Native Communities

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Native Communities

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  • Website: www.native-communities.com

  • No. of developments: 22

  • Development locations: South London, South East London, East London, UK Wide

HomeViews Awards

  • 24 Excellence Awards

  • 24 Design Awards

  • 24 Facilities Awards

  • 24 Location Awards

  • 24 Value Awards

  • 24 Management Awards

Developments by Native Communities

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The Junction, LS12

Award winner 2025

4.56

4.56

(254 reviews)

The Junction, located in Leeds is a collection of 665 one, two and three bedroom apartments. The stylish Build to Rent residential and retail scheme will also include parking and cycle storage. In addition, residents benefit from co-working and meeting spaces as well as private dining and landscaped gardens. Additionally, the touch down points at Wellington Place and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal are at either end.
5th

Ranked 5th out of 24 in Leeds

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Kampus, M1

Award winner 2025

4.7

4.70

(242 reviews)

Located in the Manchester Piccadilly district, Kampus is Manchester’s garden neighbourhood. In the centre of the city. By the canal, near the station. Minutes from everything. With secret streets, gardens and terraces, and independent food and drink. With 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, across 5 beautiful, individual buildings – available to rent from 2021 - an on-site team on hand whenever you need them 24/7. In addition, Kampus is pet friendly (with dog walking), has super-fast broadband included. Likewise, there is a gym, yoga terrace, cinema and a lounge in which to work (or play).
8th

Ranked 8th out of 68 in Manchester

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Ebb & Flow, RG1

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4.89

4.89

(181 reviews)

Ebb & Flow offers a collection of Studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments in the heart of Reading. All apartments have spacious kitchens, enhanced floor to ceiling height, and bespoke furniture. As well as this, residents benefit from a 24hr support team, wellness classes and community events. Private social and co-working spaces are also included. A buzzing new neighbourhood right on your doorstep.
1st

Ranked 1st out of 15 in Reading

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The Castings, M1

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4.97

4.97

(172 reviews)

The Castings offers studio, 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments in Manchester’s newest neighbourhood, Piccadilly East. Residents benefit from top-notch amenities ranging from 3 roof terraces, complete with wraparound views of Manchester, to a high-spec gym and studio space with 24/7 virtual classes. Additionally, there are 2 social lounges, a cinema room, bookable private dining room and a working hub with meeting rooms and private booths.
1st

Ranked 1st out of 68 in Manchester

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The Almere, MK9

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4.88

4.88

(161 reviews)

At The Almere, residents benefit from spacious apartments, panoramic views, resident events and coworking spaces. A community nestled in the heart of Milton Keynes, with access to facilities and amenities right on your doorstep. Our 1, 2 and 3 bedroom rental apartments come with on-site customer and maintenance services and a relaxed community lounge for you to enjoy. All pets are welcome at The Almere, whether they are feathered, four-legged, fishy, or feline. For commuters, our luxury apartments are just 12 minutes on foot to Milton Keynes Train Station, with trains direct to the capital and other UK hotspots.
1st

Ranked 1st out of 14 in Milton Keynes

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This company is rated 4.73 out of 5.00.
4.73

1737 total reviews

This all-time rating combines reviewer scores for Experience, Value, Location, Facilities, Management and Design as well as the age and verification status of each review.

Some reviewers were offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

22

Developments by Native Communities

Experience

4.7

Value

4.6

Location

4.8

Facilities

4.7

Management

4.7

Design

4.8

Viewing 1-5 out of 1736

Reviews marked with a green tick show tenants whose residency we have been able to verify. Those that could not be verified are marked 'unverified'.

Jordan C (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Poplin, M4

Apr 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

A well-run building in one of Manchester’s best neighbourhoods

Jordan C (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Poplin, M4

Apr 2026

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

The restaurants, coffee shops and bars are genuinely good, not just convenient, and the canal area gives you somewhere to decompress five minutes from your front door. Getting in and out of the city is easy, and the neighbourhood itself has a real sense of identity, it feels lived-in and characterful rather than sterile. Neighbours are friendly and the energy is just right.

