A guide to living in South East England

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

Guildford is a great town. It's got everything you need, great bars, pubs and restaurants, as well as beautiful nature. I love it.

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

Very well. They have responded quickly and the maintenance guys are great

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

Temperature in the apartments is so hot. Invest in a decent fan

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

The area in which The Guild is located is nice, very close to the train station and within a 10-15 min walk from many supermarkets, shopping spots, pharmacy, and cinema. Small supermarket literally next door that stays open until very late as well.

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

Very quickly and efficiently. Haven’t had any major problems so far though.

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

Just bring a air conditioning unit. I would say this is the only flaw with the place: hot as ****, especially if you end up in a studio facing west like I did. Moved in during the July heatwave and the room was 33 degrees, air circulation isn’t great and there’s no built-in aircon. So trust me: buy it before summer starts. Oh, also The Guild needs to actually start enforcing recycling because NOTHING gets properly recycled there. Nothing at all, it’s truly a shame.

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

The local area is a great place to live, with lots of shops, supermarkets, restaurants and other amenities nearby, making everyday life very convenient. Transport links are also very good, with easy access to trains and other public transport. The area is generally quiet and peaceful, with little traffic noise. There are also open spaces nearby for walks and enjoying some fresh air. Overall, the area is friendly, convenient and has everything you need close by

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

The building management has been helpful and responsive, addressing any problems raised promptly and keeping residents informed throughout.

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

I wish I had known how peaceful the development is, as this wasn’t something that was easy to judge from a viewing. The communal areas are generally well maintained, and it’s useful to know that everyday essentials, shops and transport links are all conveniently close by.

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

Living in the Whitehouse area of Milton Keynes offers a great balance of modern convenience and access to nature. On the positive side, the neighbourhood is highly family-friendly with excellent local schools, including Whitehouse Primary and Watling Academy, all within walking distance. It is well-connected, making it easy to reach the city centre, and there are plenty of green spaces and parks nearby. However, there are some downsides to consider. As a relatively new and growing development, ongoing construction can be a nuisance, bringing with it noise and dust. Some residents also feel the area currently lacks a distinct character or a vibrant local high street, meaning you often have to travel into central Milton Keynes for more varied dining and entertainment options.

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

Not had any issues so far and didn't have any experience to share.

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

I wish all the new builds be requested with Bins already requested along with the valuation for the property.

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

I enjoyed the vast open spaces, kept very clean and tidy. I haven’t explored the local facilities. Aldi and Lidl. Are a few minutes walk away, which was very useful.. I don’t think that the car parks are not enough in number.there should be a dedicated car park for each apartment. Charging visitors for parking is not right in my view..

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

I haven’t raked any issues or problems. I requested a car park and was allocated one within two weeks. I am grateful for that.

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

We had pretty good idea of what to expect. We didn’t view the place before we moved in. Our daughter, who lives in Hove, viewed it a couple of times and gave us a very good description of what we could expect. And everything was as we expected