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The situation has deteriorated even further. The development remains unfinished, and the quality of the workmanship is extremely poor. The painting and plastering throughout the building are well below an acceptable standard, with finishes that appear rushed and unprofessional. As someone with knee problems, accessing the building via the side entrance is almost impossible. The unfinished footpath is hazardous, making it unsafe to reach the entrance. I sincerely hope proper steps will be installed, as the current access poses a genuine safety risk. If I were the owner or developer, I would carefully inspect the quality of the work being carried out on site. The standard of construction and finishing is, in my opinion, far below what should be expected from professional builders. One of the most frustrating ongoing issues is the waste management. The rubbish bins are old, have no lids, and are constantly overflowing, creating an unpleasant environment and raising hygiene concerns. Overall, I would rate this development very negatively. The build quality, workmanship, and finishing are all below par, and the project appears poorly managed. The plastering, painting, and general attention to detail fall well short of the standards that residents should reasonably expect.

These people are absolute cowboys. Calling them “builders” is honestly being extremely generous. The quality of the workmanship is so unbelievably poor that you genuinely have to wonder whether anyone involved has ever actually completed a construction project before. The painting is atrocious, the plasterboard and walls are finished to an appalling standard, there are gaps everywhere, and the lines are so uneven that a five-year-old with a paintbrush could probably do a better job. The finishing is genuinely embarrassing. The footpath is another masterpiece of incompetence. It appears to consist largely of rocks and rubble, with no proper concrete or suitable finished surface. If you use a wheelchair, mobility scooter or have any mobility issues, good luck. This building is about as wheelchair-friendly as a mountain trail. They advertised that the building would be completed by spring 2026. We are now almost at the end of summer, and looking at the current state of the place, I would be genuinely surprised if they managed to finish it by the end of 2027. At this rate, perhaps they should stop advertising completion dates altogether and just say: “Coming eventually.” Only one of the lifts is working, the walls are dirty and damaged, areas are unfinished, and countless jobs have either been left half-done or completed to a standard that would be embarrassing even for a DIY project. It has the appearance of a building site that someone simply forgot to finish. I have serious concerns about whether all relevant regulations, standards and requirements have actually been followed. Looking at some of the workmanship, I would not be surprised if certain regulations were treated as optional suggestions. You see these kinds of companies on television being exposed as “cowboy builders”. If this development were ever featured on one of those programmes, I honestly would not be surprised. The workmanship is shockingly poor, the finishing is disgraceful, and the whole place gives the impression that the developers ran out of time, money, competence—or possibly all three. This is not what anyone should reasonably expect from a modern development. It is unfinished, poorly executed, poorly maintained and, in many areas, simply embarrassing.

The front of house team are amazing - Maya, Tionne, Daniel, Arnold and Ken are all so friendly, approachable and helpful. They all do such a great job of creating a community at The Blossoms. The facilities such as the communal working area and recreational area are also a great bonus when you want to break up a day while WFH.

I have been very impressed with the development and the overall quality of the facilities provided. The amenities available to residents are excellent and have made a real difference to the living experience. The gym is well equipped and maintained to a high standard, making it convenient to stay active without needing to travel elsewhere. In addition, the residential spaces available for hosting events are a fantastic feature, offering residents a comfortable and attractive environment in which to gather with friends, family, and neighbours. These shared facilities help create a genuine sense of community within the development. I am also extremely pleased with the concierge service. The concierge team has consistently been professional, welcoming, and responsive whenever assistance has been needed. The community hosts, in particular, have been exceptionally helpful and have contributed greatly to making residents feel supported and valued. I would like to give a special mention to Daniel and Maya. Both have gone above and beyond on numerous occasions to provide assistance, answer questions, and ensure that issues are resolved promptly. Their friendly attitude, professionalism, and willingness to help have made a very positive impression. It is clear that they genuinely care about residents and take pride in the service they provide. Overall, my experience has been very positive, and I am grateful for the excellent facilities, strong sense of community, and outstanding support from the concierge and community host team.

The apartments are really good for space and the area is very good for transport. Daniel is a really good asset to the team and he hosts great football watch parties for the residents with pizza, snacks and drinks. The maintenance team are absolutely fantastic too.