A guide to living in North East England

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

Scholars view is great clean road and quite society but just outside is so great don’t have much of restaurants .

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

Doesn’t seem to reply so stop texting him. Other than that online time really helped.

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

If we knew every time if anything goes wrong we have fill a form on the app we won’t move here. We would prefer property manager should care.

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

I love where my house is! It’s on a beautiful park and I can see lovely trees and wildlife out of my window. A calm area where neighbours get along nicely. I’ve lived in a Place house houses for about eight years now. I wouldn’t live anywhere else but in a place, Placefirst.

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

If there is any problems, I just enter them on the website and they come out at the next convenable space for me

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

The rent goes up every year. Which could possibly push people out. As people don’t tend to stay in these houses long.

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

The area is very quiet and feels safe, which makes it a pleasant place to live. There is a bus stop nearby with frequent services, and it only takes a short time to reach Durham city centre, making commuting very convenient. I have not experienced any anti-social behaviour, and traffic noise is generally low. The only downside is the public EV charging point within the development. At around 60p per kWh, it is much more expensive than many other public chargers in the area and does not offer good value for residents with electric vehicles. It would be great if the charging price could be reduced in the future.

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

Whenever I have reported an issue or had a question, the management team has been helpful and professional. They responded within a reasonable time and kept me informed throughout the process. The issues I raised were resolved satisfactorily, and communication has generally been clear and efficient.

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

I wish I had known that the on-site EV charging point costs around 60p per kWh, which is more expensive than many other public chargers in the area. If you own an electric vehicle, it is worth comparing charging options before relying on the charger within the development. Apart from that, I have found The Oaks to be a quiet, safe and enjoyable place to live.

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

The area has a good range of local shops, supermarkets, restaurants, and cafés, making everyday shopping and dining convenient. There are also pleasant parks and open green spaces nearby for walking and outdoor activities. Public transport is mainly provided by regular bus services, which offer good access to surrounding areas, although there is no train station within close walking distance. Each property has its own allocated parking space, so parking is not an issue. The street is generally quiet, with little traffic noise, regular bin collections, and no significant problems with anti-social behaviour. Overall, it is a peaceful and convenient place to live.

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

Yes,all the time they have been responsive to any problem raised

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

One thing I wish I had known before moving in is that it would have been helpful to have a clearer understanding of the rent negotiation process and whether there was any flexibility available before agreeing to the final amount. Apart from that, the property has been a pleasant place to live. I would advise new neighbours to familiarise themselves with the local area, bus routes, and nearby amenities, as these details are not always obvious during a viewing. The allocated parking space, quiet street, and general upkeep of the area are definite positives.

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

I have been living at Scalars View for about five years. It is conveniently located near schools and public transport, offers affordable rates, and provides comfortable living. There is an Aldi nearby, and a bit further away, a Tesco and a local swimming pool, gym, and fitness centre. I probably don't need to mention hair and nail salons—there are plenty of them everywhere.

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

Prompt, same-day responses to inquiries, along with detailed, accessible, step-by-step instructions, are especially helpful for those with little prior experience dealing with rentals, security deposits, and related documentation.

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

There is no place to store bicycles: leaving them in the courtyard carries a risk of theft (no one is immune to theft), and there is simply not enough space inside the house.