A Guide to Living in Yorkshire and the Humber

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Mustard Wharf is an impressive development residentially and commercially. The clean cut design, overall quality and standard of living is refreshing and very well thought out for a wide variety of clientèle. Alliyah could not have been more welcoming from our first point of enquiry to moving in. Francesca showed us around several appartments and with the Mustard Wharf team, was so supportive dealing with our application efficiently and professionally to ensure the smoothest move in. Ongoing management is consistent and friendlly. We feel very comfortable, welcomed and enjoying the relaxing feel of living here.

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

There is a waiting list for parking, with alternatives suggested nearby in the interim

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

Mustard Wharf Front of House have been very responsive to any questions on moving in.
So far I haven’t had any problems or issues raised.

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I enjoy the new library that has been put into place. It is very easy to do my work and study. I now exclusively use this space to do my work. I like the design of the apartment, the kitchen is very modern and the apartment is very spacious. Bailey who completed my mid term inspection helped with any issues I had.

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

I haven’t found anything that I wish I’d of known before moving into Mustard wharf

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

I haven’t yet encountered any issues with maintenance. However, I like that someone is always on the reception in case I have any issues

Please review your development:

The Lakeside development presents a mixed bag in terms of residential satisfaction. The design and layout of the development appear quite basic and lack distinctiveness, which might not appeal to those seeking unique architectural features. The houses are tightly packed together, exacerbating the sense of congestion within the development. This layout has resulted in practical limitations for residents, including a noticeable absence of space-efficient solutions such as coat areas or garages. The garden spaces provided are limited, pushing some residents, like myself, to install personal enhancements such as sheds to maximise outdoor utility.

Inside the homes, the space management issues become even more apparent. The lack of thoughtful amenities like coat hanging spaces or adequate storage solutions in entryways contributes to a cluttered living experience. Additionally, the absence of garages means that vehicle security and storage for larger items can be a challenge, influencing the overall convenience and security perception of the development.

On the maintenance front, the quality of built-in appliances and the response to issues can be underwhelming. For example, our dishwasher malfunctioned just a day after the warranty expired, and the response time for service and repairs was frustratingly slow, highlighting inefficiencies in the developer’s aftercare service.

Overall, while the Lakeside development offers basic housing, it falls short in delivering an inspiring living environment, marked by design limitations and subpar maintenance responses.

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

I wish I had known before moving in that the house lacks adequate storage space and that the layout of the living rooms necessitates corner sofas. Additionally, it’s surprising that some of the larger houses have parking for only one car, whereas the smaller ones offer parking for two. There are also electric charging points outside for electric cars, which is a useful feature.

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

The landlord offers only online services for reporting repairs and maintenance, which can be challenging, particularly in emergency situations. This method often results in slow responses and may fail to accurately capture the nature of the issues, complicating the resolution process.

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The houses are designed for maximum space and have white goods already in the property, neutral design and easy to maintain. Outside areas are managed well and kept tidy. Always hard to get hold of management and speak to someone but the online fixflo report problem service is managed quite well and effectively.

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

Nothing really apart from the children play area in the area still not being opened after 2 years but again that’s a developer issues with building.

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

Most problems sorted out quickly and effectively just one issue took 9 months to sort out but start living were chasing it, it’s was the developer that took ages.