A guide to living in Essex

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

Lot of street parking, Prompt bin collection, peaceful neighborhood with respectable neighbors. No through traffic.

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

Yes, prompt and helpful in addressing even minor issues reported.

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

Bad cellular network, Absolutely no coverage throughout development. Food deliveries and choices are limited due to location.

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

I absolutely love living at St Luke’s. It’s such a beautiful place and very clean and tidy. All neighbours are lovely and respectful. No negatives living here :)

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

Building management dealt with an issue I had very quickly. Issue was resolved and clear communication of timelines.

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

Only slight issue living here is the mobile reception in the area. I know this has been raised by the local councillor but is a pain when anyone new comes to the estate or you have a delivery.

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

A really beautiful development with adequate green spaces and impressive rear gardens. Beautiful restaurant within walking distance and Tesco store, Frinton on sea about two mins by car with adequate shops, post office etc. Finches is so quiet, when you sit outside you can only hear a pin drop and neighbours all seem so friendly and respectful which is lovely.

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

By taking animals which are part of any family is brilliant and the gardens are a wonderful size with adequate walking areas close by

What is the best feature of your home:

Beautiful looking bungalow with the front porch like it is, beautiful large garden, easy to keep clean flooring and felt like a home the day we moved in! Nice that it’s fitted with good quality white goods too.

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

I’ve taken a walk in to there local town, it’s a cute village with small shops, pubs , restaurants and more. It’s very handy for me due to my job that it is only a 10minute journey to the airport. As it’s only a new area I’ve had no complaints with the area even when I’ve walked around different areas the village seems very welcoming.

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

Any issues are sorted as quick as they can, very reassuring and seem very keen and happy to help

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

How easy the process was with this company, I had the thought in my head that it would be a long process of paperwork but they’ve made it so simple.

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

The area is convenient and family-friendly, with Maldon just a short drive away offering a great selection of shops, restaurants, cafés, and pubs. There are several supermarkets nearby and plenty of open green spaces. Parking is excellent, with two designated spaces and additional on-street parking available. The street is generally quiet with very little traffic noise or anti-social behaviour, even though some building work is still ongoing within the development.

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

We have been fortunate not to experience any major issues since moving in. However, whenever we have had questions throughout the process, the team has always been extremely helpful, responsive, and quick to reply. Their communication has been excellent, and we have every confidence that any problems would be dealt with promptly and professionally if they were to arise.

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

One thing that stood out to us was the flexibility offered when it came to the deposit options. It was really helpful to be given a choice so we could select the option that best suited our circumstances. Another great feature is the keyless entry system – the fobs are brilliant, very easy to use, and we love being able to access and manage entry from our phones. This makes everyday living much more convenient and gives added peace of mind. Overall, the experience has been very positive and the development is quiet, modern, and well maintained.