A guide to living in Warwickshire

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

Unfortunately Lighthorne does not currently have any substantial shops/facilities. I understand that this is due to change in the coming years with plans for a community central area going through planning. The old village has a small community shop for very basics. There is a park but it is on the complete opporsite side of village and not easy walking distance with two small children. Connections to motorway and access to leamington are very good though. Hopefully lots of things to come.

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

Everything has been answered in quick response. Upon moving in we have had contact, follow ups and helpful teams.

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

Would of been encouraged earlier to apply - we were worried about the bills being higher and had no idea about the solar panel system the landlord has installed that they sell back to the grid but we benefit as well from lower bills - would be good to use this as a selling feature for affordability. Our bills for gas & electric are actually cheaper in this three bed than our previous two bed.

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

The local area is very convenient for employer JLR. There is only one small shop in the village of Lighthorne Heath, a 5 min drive from the development. Parking on the development is good, each property in my street has it's own driveway. Stratford-on-Avon council collect the bins on a Wednesday and so far so good. You can hear the M40 in the distance but the noise is not imposing. No anti-social behaviour. There are pubs in the villages of Lighthorne and Gaydon. It is possible to get the bus from the main road to the development which can take you to Leamington. There is also an Asda Express at the Gaydon Asda garage, 5 min drive or 40 mins walk. Surrounding countryside is good for walks.

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

No issues raised to date, but I have been provided with contact emails etc.

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

Check there are sufficient cupboards for your kitchen items. The integrated appliances take up quite a lot of cupboard space. I will need to buy an additional unit for the kitchen, but I did anticipate that.

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

Nice mix of rural and urban very quiet street so far as the development is not fully built yet. Public transport links could be better

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

Relatively quick. I raised an issue with water pressure which wasn’t resplved but not the landlords fault

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

Better explained how to set up smart controls on house

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

We’ve only recently moved in, so we’re still getting to know the area. So far it feels quiet and residential, with a calm atmosphere on the street. Parking has been manageable and the area appears well maintained, with bin collections running as expected. We haven’t experienced any anti-social behaviour or significant traffic noise. We’re still exploring local shops, restaurants and transport links, but initial impressions are positive and it seems convenient for everyday needs.

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

communication has been clear and professional, and the team seem approachable if anything does arise.

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

One thing we wish we’d known is how helpful it is to have everything ready for move-in day (ID, documents, meter readings, etc.) as things move quickly. Other than that, the process has been smooth and straightforward so far.

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

Very nice area with great availability of transport links and range of local shops, restaurants and cafes but most of all great open spaces for nature walks. Safe neighbourhood with no anti social behaviours.

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

Lynn, the new property manager personally reached out to me immediately with great care and attention to detail, followed up regularly to drive my maintenance requests to resolutions quickly. Top customer service.

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

I wish I knew this place sooner, safe area with great property, transport links and fantastic property management.