A guide to living in South West England

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

Area is fine, you have tesco, Asda and train station near by as well as town center and beach are around 15 min walk

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

They kept on telling me that they have contacted a contractor. That has been 3 months without any change.

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

I wish I knew that they had bad management and maintained service. It’s been hard trying to communicate with them and to get the problem solved.

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

The local area is generally very good with a good range of shops, restaurants and a pharmacy nearby, which makes day to day living convenient. There are also pleasant open spaces around the development. Living on the street is quiet and peaceful with no major issues.The main drawback is public transport. As an NHS worker sometimes relies on buses, the lack of a direct bus service from Littlemoor to Dorchester can be inconvenient. A direct route would greatly improve accessibility and make the development ideal. Additional street lighting in the lanes would also improve safety and visibility, especially at night.

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

One thing we wish we had known before moving in is that the second bathroom only has a bath and no shower, which may not suit everyone

What is the best feature of your home:

The best feature of our home is the big backyard and the spacious living room, which provide plenty of space for family life. The tiled bathroom and modern kitchen hob also add to the comfort and quality of the home. Specially the solar panels are great addition.

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

The development is in a prime spot, closely connected to transport links and amenities! Riverside walks are close by, as is a mainline station which is extremely handy and Victoria Park is only a short walk. There are several cafes on the doorstep along Moorland Road with the City Centre being walkable too.

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

Incredibly well, whenever we have had an issue they have been to resolve them pragmatically and efficiently.

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

This is a tricky one because I don’t feel that I needed to know anything really. The onboarding into Spring Wharf as a resident was seamless.

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

I would like to express my gratitude to Spring Wharf for welcoming us so warmly. Our experience here has been nothing short of exceptional, making us feel as if we are in our own home rather than a rented apartment. From our initial inquiry to the present day, the service provided has been outstanding, reflecting a deep commitment to resident satisfaction. I am particularly very grateful to Nicole, whose gracious assistance and thorough responses to all of our questions have been invaluable. My heartfelt thanks also extend to Lena, Naa, IVO, and Benea for their swift and efficient handling of any support requests we have made. Each interaction has been met with a professionalism and kindness that truly sets the team apart. Furthermore, the thoughtful construction of the building demonstrates a keen understanding of optimal functionality and design, accommodating a range of practical needs with elegance and efficiency. We truly appreciate the attention to detail and care that has gone into creating such a wonderful living environment. Thank you once again to everyone involved for making our stay at Spring Wharf so enjoyable.

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

We had couple of minor issues for which the BMS promptly and come up with the resolution.

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

Best place to live- home feel place. Perfect place for tenants who are looking for long stay

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

Just 10minute walk from Moorland Road a community of Independant shops and restaurants/take aways Everything you need aswell as hairdressers /barbers and nail bars .. 5 mins from the town centre on a bus or half an hour's walk along the beautiful river . Lots of walks in he area .. If you dont need a car all the better ,parking is Expensive and not always guaranteed..Living by the river is peaceful although there are times when its noisey from Roseberry Road Studios ..Hear a lot of sirens living by the road .. And there's a lot of dust from the Upper and Lower Bristol Rd in which Spring Wharf is sandwiched between .. Bin collections could be better

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

Although onsite team get back quickly . If outside contractors are then involved it takes time ..No always great

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

Getting rid of 24/7 concierge.. Wish ithe site t was kept cleaner /tidier inside and out .. Buildings not sound proof .. you can hear everything from your neighbours above you .. let out to too many Students , of which treat it like halls of residence... Love living by the river, good for the mind and soul ..