A guide to living in Hampshire

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

The apartment is located in a Seaview Bay area, very quiet and comfort. The management team randomly hold some social events and parties. There is a bus station near the building, however, there’s no direct bus to the university, and lack of stores and restaurant near the building.

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

The maintenance team is very professional. Positive comment.

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

If you want restaurants and a lot of choice of market near your place, then this apartment isn’t suitable for you.

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

We have been living here for two years now and we absolutely love the building. Management company are really good and so friendly. Really quick to respond to any issues. There is a real sense of community here with many residents activities and parties. Local area is good with great transport links to the city centre and beyond either via train or motorway. Good selection of shops in walking distance.

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

Any issues are rectified withing a day or 2 max. Saying that we have had very few issues since moving here.

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

Nothing really. We have no intention of moving away from here for a very long time.

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.