About Inland Homes

Inland Homes is an award winning house builder based in Buckinghamshire. Founded in 2005, the company focuses on developing sites in southern England for residential and mixed use projects. Inland Homes has since won over 30 awards, including: WhatHouse? Awards, Evening Standard New Homes Awards and the International Property Awards. The companies aim is to “create sustainable communities and homes which set a benchmark for all future developments in the South and South East of England”.

Number of Developments

7

Ratings

3.92 Rating

Rating (based on 101 reviews)

Excellent

27.72%

Very Good

52.48%

Average

15.84%

Disappointing

2.97%

Very Poor

0.99%

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My flat was delivered as promised and as advertised, no issues and everything covered by warranty.

I was a looking for a one bedroom flat in a very specific area and had a few friends that were living here so decided to buy in one of the new phases. The sales team at Bellway Homes were very good, answered all my questions and the purchasing experience was very easy – however once the booking fee and contract were exchanged it deteriorated.

The flat I chose was listed as a disabled flat, I didn’t need a disabled space but liked that the bathroom was a more generous space but it didn’t come with a shower and the developer said they wouldn’t put one in – we went back and forth and eventually they did. Another example was requesting wooden floors instead of carpet and in the end I was allowed but had to pay a lot more. The kitchen was standard and I wanted white and a few small tiny things changed but they wouldn’t allow this.

The timeline was as promised and the after sales lady from Bellway Homes was lovely and handled everything well and quickly as well as explaining how everything worked. We had two small issues when we moved in – the first was that the extractor in the bathroom was really noisy and the second was a leak from the sink, both were quickly fixed.

After the initial move in the management was handed over to a company called Ringleys. They have promised lots of things that they haven’t done, the main one being CCTV cameras which the residents wanted as mail was going missing and this hasn’t been delivered. From speaking to other people there seems to be no good management companies in the UK. When the service charges were due to be paid and people then looked into what was promised and what was delivered there were lots of complaints. I actually don’t think they are too bad as they cut the grass, clean the windows and the inside of the buildings. They do a decent job for what we pay. If something needs fixing owners expect it to be done immediately but it does get done even if it takes a while. The main issues are the lack of cctv, issues with parcels and where they can be stored and garbage getting left out. We don’t have a concierge service.

My flat was delivered as promised and as advertised, no issues and everything covered by warranty. The wow factor for me and the biggest reason we bought was the open plan kitchen which makes the living area seem so much bigger. The reason we bought new build was because the bedrooms and storage is so much better and bigger than older houses.

We have no issues with noise and the walls are well insulated – we have an owners group and we communicate well and let each other know if we are planning to have a party or anything going on but even with the doors closed you can’t hear anything. There is a decent community here and dominated by South East Asians and Eastern Europeans, we all get along and help each other out when we need something. There seems to be a lot of people like us – younger generation of first time home buyers who have put all their savings down to buy.

If we move it will be to get more space as we are in a one bed flat and I would look to buy within the development but I would prefer to buy through another developer. I believe there is no perfect developer and would now be mentally prepared for the process of buying. I have been looking in Uxbridge and would now read reviews of what other residents are saying before I buy again.

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

There is very little around but it is a good commuter town as we can get to London in 20 minutes and most people I know working in London. There are a few restaurants and pubs and it ticks all the boxes but there are not a wide group of things here. One big incident was when the Sainsbury cash machine was bombed to get the money but bar that incident it is a safe area. There are kids and teenagers loitering around which some residents complain about but I think it is just kids being kids and not a big issue.

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

I wish to have known That the crossrail is delayed.

4
Facilities
5
Design
4
Location
3
Value
1
Management
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The development is no bad quality overall, however the management is so bad

The development is no bad quality overall, however the management is so bad that they fail to fix little issues. We have some roof leakage in the 2nd year, which took long to fix, and despite us being on warranty period they refused to replace the damaged carpets in common areas.

The management company doesn’t deserve even 1 star. They only want to make money. Cleaning is not done properly, carpets have never been deep cleaned despite us paying for that service, windows are washed, but sometime the skip some flats or floors.

We have a lot security issues, and management refuse to take action. The door lock have issues, but not fixed after so many years.

