A guide to living in South East England

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

It is safe , friendly and clean and maintained well . It is convenient for transport and shopping . Parking can be tricky but there is a carpark if reaidents prefer to pay the cost . Bin and recycling is regular . Only noise atm is the Briggton and hove bus depot development . Has been an issue with noise and dust . Otherwise we havent experienced any anti social behaviour as management are strict on that with good security . . The resident entertainment provided creates a nice family vibe .

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

Considering there are constant requests around the building the staff manage this very well .

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

Staff were really helpful with supporting us with the moving in process .

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

Residential neighbourhood. Aldi and Lidl 5 mins walk away. Hove park close by too. Excellent bus links to city and train stations

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

Broken automatic doors make access a significant issue for disabled residents

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

The App is unavailable for many people and glitchy for others who can get on. This should be fixed

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It’s a lovely new area with its own parking space and plenty of additional street parking. Despite being a new-build estate, it doesn’t feel cramped at all, with a real sense of space throughout. The area is peaceful, with minimal traffic and noise, and there are some lovely dog walks right on the doorstep. Overall, it’s a great place to live.

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

Yes they have responded to queries and issues in a good timely manner

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

Storage space in the apartment such as kitchen cupboards not as big

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

Traffic noise is low, parking availability is easy but there is only one local shop(expensive). Other big supermarkets 10 mins away, which is something that anyone can manage (by car) but a few miles. I wish we had more locals to help in emergencies. I ran away from the only local we have as it is too expensive.

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

Have accepted them but I had to insist and chase for things to get done. I still have some repairs pending.

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

The flooring matters and the living room space is much less with furniture than we thought. Unfortunately this has put me off seeing it as long term rent. Hopefully, with time we will adapt but I am not so sure considering we have a big family and I value the living room space for get togethers. The garden is big, garage big, I just thought it was not well distributed. I love the downstairs toilet. We have minimal storage space in the kitchen, if you open the cupboard doors you will see that most will have a washing machine, boiler, dishwasher etc. At the end we had one 3 part cupboard for food storage. I will email to ask for an additional storage (considering there is space for one). This would benefit us but also future tenants.

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

Howard Court is in a great location with excellent access to shops, supermarkets, cafes and restaurants, all within walking distance. Transport links are very convenient, making commuting and getting around easy. The area feels well maintained, and I've found it to be a pleasant place to live. Bin collections are reliable, and I haven't experienced any significant issues with noise or anti-social behaviour. The only improvement I would suggest is having dedicated guest parking, as it would make it much easier for friends and family to visit.

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

Whenever I've raised a question or needed assistance, the building management team has responded professionally and in a timely manner.

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

I wish I'd known just how much the quality of the on-site team would improve the overall living experience. A friendly and helpful reception team, especially someone like Sofia, makes everyday life much easier and creates a real sense of community within the building.