A guide to living in Borough of Brent

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

The area around Wembley Park is very convenient, with a good range of shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and bars within walking distance. Many open spaces and parks are also nearby, which are great for walking and relaxing. Transport links are excellent, with Wembley Park Underground Station providing easy access to central London via the Jubilee and Metropolitan lines. Wembley Stadium and Wembley Central are also easy to reach. The area can become quite busy and noisy during events at Wembley Stadium, particularly with increased pedestrian traffic and traffic congestion. Bin collection and general street maintenance are efficient.

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

The building management team are generally helpful and responsive. Most issues are acknowledged quickly and dealt with reasonably well, although some maintenance requests can take a little longer to resolve.

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 the guarantor process can take a bit of time. It’s worth getting all the required documents ready in advance, as the checks and approval process aren’t always immediate. I’d recommend starting the process as early as possible so it doesn’t delay your move-in.

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

Access to more high street type stores would be great. I feel outlet shops are not places I would shop.

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

No not in relation to maintenance but we have been ignored in relation to queries we’ve had about our rent which hasn’t been pleasant.

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

Limited access and blocked access to places on event days.

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