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Best places to live in South East England

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The Almere, MK9

By Native Communities

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4.9

4.90

(140 reviews)

£1,220-£2,300 pcm

1, 2, 3 beds

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 1st out of 180 in South East England

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Ebb & Flow, RG1

By Native Communities

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4.85

4.85

(137 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.
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Ranked 2nd out of 180 in South East England

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The Marches, GU21

By Native Communities

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4.76

4.76

(66 reviews)

The Marches offers studios, one and two bedroom apartments to rent in the heart of Woking. In addition, there a lots of resident amenities with a 24/7 onsite team and co-working spaces, terrace gardens as well as inclusive Wi-Fi and resident events. Likewise, it is pet-friendly!
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 180 in South East England

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The Kell, ME4

By Way of Life

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4.73

4.73

(133 reviews)

Located in Gillingham, The Kell is a Build to Rent development managed by Way of Life. It offers 192 new apartments with a mix of one, two and three bedroom apartments. As well as this, development is pet-friendly and residents have access to an onsite team with 24/7 CCTV security. Furthermore residents can benefit from secure bike storage and private balconies with views over the Chatham Docks.
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Ranked 4th out of 180 in South East England

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York & Elder, BN1

By Legal & General, urbanbubble

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4.71

4.71

(89 reviews)

£1,350-£2,520 pcm

Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds

York & Elder is a BTR development in Brighton. Sandwiched between the South Downs and the sea, York & Elder offer studio, 1, 2 or 3 bedroom apartments. Residents benefit from pet friendly apartments, flexible contracts, extra storage space and private terraces. Additionally, the apartments can be furnished or unfurnished, or easily adaptable for accessibility. There is also an on-site concierge and maintenance team on hand 24/7, for whatever you may need, from taking in parcels to planning events to help you get to know your neighbours.
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Ranked 5th out of 180 in South East England

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Matteo (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Hove Central, BN3

Jul 2025

5
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Moda, a really nice place to live in.

Matteo (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Hove Central, BN3

Jul 2025

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

The building is really well connected, close to a couple of Bus stops, and the train station is at a 12mins walking distance. Restaurants and cafes are mostly condensed in George Street, at 15/20 mins walking distance.

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

The reception is always available via phone, and they respond promptly. We didn’t have a major issues up until now.

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

Unfortunately the bin chutes never worked (not a major drawback).


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Anonymous (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Berkshire House, SL6

Jul 2025

5
5
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5

Nice area and people

Anonymous (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Berkshire House, SL6

Jul 2025

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

Overall I like the vibe of this town though I think there could be more diversity on food choices & a bit over priced. But it’s a very safe, quiet area. Much better than London.

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

They always respond quickly and solved the issues quickly. Very high efficiency and friendly and I really appreciate this. Best building management team I’ve ever meet : )

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

I wish I could know that they would change carpet with corridor doors closed…The smell is really bad for health


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Y Chen (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Berkshire House, SL6

Jul 2025

5
5
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5

Berkshire House: A well-managed apartment at a perfect location

Y Chen (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Berkshire House, SL6

Jul 2025

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

The location of Berkshire House is excellent, it's conveniently located near the high street of Maidenhead with only a short walk to the train station. There are lots of shops nearby and a bus station just downstairs.

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

They respond very quickly. When we report any issues with the appliances they are always fixed on the next day.

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

The location is so convenient that most things can be bought locally. No need to bring in lots of things when moving in.


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James BG (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Wellesbourne, BN1

Jul 2025

5
5
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5

We absolutely love our stay!

James BG (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Wellesbourne, BN1

Jul 2025

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

We absolutely love the location. Quite close to shops and restaurants. Just a walking distance to London Road.

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

Excellent and efficient service! We had some issue with the water pipes because it was leaking but they quickly acted on it .

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

That we should have moved in earlier! It feels like living in a condo hotel.


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Hema Naveen (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Kooky High Wycombe, HP11

Jun 2025

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

5
5
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5

Ideal Location with Reliable Management

Hema Naveen (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Kooky High Wycombe, HP11

Jun 2025

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

The Kooky building is in a great location, right next to Eden Mall. Everything you need is close by—Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and M&S are all within walking distance. The high street is just a few minutes away and often has weekend markets and pop-up shops. There are also plenty of restaurants nearby, making it a very convenient and enjoyable place to live.

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

The building management has been responsive and supportive whenever we raised any issues. For example, we had a problem with the floor heating, which was difficult to manage as we had just moved from a much warmer climate in India. After a few follow-ups, they arranged for a technician to inspect and fix the issue. The in-house technician, Chris, was also very helpful and assisted us with other maintenance needs. Overall, the management team, especially Jas and Lauretta, have been approachable and willing to help whenever possible.

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

The large glass windows in the hall add a stylish and modern look to the apartment, bringing in plenty of natural light. We did notice that they are quite transparent, which became more noticeable when renovation work started in the building across from us. While this initially raised some privacy concerns, we were glad to have blinds available, which helped us manage the situation easily. Overall, the design is elegant and thoughtfully done.


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