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

Any time I’ve flagged something it’s been picked up quickly and without any back and forth. Makes a real difference knowing things actually get dealt with.

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

Honestly, not much to flag. If anything I’d just say trust the process. The area feels better once you’re actually living in it than it does from the outside. And the team know the building well and give you a straight picture of what to expect at the viewing.


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Monnie (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Junction, LS12

Apr 2026

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

Happy with a great maintenance team but management isnt greatj

Monnie (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Junction, LS12

Apr 2026

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

The maintenance team at the junction are very good, they're prompt and provide an excellent service. Parking availability is terrible there is only 1 or 2 guest parking for the entire development.

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

Management disregards most feedback nothing gets done unless you follow up every few days, the residents have brought up many issues and theres always the "we'll look into it" but never do. 5 months to get a car park shutter is just too long its a huge security concern that has been brought up many times before

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

Hot water supply has been a rolling issue, as well as security concerns that don't get taken very seriously, multiple bicycles have been stolen from bicycle storage which has resident fob access rather keep your bicycle in your apartment if you can


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Rooz (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Junction, LS12

Apr 2026

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

Amazing experience

Rooz (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Junction, LS12

Apr 2026

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

The area is a really safe spot and the security are available 24/7 . The bin is very easy to use and has great location

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

The management team are very helpful in any situation they try to work their best to solve any problem specially Clinton he helped through a lot of situations and treated me so well and polite

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

I wish I had known that the laundry machine doesn’t dry stuff of you turn it once but needs multiple times


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Trish (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Blossoms, CR0

Apr 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Well-managed development in a convenient location

Trish (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Blossoms, CR0

Apr 2026

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

The development is a very short walk from East Croydon Station, making commuting extremely convenient. There is a Tesco right next door, as well as a nearby Sainsbury's, offering good everyday shopping options. The Superloop bus service also provides quick connections, with journeys to Bromley taking around 25 minutes. The tram service is also easily accessible, offering additional reliable links across the local area. Overall, the area is very well connected and practical for day-to-day living.

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

Building management has generally been responsive when issues are raised, with maintenance requests handled efficiently. The maintenance team is particularly reliable, addressing problems promptly and to a good standard, which helps ensure things run smoothly overall.

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

One thing worth knowing is how convenient the location is for transport, particularly being so close to East Croydon Station, the tram network and local bus routes, which makes getting around very easy. It is also helpful to know that having supermarkets like Tesco and Sainsbury’s nearby makes day-to-day living quite straightforward. On a practical note, it’s worth keeping in mind that, as with many developments, response times for general queries can occasionally vary, so it can be useful to follow up if needed. Overall, however, the building is well maintained and offers a comfortable living environment.

Manager response

Thank you for your amazing feedback Trish! Your comments have been lovely to read. I am very happy to hear you are enjoying the central location, regular communication with management & your glowing endorsement of our on-site Maintenance Team. I will be sure to pass on your comments to Chris, Barry and the rest of the Blossoms Team!

Posted by

Nathan Weston, Assistant Community Manager

Apr 2026


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Reem h. (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Junction, LS12

Apr 2026

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

Comfortable Student Living with Great Support Staff

Reem h. (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Junction, LS12

Apr 2026

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

The area is generally very convenient and comfortable to live in, especially as a student. There are plenty of nearby shops, restaurants, and cafes, with a good variety of options including places that suit different cultures, which is really nice. There are also open spaces nearby for walking and relaxing.

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

I haven’t had many issues during my time here, and overall the building management has been responsive and helpful. When problems are raised, they usually communicate updates and try to resolve them as quickly as possible. The main recurring issue has been with the hot water, which sometimes stops working. Management usually informs residents when it’s being fixed, which is appreciated, but it can happen more than expected. Aside from that, the response from the team has generally been good and professional.

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

One thing I wish I had known before moving in is that the hot water can occasionally be unreliable. It’s not constant, but it does happen from time to time, and although updates are usually provided, it can still be inconvenient. Other than that, everything else has been quite smooth, and the overall living experience has been positive.


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