be:here

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1

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4.66 Rating

Rating (based on 179 reviews)

Excellent

76.54%

Very Good

21.79%

Average

1.12%

Disappointing

0.00%

Very Poor

0.56%

be:here is a Build to Rent residential property developer with developments across London and the UK. The company is committed to creating ‘vibrant communities that offer a complete lifestyle package that’s in tune with modern life.’

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be:here Hayes is an award-winning property here on HomeViews. The development is located just 300 yards from Hayes and Harlington Station and is a part of the Old Vinyl Factory. This is a larger development with new restaurants, leisure facilities and a music venue nearby. Check out HomeViews’ interview with Akash, Property Manager at be:here Hayes here.

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“Safe and secure residential complex with everything needed nearby, including train station, shops and fast food takeaways. Also a short bus ride to Heathrow airport. On site, the staff are very helpful and make great efforts to organise social activities for residents. These factors make this a great place to live!” – Zena, verified resident at be:here Hayes

“Customer service is second to none with our manager being on top of everything from receiving our parcels, organising events to keeping us up to date of whatever work is going on in the building. I was very impressed when we first moved in and he had already memorised our names … did not expect that when you know that there are so many people in the building. Overall, life here is great!” – Stephanie J, verified resident at be:here Hayes 

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Best in building management team

Review Date Mar 2021

The design is very nice, the big open space but the best thing about this building is the management team that works in the building. I currently live in one of the shared ownership flats and I can’t honestly say I don’t know what we would have done without Kash and his team. Not only are they very friendly but extremely helpful whenever we have had an issue, which isn’t even part of their job and also with how busy they all are. Having lived here for for nearly 4 years, I have always known how busy they all are but having been on Matt leave and then working from home, I have seen just how busy they all are which is makes it even more amazing, how lovely and helpful they all are. They definitely make a difference to living here. They definitely deserve praise and a raise

Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:

I do like living in this street as it’s close to a lot of shops and doctors and train stations etc the one thing that is very annoying is that he parking issues. Apparently whoever developed this building didn’t want to be involved in the government parking scheme where the residents could buy day passes for parking for guest and that really made me mad as that shouldn’t have been their choice.

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

Probably about the parking for guests

If there is one thing you would change about your flat or property what would it be:

That is wasn’t part owned by network homes and by be here homes instead

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Manager Response

Thank you for your comments about our management team, we really appreciate it!
With regards to the parking issues we will take that feedback on board and apologise this has been an issue for you.

Well managed development, though maybe a little on the pricy end for the neighbourhood.

The apartments are pretty nice, and the building management is super nice and helpful.

The actual tenancy system, how contracts are dealt with and rent paid in is excellent. It’s all online and via a portal and this is super easy to manage. I have had literally 0 issues negotiating a renewal and in fact they were really helpful when I renewed. From a landlord perspective the group are excellent and respond promptly to any concerns or communication.

The development has a few weird niggles though with heating and water, as well as the gate not working frequently. Can’t really count it against them though. It would be nice if whomever is on night duty maybe walked around the complex more and was a little more visible.

The location is good re: how close it is to the train, but the neighbourhood isn’t great and I think the pricing is based on the assumption cross rail will be there so it’s very expensive for the neighbourhood.

Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:

Hayes is not very nice. I’m pretty sure everyone lives there because it’s an easy commute to London.

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

Some of the apartments can be a little dark. The noise from the trains is quite loud so if you don’t like that take it into consideration (I actually quite like the sound of trains)

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An excellent development

The building is modern with plenty of space. I particularly liked the fact that the walkways were external, rather than using up internal space which would have sacrificed flat space. The roof terrace is excellent in summer with lots of seating.

The on site secure parking was a big bonus with excellent transport links via road, rail and air (Heathrow being 1 stop away).

There was an active community in the development even during lockdown with the management team being very friendly and attentive when needed.

Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:

In lockdown we discovered a wealth of local areas which were a joy to explore. In particular the nearby park and the Grand Union Canal.

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

I wish I had discovered Maemes Peri Peri and Desserts on Uber Eats sooner… YUM

What is the best feature of your home:

The large bedrooms with a nice even split between the two in terms of floor space.

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New building with modern design and good workmanship.

I’m a resident of be: here Hayes 2 years ago.
My family and I were very well attended and welcomed.
New building with modern design and good workmanship.
Leisure area for the whole family, with barbecue, games, hammocks,
Trash bins, a garden in which the children planted thus teaching cultivation, care and harvest.
Always with events that enable interaction with neighbours and employees.
Educational events for children.
Good location where we have train, markets, schools, churches, etc ….
I feel welcomed and happy to be in a family environment. sorry for english but i have been working hard every day to learn the language.

Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:

It is a good location, easy access to bus, train, market, school, church, pharmacy. Street lighting is poor.

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

before I move I think a lot about location, easy access and neighborhood

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Location
4
Value
5
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The Best Renting Experience

I have lived here for more than a year, and it has exceeded all my expectations of a “smooth” renting experience. The property is exceptionally well maintained (it was almost like a brand new flat when I moved in). And apart from the spacious living area and the good quality of all the furniture and fittings, the management team really stand out as exceptional. They have been nothing but a pleasure to deal with and does make life a lot easier.

Excellent, well thought out facilities like secure mail box access, roof top communal areas, access to an electric grill etc makes this a comfortable home.

Any maintenance work you request is carried out impressively fast by the on site team, and when it requires more time, I was always kept informed.

Overall, an excellent place to live. With the opening of the Elizabeth line, rents in the area has gone up more than it used to be, but even then, I really think that it’s a great value for London.

The only negative is being locked to one gas (electric can be changed) supplier… They use a communal heating system, and I don’t think it is the best value for money…. with the energy prices going up and set to increase even further, there is no option to switch to a supplier with lower rates.

On the flip side, the insulation is excellent throughout the apartment.

Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:

Excellent transport links with the Elizabeth line less than 5 minutes walk from the building.

The high street is also less than 5 minutes walk away. With access the most stores you need. There is an ASDA less than 10 minutes walk away….

In terms of Food, you have access to really good chinese / Indian restaurants and the usual fast food chains like KFC / MCDonalds, all within walking distance.

Parking is available in the building, but it costs £100 a month which is normal for the area. In terms of traffic noise, I guess you will probably only be hearing the trains as the flats are right next to the track… But given the excellent sound isolation in the apartment, I barely notice them with the windows closed.

I generally feel safe going out at night in the area, but it can get a bit dodgy past mid night

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

I’d try to sign up for a long term contract that limits rent adjustments for the whole term, with the current rate of inflation, I don’t think it would be long before the rents hit 2k a month in no time.

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

Always, and very quickly. They have an excellent maintenance request system via the tenant portal

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Design
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Location
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