A guide to living in East Sussex

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

The local area is what you’d expect for a central city location with a good choice of shops, restaurants right on your doorstep and the Lanes and city centre a stones throw away. The building is located on New England Street which is quite a busy road, but no traffic noise can be heard when the windows/doors are closed. The Elder Place Corridor behind the building is a little shabby but is about to undergo a facelift to make it more vibrant and welcoming. Transport links are fantastic with Brighton train station 5mins walk away. But car parking is an issue, with residents unable to get permits from the council for on-street parking combined with limited parking spaces available in the building - and the few that are available come at a significant cost.

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

Yes the building management responded to an issue I raised in relation to dust coming in via the air vents. The air filters were changed the same day and the issue has not occurred again since.

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

That residents are not able to get an on-street parking permit.

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

Hove Gardens could not be in a better location , it’s a 2 minute walk to the train station that has regular trains to Brighton and London and also Worthing , the nearest bus stop is 1 minute walk with Bus routes all the way to the Brighton marina and Sussex hospital , and Also Portslade and Shoreham , it’s in a very good location to be able to travel around the Sussex area without the need for a car , there is parking available on the street for a small charge per hour from 9am to 8pm the free until 9am the next day and on the nearby streets it free to park on a Saturday and a Sunday , there is minimum traffic noise on the surrounding roads because the traffic speed is at a minimum, there’s been a little more traffic recently due to road works and some traffic has been diverted along Ellen road more on Monday to Friday on the rush hour to and from work time but weekend traffic noise is at a minimum , the bin store area used to very messy but has become a more organised and structured area in recent months with less and less rubbish being left on the ground by residents, just to add as the weather is becoming warmer the smell From the bin area does appear to be spreading towards the lift area , maybe an air freshener could help in this part of the building , the surrounding roads are mainly full of commercial buildings which gives a busy sort of buzz as you come and go from the building , except for the council estate on one side of the building , it’s been noticed that some residents in this building do sometimes cause a disturbance but it’s not every day and the disturbance is not directed at Hove Gardens or the residents , I think it’s quite normal for the Brighton /Hove area as seaside towns to have a few noisy residents , but ultimately Hove Gardens is a very peaceful place to Live

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

On moving in 9 months ago , there were a few issues with apartment cleanliness which were logged with the original maintenance staff , varnish left on a carpet by a previous tenant was one of the items that was supposed to have been corrected cleaned removed but this has never been actioned , therefore now we have new maintenance staff I’ll raise this again so hopefully it can now be corrected

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

Window cleaning , Although I’m able to clean my own windows and try to clean as often as possible some tenants are not as vigilant and some of the windows in the building are looking very dirty , I guess I didn’t realise the windows would not be cleaned on a regular basis

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

London Road is vibrant and a bit gritty. Loads of great and fun pubs. Some really quirky and interesting eateries. Open Market is fun. Transport is excellent with buses into town and trains and coaches to London and Gatwick.

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

The maintenance team has usually responded to my requests.

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

Get on the building WhatsApp group to get a sense of what’s going on!

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

The area has a great selection of local shops, cafés, and restaurants, along with lovely nearby green spaces. Transport links are reliable and convenient, with good access to buses and train stations. The street is quiet and clean, with no problems related to anti-social behaviour or traffic noise. Private parking is available, and the bin chute system on each floor makes waste disposal simple and efficient. A special thanks to Moe, Zee, and Dan — the management team is excellent. Moe and Zee are always kind, respectful, and helpful, and Dan, the manager, is professional, approachable, and makes sure everything runs smoothly. Their support creates a very welcoming and well-managed living environment. Overall, it’s a comfortable and enjoyable place to live.

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

The building management has always responded quickly and professionally to any issues. They are polite, efficient, and make sure everything is resolved without delay. I’ve always felt supported and well taken care of.

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

One thing I wish I had known earlier is how active and welcoming the community is. The management team regularly organises social events, which really helps residents connect and feel at home. Also, the convenience of having a gym, co-working space, and even private meeting rooms inside the building is something you don’t fully appreciate until you start living here. It’s more than just an apartment — it really feels like a complete living experience.

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

The local area is unrivalled in the breadth of offer. Predominately this development offers the most beautiful panoramic views of uninterrupted seascape and also looks over to the South Downs. All that Brighton and Hove has to offer is on the doorstep.

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

The building management are excellent and extremely professional. Any issues I have had are really minor and yet have been dealt with immediately and with the absolute minimum of fuss. Really an aspect to highly recommend here at Hove Central.

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

I wish I had know of it's existence before now. There is nothing negative to remark on. It really is the way to live in this modern day.