A guide to living in South East England

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

The location is the best part of this property, located 7 mins walk from the center - so enough far away from the loud and busy, but close enough to all the shops and stores.

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

Building management is very responsive and always eager to help.

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

I loved the amenities space in the building and used it a lot.

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I have really enjoyed living in this area. There is an excellent range of local shops, supermarkets, restaurants, and cafés, all within easy reach, making day-to-day life very convenient. The area also offers several well-maintained parks and open spaces, which are great for walking, exercising, and relaxing. Transport links are very good, with convenient access to buses, train stations, and major road networks, making commuting and travelling straightforward. The street itself is quiet, friendly, and well-kept. Parking has generally been readily available, bin collections are reliable, and I have not experienced any significant issues with anti-social behaviour. Overall, it is a pleasant, safe, and convenient place to live, and I would happily recommend the area to others.

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

The building management team has been responsive, professional, and helpful whenever I have raised any questions or concerns. Communication has been clear, and any issues have been addressed efficiently and in a timely manner. Overall, I have been very satisfied with the level of service and support provided throughout my tenancy.

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

Overall, the development and surrounding neighbourhood exceeded my expectations, and I have thoroughly enjoyed living here.

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Great restaurants within walking distance, as it is very close to the city center. No traffic noise or anti social behavior that we noticed, it is very peaceful and nice. And close to the train station!

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

We have so far received prompt responses to any issues.

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We were pleasantly surprised by how cool we managed to keep our flat during the recent heatwaves

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

The location of the Blockhouse is perfect as it sits right in the heart of Brighton. You walk out of the building and you are right next to the Laines. There are numerous coffee shops, cute independent businesses and smiley faces right at your doorstep. Living in The Blockhouse means to truly experience what Brighton is. I think a lot of other BTRs in the city are quite remote and you miss out from what is happening, but The Blockhouse is unique in that you get to live in luxury whilst also being in the centre. In terms of transport links, you are a 7' walk from the train station which goes to London in an hour. There are also 3 different bus stops (2 behind the building and 1 on the side) which connect you to the entire city and there are buses literally every 3 minutes. For parking availability you can ask the building to see if there is a free car park space to reserve inside the premises but if not, I used the Trafalgar street car park my first year living here and it was absolutely fine, nor did I ever have any concerns about anti-social behaviour. It's in a location that is well connected and so even as a single woman I felt completely safe walking home at night.

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

Responded right away (if it was working hours), listened to me and resolved the issue as quickly as possible!

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

I wish I knew how easy it would be to move to a new city by myself because when I moved to The Blockhouse I genuinely felt like I had a community. If you are thinking of moving in here, do it!! It's a lovely space and the residents try to look after it and it's quite nice to have events to get to know your neighbours.

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Good neighbourhood with excellent public transport link to the hospital and city. Good sound insulation, minimal sound from construction nearby.

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

Prompt response via email regarding the application or property issue.

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

First time renting with private company. Everything was explained in details and any questions I had was answered.