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

The traffic conditions can be difficult, depending where you go. If you drive to/from Bittern/Hedge End it is all fine. However, if you drive to centre it is not that straight forward, as from one side you can’t turn right to drive directly and from other you have a level crossing with possible 10-15 min waiting time. Driving from city centre is also fine, but could face traffic in pick hours.

The bad thing for area is that it attracts a lot homeless, drug addicted and other antisocial elements. There is a lot of small crime such breaking into cars and stealing bikes from bike stores.
The child playground is also not that good for such developments, the council’s are much more better.

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

I wish I new about management companies, I believe I would buy a different property where the management company is doing is job properly.

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

The management company is not responding until you call them 10 time or more, write emails and ask your neighbors to do so many time. If even you reach them, they will do nothing or worse. IF they do something, then expect to see huge extra bill for your service charge.

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Facilities
4
Design
3
Location
4
Value
1
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A luxury apartment in the City of Southampton.

Phase three is a modern apartment development. 10 stories high with access to a podium terrace garden, due to be built shortly. Many apartments have a view of the river along with the future garden area. There is cycle storage, Sky Q is available and ultra fast WiFi is available. I have the fastest speed at 360 Mbps download, 180 Mbps upload. I recommend choosing the layout of the apartment carefully like I did so you can fit in any large screen tv’s. My apartment is 555 Sq feet and so definitely recommend you have (at least) this size for a 1 bedroom as it have a nice open feeling and can fit everything I need as a single person. The apartments are well spaced between each other so don’t have an issue of hearing your neighbours. The only negative is what I’ve heard about the management company. Although I’ve not had any problems myself, there is an ongoing major problem with the current management company on the older phases with incorrect bills from the old company they took over from. Overall to get the quality and luxury feel of this sized/spec apartment in any other uk city would cost considerably more. A wonderful place to live as long as you can fit it out with the high quality items it needs.

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Excellent location, in the city of Southampton. Multiple bus routes to the city centre, up to 12 buses an hour on the main bus company with a journey time of just 8 mins. The town of Bitterne a short bus journey away on the other side of the river. West Quay shopping centre is the south coast’s flagship shopping location with lots of big brand stores.

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

If you don’t have an underground parking space like me, you don’t have a code for the gates to the parking area, which can make some deliveries a bit awkward.

What is the best feature of your home:

The ultra fast WiFi and space for the 75 inch TV and 3 seater corner sofa.

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Facilities
4
Design
5
Location
5
Value
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Meridian Waterside – blunt review.

Second building management company in under 5 years and both as ‘shy’ with communication as each other. Bin stores continually not able to be accessed due to damaged doors or code not working. The parking enforcement company did not even respond to my request to have an abandoned car removed from my parking space so the council had to sort that.
One person on a forum described the development as ‘like a glorified prison block’ and I can understand that. The design is not asthetically pleasing, functional rather than encorporating any ‘beauty’ or niche features into the architecture. Charges for the property are affordable and well priced.
Only 1 annual general mtg in 5 years that I know of doesn’t encourage much of a dialogue between residents and more could be done to bring all those owners and tenants together in a virtual space to discuss issues and feel supported, this does not seem to occur. The internal cleaners and gardeners do a good job and the site is usually clean and presentable. Any of the representatives of the building management team are always polite and upbeat.

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

The area of Northam has traditionally been quite ‘run down’ although there are very regular bus routes through to the city centre, there is little in the way of ‘a draw’ here, bar the football stadium and the Itchen river. More a place you ‘pass through’ than ‘live IN’.

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

Crime: wish I known that the cctv would be installed but not actually TURNED ON which allowed my bike to be stolen from the bike store – internal facing door with a code that only residents know, 2 thick locks and still stolen. No video evidence able to presented to the police and I have seen the bike being ridden around St Denys in the years since. Big issue of Empress Road and St Denys nearby with its drug dealers and prostitution problems. No visible PCSO or uniformed presence ever seen in the area – coupled with homeless people sleeping in the electrical cupboards when phase 1&2 of the development started (meaning the main entry doors had to have locks changed) and this is not a place where I would feel comfortable leaving my valuables for long. Girlfriends car broken into in one of the guest spaces outside.

What is the best feature of your home:

The flat is compact, quiet at night and warm. Appliances all work well. Easy to keep clean and great for a single person or a couple to live in and feel relaxed in. Best feature, the bathroom design and suite, really well put together.

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Facilities
4
Design
3
Location
4
Value
2
Management
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