A guide to living in Borough of Brent

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

Transport wise, the location is good. Outside area seems safe although people tend to vandalise the perimeter. Like in the broad daylight, some men would piss on the stairs leading to the main road. The shops around are very disappointing. Aside from no variety available, they make the area look cheap and crowded. Some shops put their stuff outside their spaces onto the pavement.

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

Yes. They respond to our issues before like lights and exhaust fan issues.

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

That the area has no shops around it. Just all Indian shops mostly.

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

Very close to multiple transport links, however, the immediate area is rough, with people constantly urinating on the stairs, lifts not working for 6 months (to get access to Iceland/Tescos). Amazing views from our apartment make up for it though.

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

They have sent someone within a week and have managed to sort a few small issues.

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

I wish we had known more about the immediate area. Also coupd have shown us the extractor fan as we did not have it on for the first few months.

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

I have only positive aspects in living in this area. It is very well connect to the citycentre, it is all pedestrian and really safe and very green.

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

The staff is very quick and kind in the response. Everytime I open the raise any issue online, I receive the answer in less than 48 hours.

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

I had all the useful information to choose this beautiful area.

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

Easy commute, shops and malls nearby. National rail Station is just few metres away to the building. Too many event days and local council hasn’t given enough parking bays to the residents.

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

Though the management is prompt but unfortunately often main issue is with lifts not working. It takes days to get it working causing lot of inconvenience, rest all great.

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

Lifts repair works taking longer than 1-2 days. Constant issues with lifts.

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

The area is very safe and secure, with different shops around that are open till late. Buses are also running regularly and very close to the station

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

Yes, they are always responsive and advice well on different issues

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

Painting cost is really high, we were not aware that the wall paints are soo easy to get messed. My table left a mark jn a year and that costed me heavily. It should be normal wear and tear in my opinion as it was unintentional.