A guide to living in South East England

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

The area has a Sainsbury's about 10 minutes' walk away, though the shopping centre closes at 6pm which can be inconvenient for after-work shopping. For more variety you'll need to travel further. The development has lovely views over the Medway, which is a real highlight. Transport links are good - the station is a 15-minute walk with fast trains to London, making it viable for commuters. The street itself backs onto a busy road, so there is noticeable traffic noise if you have the windows open. Paid allocated parking is available. Bin collections have been fine, and I haven't experienced any anti-social behaviour. The development is noticeably more upscale than the surrounding area - Chatham isn't the most affluent town, and there's quite a contrast between this new build and the local neighborhood. Depending on your perspective, this could be seen as good value for the spec of accommodation, or you might prefer a development that blends more naturally with its surroundings.

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

The building management has been quick to respond and resolve issues once they've been raised. Communication is friendly and action is taken promptly. However, many of the problems could have been prevented with better organization and proactive planning during the initial move-in process. Going forward, I hope the responsiveness continues and that processes become more streamlined.

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

I wish I'd known there would be significant staff changes during the move-in process, which led to things being dropped or overlooked repeatedly. Even staying organized on my end wasn't enough - you really need to double and triple-check everything is actually being handled, as communication gaps were frequent. The windows are triple glazed so road noise isn't an issue with them closed, but be aware that in summer when you want the balcony door or windows open, traffic noise from the nearby road is quite noticeable. On the positive side, the Medway views are genuinely lovely and the train connections to London are reliable and fast. The development is noticeably more modern and upscale than the surrounding Chatham area, which creates quite a contrast - worth seeing the wider neighborhood beyond just the development itself before committing.

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

I live in a well-connected, mixed residential area that offers a good balance of convenience and community. There’s a solid range of local shops nearby, including supermarkets, convenience stores and pharmacies, with a large supermarket called Eden located close to the building, making day-to-day shopping very easy. There are also plenty of cafés, takeaways and a few good-quality restaurants and pubs within walking distance. The property is conveniently located near High Wycombe central bus station, with a wide range of frequent bus services, and is approximately a 15–20 minute walk to High Wycombe train station, providing good transport links to surrounding areas and London. The street itself is mostly quiet and friendly. The property benefits from its own allocated parking space within the building; however, parking can be competitive in the evenings and at weekends for visitors. Bin collections are regular and well organised, and there are no significant issues with anti-social behaviour or traffic noise.

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

When we first moved in, there was an issue with the bathroom door. We reported it to building management and they responded very quickly, arranging for it to be fixed the very next day. Overall, they were efficient, professional and easy to communicate with.

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

How convenient it is to have the Eden Mall so close to the building, it makes shopping very easy. I also didn’t realize how quiet and friendly the street is, which is a real bonus for families or anyone looking for a peaceful environment.

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

Blue water is just around the corner, lovely outdoor areas and feel a real sense of community. Even though it’s very new! It’s very quiet and peaceful!

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

Promptly and even worked out of hours to resolve (ben)

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

Maybe some Information on waste disposal or help with this for the first move in.

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

Excellent location next to the train station and close to town centre. There are no specific down aspects about living in this area because the building has amazing sound proofing even considering its close to the train station.

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

Any issues raised, like recently the problem with the lift are resolved promptly and always with great communication at all stages of the process.

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

I know it is not related to the landlord, but we need bins around the development..

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

Jas is so great as a manager. She is so quick to respond Great problem solver. So knowledgeable and professional. She never makes you feel bad about asking for help. You feel very safe when she needs to enter your home to fix something. She is a great asset to this development.

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

Yes she is amazing Jas is a very professional and tespinsive

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

How convenient it is. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!