A guide to living in South London

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

Close to the station. Good transport links.Next to Tesco and Sainsbury’s. Paid parking available on most roads and free after 5pm

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

Very quick responses. We log it on the app and it’s looked at within 24 hours

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Trains take you to wherever you need to go so quickly. Less than 15 mins to London Bridge. Wish they would open up the footpath outside to get to the station faster

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The convenience to shops is very high. 15 min walk into the town centre. The transport links are excellent taking you to the South coast Gatwick and Luton airports via Central London.

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

They’re very responsive regardless of the severity. The maintenance team are friendly, direct and efficient.

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Thank you to The Blossoms and everyone at Native Communities for such a warm space for all of us

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Perfect location. Close to transport links and shopping centre, restaurants and bars. The tram stop is just outside. East croydon Station is a three minute walk. Easy access to London and Gatwick Airport.

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

The fridge in my studio flat was building a lot of frost and it was quickly replaced when I raised the issue.

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You would need to pay for TV licence if you want to watch BBC channels. Limited free WiFi. But unlimited WIFI will cost £20 a month.

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Lots of noise on the streets nowadays, and the area seems to be flooded with thieves on bikes. There is also less and less greenery, with trees constantly disappearing. The area surrounding the building is filthy and plagued by rats. It’s definitely getting worse rather than better.

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

They don't care,like you don't exist at all.Awful.

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It was good back in 2018, but it's gone downhill a lot, to be honest.

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Lots of supermarkets nearby meaning there is a variety of places to shop ranging from local grocery stores to big stores such as sainsbury and lidl. Most fast food places nearby, also restaurants like italian or turkish. Very convenient for public transportation, near a train station and a few bus stops nearby as well. Building had own bin store and parkung lot so it’s all managed by them.

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

Had a blocked pipe in my sink/dishwasher and stuart the maintenance guy, together with his colleague, quickly and efficiently unblocked it. Very friendly and quick.

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Sounds of train are loud if living on lower floors but i got used to it