A guide to living in Hampshire

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

A really lovely place to live, brilliant naturally surroundings, with great access to nearby facilities.

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

On the whole have been pretty good, the one disappointment was the grass in the garden was out of use for the first month of tenancy

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

Get the apps for everything setup so you can solve any problems you need to, without the portal it’s more difficult.

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

There is redevelopment happening locally which is exciting. Buses run through the development also which is useful to reach neighbouring towns.

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

Very promptly. Issues rectified swiftly and for any outstanding issues, being kept up to date.

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

knowledge on the development of the town and updates to that. Also would have been useful for EV charging to be up and running on move in date, however, property manager has responded to this and given alternative in the meantime.

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

Living in Church Crookham offers a lovely balance between rural charm and modern convenience. The Albany Park area feels peaceful, safe, and well-kept, with beautiful greenery and a park within walking distance. There are several supermarkets, coffee shops, and local restaurants just a short drive away in Fleet, and there are also good schools nearby, which is a big plus for families. The area has good transport links, with quick access to main roads and Fleet train station for commuting. Parking is excellent, with dedicated spaces available, and bin collections are punctual. The neighbourhood is quiet with minimal traffic noise and no signs of anti-social behaviour so far. The only downside is that there’s still some ongoing construction work, which is expected with a new development but worth being aware of. Overall, it’s a calm, friendly, and family-friendly place to live.

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

We reported a few issues shortly after moving in, including no hot water in the bathtub, a non-working radiator in the main bedroom, and low hot water pressure upstairs. The issues were logged on the 20th, and a vendor was assigned the same day, with a plumber visit scheduled for the 27th. While we appreciate the quick acknowledgment and scheduling, we feel these are issues that should have been identified and resolved before move-in if adequate testing had been done. It would also be ideal if such repairs could be addressed more promptly after reporting, especially in a new build.

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

We wish we had known that some of the property’s systems, like the hot water and heating, hadn’t been fully tested before move-in. It would have helped to schedule a quick handover walkthrough or checklist review to make sure everything was in working order. That said, the home itself is lovely and well-designed, and once these small issues are resolved, it will be close to perfect. For new tenants, I’d recommend testing all fixtures and heating systems early on and reporting anything promptly to ensure a smooth start.

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

Location and pet friendly. Close to amenities and great open spaces for walking. Plenty of parking available.

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

The app helps to log and track issues, with priority settings

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

Should have checked the fridge freezer was working ☹️

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

Very well developed / clean area. We love how spaced out everything seems and the houses appear to be top quality. The woodland surrounding also is very nice.

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

The lady who facilitated our viewing (Saoirse) was great, very professional, explained everything well and was super patient with us. It really was appreciated, we felt respected and she had all our questions answered.

What is the best feature of your home:

I cannot choose out of the living room, garden and garage. Very happy to have a garage which will be fully utilised. The living room is spacious and the garden is well taken care off (which we will continue to do so).