A guide to living in South East England

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

It’s central to town lots of transport links and local businesses/ restaurants and it’s a good community

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

Building management are excellent raised some issues for repair and was sorted within 2 days

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

What we would have liked to know is how big and what the amenities room contained.

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

Great green spaces, close to shopping centre and lots of things to do, great local communities, overall great place to live

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

Any problems we’ve had whilst living here have been solved very quickly and professionally

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

I wish I knew more about the area and its features before I moved it so I could have explored more earlier.

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

I’ve been living at Moda since November, and overall my experience has been positive. The building is modern, well-maintained, and offers good amenities. The staff have generally been helpful and professional, and I appreciate the sense of community that the residence tries to create through events and shared spaces. That said, there are some drawbacks that are worth mentioning. One of the biggest concerns is the cost. My rent is £2,180 per month, and that’s before bills, which makes it a very expensive place to live. For that price point, residents naturally have high expectations. I’ve also noticed that there are quite a few complaints from residents, particularly regarding management responses, maintenance issues, and value for money. While these issues haven’t significantly affected my personal experience, they are common topics of discussion within the building and shouldn’t be ignored. Overall, Moda offers a comfortable and convenient living experience with strong facilities and a good atmosphere. However, the high rent and recurring resident concerns make it difficult to say that it offers the best value for money. If budget is not a major concern and you’re looking for a modern rental experience, it’s worth considering, but it’s important to weigh the cost against what is being offered.

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

Maintenance team are brilliant but thin on the ground as many seem to have left

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

WiFi slow, concierge supposedly 24/7 but hardly ever anyone there now. Just a phone number. I was excited to start various groups for residents (Art/ face painting/ Indian head massage, etc) but nothing ever took off.

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

The location of the Almere is the best - right in the centre of Milton Keynes. It’s opposite a huge Sainsbury’s to do your weekly shopping in, and within walking distance to some of the best restaurants and bars. There is parking available underground, or you can get a parking permit for £25 annually and park on the street opposite.

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

They are on site nearly 24/7, so they always sort any Issues / problems then and there.

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

To be honest there is nothing I wish I’d had known before, everything was as described.

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

We have absolutely loved living here. The area has great transport links, plenty of shops, restaurants and green spaces nearby, making day to day life very convenient. The neighbourhood feels safe and friendly, parking has generally been manageable and we have experienced very little noise or anti social behaviour. We would highly recommend the area to anyone considering moving here.

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

Any issues we raised were dealt with quickly and professionally. The management team were responsive, easy to contact and kept us updated throughout, which made living here a very positive experience.

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

There wasn’t really anything unexpected. The development and surrounding area lived up to our expectations, and if anything we wish we had known sooner how convenient the location and amenities would be. Overall, it has been a great place to live.