A guide to living in Borough of Brent

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

Living in Canada Gardens is fun. There is a good range of local shops, restaurants, cafés, bars and open spaces, with plenty of options within walking distance. The transport links are excellent, with Wembley Park station providing easy access to central London and other areas. The main inconvenience is that a large supermarket such as ASDA is relatively far away, while the smaller Sainsbury’s nearby has limited choice and does not always stock everything I need. The area is generally clean and well maintained, although parking can sometimes be limited and there can be some traffic and general noise, particularly at busier times but I do not mind it, I signed up for it!

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

Quintain Living is usually good with responding to issues. However at times they are slow for example I have had issues with my washing machine a number of times and it takes days for the samsung technician to come and fix it which at times can be really inconvenient. However overall pretty responsive and satisfactory.

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

I wish I knew how often some of the machines stop working or give error codes such as the dishwasher or the clothes washer. Had I known I would not panic whenever it would happen and think of alternatives prior so that I do not find myself in a situation where I am stuck or unsure of how to go about the issue.

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

The location of Madison in Wembley Park is a major advantage. Everything I need is within easy reach, with Co-op, Tesco Express, Sainsbury’s and two Chinese supermarkets nearby, offering plenty of choice for everyday shopping. It is also great news that an M&S Food store is expected to open next summer, bringing even more convenience. Transport links are excellent, with both the Jubilee and Metropolitan lines providing easy access to Central London. The area also offers a great selection of restaurants, cafés, shops and amenities, including Costco and Starbucks. It is a vibrant, convenient and well-connected place to live.

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

The building management team is always responsive, helpful and professional. Whenever I have an issue, they listen carefully, respond promptly and work efficiently to resolve it. I really appreciate their care, professionalism and genuine commitment to making residents feel supported and valued.

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 how helpful and responsive the residential and maintenance teams are.

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

we’ve got 4 supermarkets just a few mins away that makes it very convenient. the station is super close.

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

They’re Very quick to resolve any maintainance issues

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

There is a hotel being constructed right opposite our flat which causes a lot of nose during the day which we weren’t told about

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

Plenty of local shops and restaurants nearby, easy access to Tesco Express, Lidl, and Sainsbury, I remember an M&S is in the planning soon! The area is actually far more convenient than I imagined. The Metropolitan line gets you to Baker Street in about 15 minutes, with air conditioning in summer. I travel a lot, and one stop to Finchley Road connects you straight to National Express for all the airports. I'm a runner, and Brent River Park is just steps away. If you fancy a longer run you can stroll over to the Grand Union Canal. Quintain even has a page of running routes for residents, they really have thought of everything. Every floor has its waste management system, it was super convenient. There's construction going on nearby recently, which is temporary and out of the building management control, but overall extremely good noice cancellation build throughout the building.

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

The app is amazing and the maintenance requests have always been addressed within a day.

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

The tube fair to travel to zone 4 almost everyday :((

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

Wembley Park is a great place to live, we have access to great local shops such as Tesco, Sainsbury's and a huge Asda that is roughly a 15 - 20 min walk away. The area is great for walks/runs and is generally a safe and friendly area. There is also access to a large number of fast food resturants and many options to cater to most people. The London Design Square has numerous brands such as Nike, New Balance, Addidas and more with loads of discounted prices all year round. There are great activities around as well such as padel courts and a movie theatre. The transport links are my fav part, I never have to worry about getting to central as the options are endless.

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

They have responded promptly and pleasantly. They really are the best team of individuals, always willing to help no matter the issue.

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

The resident app is a must! Definitely recommend getting that ASAP.