A guide to living in Watford

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

Just one minute away from the complex you will find a morrisons supermarket with everything you need. Just off the Ascot Road roundabout you will also find a budgens store with a couple nice restaurants near by.

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

A few weeks ago our handle was loose and within a couple of hours the handy maintenance team arrived and fixed it.

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

Lack of parking. If you do not get a parking spot in Cortland car park then it is a big struggle to find parking elsewhere

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

It’s been a lovely place to live. Such. Warm and welcoming community that I honestly love being apart of. From the kindness everyone gives. To the love for the land.

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

They have responded to all issues raised from big to small

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

The thing I wouldn’t of mind know would be who would be living in sumac garden

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

Slightly further away from the city which is the only downside. Good parking availability in underground car park and at Morrisons over the street. Great public transport access with being 20 minute walk from tube station and train station.

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

Very well, any issues raised previously have been handled accordingly and in a good timely manner.

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

That you can only book amenities once a week… we were not informed of this before move in.

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

Local range of bars are somewhat limited however the location is only 20 minutes out of London. Living on our street is extremely safe, bin collections ideal and no traffic noise. Furthermore no anti social behaviour. This is a fantastic place to live.

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

As good as can be, perfect. Any time I have spoken to or raised an issue, they have been prompt in responding and always with solutions never excuses.

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

I had not known how amazing the actual team were, I don’t think you learn that until you live here. They are truly fantastic and their support and continuous desire to improve the area makes this feel like a home you wouldn’t want to leave.

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

It’s an amazing thing having Morrisons just crossing the street. It’s poor service of buses, but if you have a car, it’s perfect cause we have a car park inside the complex. It’s a quite street in general, no noisy

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

Yes, they always reply to us and support helping with cases of misbehavior of other tenants, etc

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

Just be aware of bills so you don’t have any surprises with water , energy etc. the windows don’t fully open, so if you have portable air con, will be hard to attach. Not all dog breeds are allowed, but all dogs must be on leads, so it’s safe for everyone. It’s a 20’ walk to the tube station and the route buses is very poor. Regarding the schools quality, we have grammar a 10’ walk distance and a good catholic primary just 8’ walk too.