A guide to living in Milton Keynes

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

Milton Keynes city centre has most shops i need. Soltice apartments are just across road. Bars clubs and restaurants are literally 5 minutes walk away. Train station 5 minutes by taxi. London is just an hour drive depending on traffic.

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

Exemplary ,all issues are resolved sharpish. If they can't help on the spot they arrange to come back at a later time.

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Nothing bad to say. It has been a thoroughly enjoyable experience.

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The apartment block is situated directly opposite MK shopping centre which has many top brand stores,lovely restaurants and is only a short walk from the theatre and snow dome. There is a beautiful park which hosts lots of events throughout the year . It is also possible to walk a little further to willen lake. The local bus service is good and the train station is just a 5 min drive away giving you a gateway to London and the surrounding area.

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

Very quick to respond and if the problem cannot be fixed right away they email with a date and time very promptly.

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

It would have been nice to know that if you wanted to buy some pieces of your own furniture that they wouldn't store the pieces provided. You have to store it yourself.

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Living in central MK is so convenient and the location of the Almere even more so. The train station is walking distance (15min), plenty of local shops and restaurants across the street less than 5min away. There are so many parks and walking trails around. While being pedestrian friendly, having a car is a necessity as bus routes to neighboring towns are non existent. It is really calm even though it is the centre of the city. The weekends can get a bit busy given the many bars and restaurants in the centre but nothing major in terms of nuisance or anti-social behaviour so far. As newcomers from Canada, the move to the Almere was the best option for us.

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

So far we've had one issue where the curtains needed to be fixed in the bedroom and it was dealt with on the same day.

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It is a new build and very well maintained, the neighbourhood is calm and so are the residents in the building. The soundproofing is quite efficient, I can barely hear what goes on outside the apartment. I would say that a big part of what made us pick the Almere was the lovely tour that Christina made when we came for the viewing. She made such a nice impression and the interaction we had played a big factor in helping us choose.

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Excellent location for a busy professional. Everything is very nearby including transportation, markets, parks etcs

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

On time with clear expectations set. No Complaints

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Grainger makes finding a flat seamless. I wish i knew this before

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Best location we have lived ever. Walking distance to medical facilities,parks,best primary schools,malls,local stores,supermarket,library,play areas.Lot of activities and happening location. Bad part is there is no good secondary school around. Academically good children cant live in this locality. What a pity! Though there are lot of parks and green spaces around, they could have had some gardening space within. Many residents do not recycle. I dont know how this works. Best car parking, External bike storage, Garbage room, Easy postage and parcel collection facilities. So safe compared to any other bldg in MK.

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

The reception team instantly respond. Though the outsourced maintenance people arrive once a week to address any issues. But nonetheless they have always solved the issues, be it replacing the appliances or changing furniture. Top service.

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

Wish I had known that there are no good secondary schools around. And wish I had known that this place is too good to leave after living here for a while. Its rare to find so many facilities in a bldg, events, community living and in city center.