Panes of glass just smashing means something structural wrong. Water problems everywhere for 5 year old build. I’ve been decant for 6 months also so know what is wrong. Can’t sell and get told to put up and shut up. Clarion are rude to me and savills only do our fob as they have to so I can acess my £1800 month affordable flat. Please avoid leasehold and savills as well.

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

They say what you want to hear. Savills will tell me to goto clarion all time. But there salary and training is on our service charges. Christine is only one that helps me at reception. Rest go into hiding.

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

Too many. Gym and lounge were one factor but not allowed. How costs have gone from £705 to £1800 month in 5 years. My leasehold agreement says I have to pay or go. No one cares about any shared owner.

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

I worked at the County Hospital and so although Moda is close to Hove station and bus stops, my daily commute required changing buses twice and took around 45 minutes each way, which became quite tiring. The location is quiet and residential, away from the busier city centre, which is good for peace and privacy. Local amenities and the seafront are reasonably accessible. Finding a parking space for a visiting guest was extremely difficult, as there are very few parking spots available for both residents and visitors. At times, it felt as though Moda did not plan to accommodate residents who owned cars.

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

I would especially like to thank Mike and Shannon for making my time at Moda truly memorable. In particular, Mike was incredibly kind, supportive, and helpful throughout my stay, and his assistance made a real difference.

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

I wish I had known how limited and expensive the parking options would be before moving in. There are very few parking spaces available for residents, and securing a spot for a guest can be especially difficult. For anyone who owns a car or regularly has visitors, this is an important consideration, as parking can feel almost non-existent especially during weekends.

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

Development is great. Leaf living are not. Great area, good connections and transport. Great place to live.

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

Slow! Poor app process and very frustrating. 2 years on and still having to use wife account to log in!

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

Putting prices up each year, “in line with Zoopla” then upon vacating marketing the house at the rate it was when we moved in. Disgusting. Stay clear of LEAFY LIVING

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

So central and easy to get to the main parts of Brighton! Really close to London Road, Preston Park and the train station.

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

Yes every issue has been dealt with swiftly and kindly by the team - thanks so much guys!

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

Only that I had known about it sooner! A great place to live as a young professional