A guide to living in South West England

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

The Gorge is in the heart of the town so it is easy to commute to & fro places by public transport or a private car Bin collection is great, traffic noise levels are at the barest minimum & easy access to a good range of local shops.

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

Prompt, immediate , with a great sense of urgency and issue is always resolved

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

That I had to pay separately for washing my clothes.

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

Living in co-living studios in Exeter is generally very good and convenient. The accommodation is modern, clean, and fully furnished, with bills usually included which makes living easy and stress-free. It is close to the city centre, shops, restaurants, and public transport, so everything is within easy reach. Transport links are good, with regular buses and easy access around Exeter. The area is usually safe and pleasant to live in. On the downside, rent can be quite expensive and rooms are quite small. Parking is limited and the city centre can sometimes be busy or noisy. Overall, it is a comfortable and well-located place to live with good facilities and convenience.

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

Building management has generally responded well to any issues raised. Maintenance requests are usually handled quickly and efficiently, and staff are helpful and approachable. Problems are taken seriously and resolved in a reasonable time, which makes living here comfortable and stress-free.

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

The building is very modern and well managed, communal areas can sometimes get busy at peak times, especially the gym and lounges. Another useful tip is that parking is very limited and can be expensive, so it’s better to rely on public transport if possible. Overall, it’s a very convenient and comfortable place to live, but being prepared for the smaller space and high demand for shared facilities helps a lot.

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

Very close to the city centre. No designated parking and the prices of laundry are probably the biggest let down. Whenever I have had a maintenance issue, the staff have been quick to respond and fix it.

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

I have had a few issues that have required maintenance however, the staff are always quick to address it. If it cannot be fixed immediately, every apologetic and often allow you to use a spare room until the problems can be resolved.

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

The parking situation is a real problem. Most people moving in need space to unload their cars and you are told to rely on the Waitrose car park across the road to do this. The website and tour need to be more specific about the parking situation.

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

The area is in a ideal spot it’s tucked away on the pit skirts of Swindon so you miss the noise and traffic of the town centre but on the other hand you’re 5-10 minutes from a supermarket & retail park. Parking is good two spaces of car & work van.

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

We have reported the issues we’ve encountered awaiting response but we have only just moved in so appreciate these things can take a little time.

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

I would advise when viewing any property pay real attention to the details and quality of work as we have picked up on some really poor workmanship (fencing) (dishwasher) cannot open fully as it catches the unit handle. But these things are cosmetic and can/will be resolved.

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

Close to city centre, close to broadmead and cabot circus, there's a tesco very close by I usually frequent, close to Pink Kitten Dance School. My flat faces the internal courtyard, not the main street, so it's pretty quiet except for the fire alarms coming from the office building on the opposite side (which are quite frequent, or at least used to be)

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

I haven't had many issues but they've been pretty fast to reply and solve!

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

That the windows in the bedroom don't open :(( which is such a shame, especially in this weather