A guide to living in Milton Keynes

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The area is lovely. Good transport links, plenty of shops and restaurants nearby. Parking is straightforward. The area feels safe and quiet. Haven’t had any issues with noise or anti-social behaviour. Would recommend the neighbourhood!

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

The team are very quick to respond and extremely helpful!

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Definitely recommend the apartment garage parking as opposed to council permits as the resident bays are further away. Cannot use the bays outside the apartment.

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Lots of restaurants/bars/cafes around. Also a big Sainsbury nearby. Central MK is also nearby. A very convenient location. Also has quit a lot Lime bikes/scooters available nearby so that you can ride them to the station or shops in distance. Lots of parking spaces around the building and it has its own parking lots. Bin stores are always clean. Neighborhood is quiet and safe.

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

They are always super efficient. All staff members are very friendly and nice to our pet.

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None. Before we moved in, the team had given us all necessary information.

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The location is very convenient, with a good selection of local shops, supermarkets, cafes, and restaurants within easy reach. There are also several open green spaces nearby that make the area pleasant for walking and outdoor activities. Transport links are excellent, with regular bus services and easy access to central Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas. Parking was generally available and the street felt safe and well maintained. Bin collections were reliable, and I experienced very little anti-social behaviour.

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

They were quick and helpful. Any issue with the flat was resolved to the highest of standards.

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I had all information shared with me by the team since the start

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Being so close to milton keynes central station has been very helpful. It's a 10 minute walk, or a 3 minute scooter/bike ride or a £5 Uber ride if it's raining. So convenient. Parking in the garage is great, car and belongings are safe and secure (and dry). Everybody in the building to the management, staff and every resident we've come in contact with has been lovely. We never have any issues with hearing noises from neighbors which was a concern in moving into a flat - but it's no issue here. On new years eve it was great b/c from our flat we could see all the fireworks all around the city from the comfort of our home! Of course, it goes without saying that being within a block of grocery stores, the mall, a gym and dozen of restaurants is incredible. We feel very lucky to live here. We could even walk to the Milton Keynes Theater for the Pantamine show last Christmas.

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

Quickly and has always fixed any problem we've had with one go.

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How great the restaurants are that are just right around the corner!

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The Almere is in the most idyllic location in Milton Keynes. Sainsbury's is right across the street so we have the easiest, fastest access to groceries. We found an amazing Thai massage spa across the street that we visit at least a couple times a month, our gym (Bannatynes) is literally the building right next door to our flat - and the mall is just a block away. And the train station is a 10 minute walk (or a 3 minutes Lime bike/scooter away). Then there's a dozen restaurants all within the same block as our flat! Everything from nice/fancy restaurants, to faster-food places like Nandos. Every amenity is within walking distance - I can't imagine why anyone would choose to live anywhere else if they're looking for flat-living!

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

The couple of times we had to put in for maintenance requests - we've been serviced within a day, if not the very same day! Even once on a bank holiday!! And they come into our flat with the best attitude - friendly, helpful, personable - I've never once experienced anyone here with a gripey disposition. Always cheery and lovely.

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Everybody here is very accommodating and helpful. Check out all the restaurants that are right around the corner- they're really quite good!