A guide to living in South East England

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Best places to live in South East England

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HomeViews Top Rated Development ranking takes into account the Star Rating and the amount of verified reviews over the past 12 months.

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Momento Staines-Upon-Thames, TW18

By Greystar

5

5.00

(19 reviews)

Discover Momento Staines-upon-Thames, where riverside living meets unbeatable connections. Choose from stylish studios, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom homes with exclusive resident amenities including a gym, co-working spaces, resident lounge, and pet-friendly features.
1st

Ranked 1st out of 205 in South East England

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Leaf Living at Liberty Place, BN27

By Leaf Living

4.94

4.94

(19 reviews)

Discover the perfect blend of town convenience and countryside charm at Liberty Place, conveniently located on the edge of Hailsham town. This new community is a stone throw from a variety of shops, supermarkets and restaurants and has a selection of great schools withing reach. For leisure, the town offers a leisure centre, the Pavilion Cinema, and an array of parks and play areas. The development is well-connected, with easy access to A22 & M23. Polegate Train Station, located just 10 minutes away, offers great train services to London Victoria, London Gatwick and neighbouring coastal towns.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 205 in South East England

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Leaf Living at The Gateway, TN40

By Leaf Living

4.91

4.91

(26 reviews)

Coastal living in the tranquil seaside town of Bexhill-on-Sea, a gem nestled between Hastings and Eastbourne in East Sussex. This prime location becomes a vibrant hub in the summer, offering beachfront activities and a serene escape along the South Coast.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 205 in South East England

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Ebb & Flow, RG1

By Native Communities

Award winner 2025

4.89

4.89

(181 reviews)

Ebb & Flow offers a collection of Studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments in the heart of Reading. All apartments have spacious kitchens, enhanced floor to ceiling height, and bespoke furniture. As well as this, residents benefit from a 24hr support team, wellness classes and community events. Private social and co-working spaces are also included. A buzzing new neighbourhood right on your doorstep.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 205 in South East England

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The Almere, MK9

By Native Communities

Award winner 2025

4.89

4.89

(176 reviews)

At The Almere, residents benefit from spacious apartments, panoramic views, resident events and coworking spaces. A community nestled in the heart of Milton Keynes, with access to facilities and amenities right on your doorstep. Our 1, 2 and 3 bedroom rental apartments come with on-site customer and maintenance services and a relaxed community lounge for you to enjoy. All pets are welcome at The Almere, whether they are feathered, four-legged, fishy, or feline. For commuters, our luxury apartments are just 12 minutes on foot to Milton Keynes Train Station, with trains direct to the capital and other UK hotspots.
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Ranked 5th out of 205 in South East England

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Reviews marked with a green tick show tenants whose residency we have been able to verify. Those that could not be verified are marked 'unverified'.

Alkama Shaheen (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Guildford Plaza, GU2

Sept 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

I love living here ,i can breathe well. Perfect place to live in.

Alkama Shaheen (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Guildford Plaza, GU2

Sept 2026

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

Guildford plaza is in close distance from town centre which makes it convenient for almost everything and the railway station is also close by so to travel around is also perfectly accessible. There is no parking availability that is only the bad part of it but then you will get plenty of parking space nearby so nothing to worry about.

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

They have responded immediately with whatever they could do to help us. Specially shoutout to Molly and Sarah, they were very helpful when i needed them.

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

I wish i had known about the events they organise but i was unaware of it, also they have plenty of indoor games available to play with your friends, i didn’t know about it.


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Gloria (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Momento Staines-Upon-Thames, TW18

Sept 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

A Great Place to Live

Gloria (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Momento Staines-Upon-Thames, TW18

Sept 2026

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

I like everything about the area — the neighbourhood, the proximity to shops, the sense of safety, and the surroundings in general. I cannot identify any negative aspects of the area.

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

The building management team has always been very helpful, responsive and professional. Any questions or issues I have raised have been dealt with promptly, with clear communication and a genuine effort to resolve things efficiently.

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

I wish I had known before moving in just how convenient the location is and how much I would enjoy the area. The shops, transport links and local amenities are all very close, the neighbourhood feels safe, and the development has a very welcoming atmosphere.


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Sof Art (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Momento Staines-Upon-Thames, TW18

Sept 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

I Absolutely Love Living Here

Sof Art (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Momento Staines-Upon-Thames, TW18

Sept 2026

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

I absolutely love the amenities. There are great spaces for exercising and socialising, as well as private areas where you can work or study in peace. The dog spa is a fantastic extra, and I also really appreciate having coffee available throughout the day. The location is another huge advantage, with all kinds of shops just a couple of minutes away and very accessible transport links. The 24-hour support and attention from the team is also excellent and makes you feel very well looked after. Overall, the development is comfortable, convenient and extremely well thought out. I honestly cannot think of anything negative to say about it.

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

Quick, efficient, professional and always very helpful.

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

I wish I had discovered Momento sooner, as I could have saved a lot of time looking at other places. Once I found this development, it felt like exactly the kind of place I had been looking for.


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D Byrne (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Momento Staines-Upon-Thames, TW18

Sept 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Living at Momento

D Byrne (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Momento Staines-Upon-Thames, TW18

Sept 2026

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

I love that its near work I work at T5 and its so convenient, the amenities are so good I love that gym is open 24/7 I love that I am close to two rivers I love m&s. There’s no traffic noise which is great as I need sleep. ………………. ……………… ………………. ………………. …………….

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

So far I have not had any issues in my apartment. …………. …………. ……………. …………… ………….

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

I wish I had known that we weren’t allowed a fob I didn’t realise all the communal doors required keyless entry ………………… ………………. ……………….


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Karla O (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Momento Staines-Upon-Thames, TW18

Sept 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Convenient Living, great space

Karla O (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Momento Staines-Upon-Thames, TW18

Sept 2026

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

Good aspects - for me it has been such a good experience I love the amenities I'm not always in the apartment, I'm local to work I don't have to travel, the transport links are so good too. Bad aspects - right now I am still adapting I just relocated from Mexico I am still embracing the weather I am not a big fan of big overall I love it here

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

At the beginning, things were a bit hectic and my maintenance request took longer than expected, but once I raised a ticket, the team resolved the issue quickly and were very helpful throughout the process.

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

Because I came from Mexico, I wasn’t sure how council tax and some of the other processes worked. That was the only thing I found a bit confusing.


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