A guide to living in Staffordshire

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

Great houses, great location and fabulous Customer Service..... mostly. The country side and a canal are very close at hand. We have a dog that enjoys the walks around our house. Big radiator in the middle of the kitchen wall is not ideal.

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

I thought the fuel bills would be a little less than they are with the energy efficiency installed in the house.

What is the best feature of your home:

Well designed. Our house feels very homely. We love coming home!

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

The local shops and pubs are a short walk away and the estate has nice walkways around it which is maintained, there is a nice little playground and some allotments, no road noise from where we are

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

We knew the area before we moved in so didn’t need to know anything before we moved in, the only issue is that the WiFi is on an OFNL network but we still manage to get a WiFi provider.

What is the best feature of your home:

The whole house is perfect, the interior has a good layout and the exterior has a good garden which wraps around the house

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

Quality of restaurants and bars in the area seems limited to be honest but I'm used to living in London so I suppose I'm biased. Sainsbury's is close enough and there's the park not far from here. As more things open up in the development I expect the selection and quality will improve. Transport - being next to the station is brilliant! Manc, Brum and London feel very accessible.

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

Disappointed in the issue of being unwilling to repair cracks and imperfections in a brand new flat

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

Not much! Feel like the information was readily provided at viewing and follow-ups were answered by phone and email :)

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

It’s a good place to stay rents are a bit higher but it is safe and nice with good facilities provided

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

They have responded fast except for one issue we had sometimes they delay

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

I wish I knew how high the rents were compared to other houses in stoke

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

Well maintained, clean and with good amenities. Next to the railway station and the A25 so good location. Great gym and cafe in the lobby and beautiful garden outside.

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

Very responsive and go out of their way to be available to answer queries.

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

I would have been more particular about getting a flat on a higher floor since I believe it may be quieter when facing the A25.