A guide to living in North East England

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

Location is really convenient, with the local retail park around a 10-15 minute walk away which offers a good selection of shops and amenities. The train station is also around a 10-15 minute walk away, which is useful to get into Newcastle. Easy access to the A1 which makes it convenient when commuting. Overall, the area is closely connected and a good distance from local amenities. The main downside is parking, as the roads can be quite narrow there is a need for more parking spaces in the area to reduce the number of cars parking either fully on the pavement or at junctions and on corners.

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

I wish we would have known that bins would not have been at the property at the time we moved in, we had to order these from the council and were told we would be reimbursed promptly. We had to wait several months to receive the funds back after many email and call attempts. (This was under Lomond)

What is the best feature of your home:

Good sized kitchen and living rooms, manageable garden size.

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

The estate is a 10 minute walk away from cramlington town centre with shops and restaurants. There is no local transport link on the estate but it is a 10 minute walk to the train station

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

The monthly rent is quite high but seen as this was a new build when we moved in we accepted the price, if the rent was to rise again we would think about moving.

What is the best feature of your home:

The modern en-suite in our bedroom is now something that we wouldn’t want to go without!

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

Excellent access. Parking brilliant with available extra parking for guests. Environmentally supported by solar panels.

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

I wish id check other property pricing as there is inconsistency in pricing .

What is the best feature of your home:

Modern all new up to date details. Economically efficient and super insulated thus very warm in winter

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

We have had a fantastic 5 years living at the Forge. It is very central and near many bus stops in central Newcastle and the metro. Of course the station is only a 10 minute walk away as well which has been fantastic for work and travel. Although the trainline is nearby the soundproofing is very good and we have never had any issues with noise. Only a 15/20 minute walk from central town so have great access to food and drinks venues. I cannot comment on parking as do not drive and am unaware of the situation

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

We have had very few issues other than the occasional flat repair or lost keys. Front desk helpful and quickly resolved our problems. Regarding repairs we had our oven and washing machine stop working on separate occasions and within days we had brand new ones delivered and installed without issue

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

I cannot think of anything I would have liked to have know. We shall be very sad to leave after 5 years of renting at the Forge and would highly recommend

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

I have found the site well maintained and appreciate the maintenance of the communal areas. Your team are amazing. Parking most people park outaide their home which I can see the advantages of that. It’s a shame I have a van parked outside my living room window most days and weekends so there is no biew I saw the message about the children and their behaviour and sorry to say this is the negative thing about living on the site. Daily up to 9 pm at night children riding bikes and scooters around on the roads am sure there qill be an accident and one qill get hurt. The bigger issue is th noise from them they anour and scream for he on end. This is the worse thing as I hadn’t taken into account when I rented this site. I love the house but seriously considering alternative for the future. Happy to talk more if you are available

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

10 out of 10. Sorted any issues and worked around Me Always helpful and professional

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

Demographically info on residents. I have got to know anyone on the air personally. I do think knowing w Jo you are living monger us important ita not just bout the house it’s what are neighbour like. Nothing personal I live on my own so socialisation it’s important to me.