
Placefirst
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Company
No. of developments: 28
- Development locations: UK Wide
HomeViews Awards
Awards displayed are those earned by the Company in the past 24 months
10 Location Awards
9 Excellence Awards
9 Design Awards
7 Facilities Awards
6 Value Awards
9 Management Awards
Company
No. of developments: 28
Development locations: UK Wide
HomeViews Awards
10 Location Awards
9 Excellence Awards
9 Design Awards
7 Facilities Awards
6 Value Awards
9 Management Awards
Developments by Placefirst
Viewing 1-5 out of 28

Welsh Streets, L8
Award winner 2025
3.63
(116 reviews)
Ranked 8th out of 31 in Liverpool

The Green, Hartlepool, TS26
Award winner 2025
4.32
(77 reviews)
Ranked 4th out of 12 in County Durham

Scholars View, DH5
Award winner 2025
4.34
(56 reviews)
Ranked 1st out of 21 in Tyne & Wear

Woodnook, BB5
Award winner 2025
4.01
(37 reviews)
Ranked 17th out of 27 in Lancashire

Bolt Works, HX1
Award winner 2025
4.50
(31 reviews)
Ranked 8th out of 46 in West Yorkshire
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See how residents rate developments by Placefirst
Some reviewers were offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Developments by Placefirst
Experience
4.2
Value
3.8
Location
4.2
Facilities
4.1
Management
4.0
Design
4.3
Viewing 1-5 out of 513
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'.
Engr. Smart (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Welsh Streets, L8
Sept 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Great Place to Live
Engr. Smart (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Welsh Streets, L8
Sept 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
It's a nice place with good amenities and multicultural neighbourhood. However, the downside is that it's quite expensive and the yearly rent increment is discouraging. But then, good things don't come cheap!
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Promptly, most times. Any issues or problems raised are attended to, almost immediately.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I wish I know that the rent increases yearly... That was my first shock as a tenant... The increment should be 2years at least and shouldn't be more than £50 every 2years.
Manager response
Thank you so much for the kind words about Welsh Streets. It's great to know issues are being handled promptly and that you'd recommend us as your landlord. We hear you on the rent increment concerns, and we appreciate you raising it honestly. We will ensure it's passed on to management as our rents are set according to area benchmarks and valuations on an annual basis.
Posted by
Team PF, Marketing
Sept 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Riah S (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Placefirst at Tattenhoe Park, MK4
Sept 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Happy
Riah S (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Placefirst at Tattenhoe Park, MK4
Sept 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
It’s a nice quiet area with friendly and respectful neighbours. No experience of anti-social behaviour so far. Local services like post and bin collections are good. The area feels safe to live in.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Previously, establishing communication with the property liaison to discuss building issues was challenging, with notable delays across both email and telephone correspondence. However, this matter has since been resolved, as reaching them has become significantly more accessible and efficient in recent weeks.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
While the kitchen remains entirely functional, the layout makes it difficult to isolate cooking activity from the rest of the living space. The open-plan configuration initially seemed suitable, but it has proven less practical during full meal preparation. In an ideal scenario, particularly for someone who enjoys cooking frequently, a less open layout would be more suitable. Nevertheless, the property is situated in a good area to live in.
Manager response
Hi Riah, Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We're really pleased to hear you're enjoying the quiet, friendly atmosphere at Tattenhoe Park and that you feel safe and settled in the area. We appreciate your honest comments about the kitchen layout and bathroom fixtures as this kind of feedback is genuinely useful as we look at future improvements. It's also great to know Alicia has been a reliable point of contact for your property checks. We're glad communication with the property liaison team has improved, and thank you for your patience while that was being resolved. Please don't hesitate to reach out if anything else comes up. Thanks again for choosing to make your home with us.
Posted by
Team PF, Marketing
Sept 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Kin L (Tenant)
Unverified
Lunts Heath, WA8
Sept 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Brilliant
Kin L (Tenant)
Unverified
Lunts Heath, WA8
Sept 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Everything is brilliant,nearly none traffic noise,parking availability is pretty well,so quiet in the indoor
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
No problem or issues at all,but except when we walk upstairs it is a bit shaking
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I don’t think there are anything thing that we wish we had known before we moved in
Manager response
Thanks so much for leaving us a positive review. We're so pleased you're enjoying your new home at Lunts Heath.
Posted by
Placefirst, Marketing
Sept 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Thomas (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Lunts Heath, WA8
Sept 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Lovely family home
Thomas (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Lunts Heath, WA8
Sept 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
My family loved living here. Sadly it was just a stop gap, whilst we moved abroad. This place will hold a special place in our heart. Our kids loved it. The park on site is great. Mark and Darren were wonderful. They're so happy and positive. They knew so much about the development and houses. Mark was very thorough with our Pco and checkout process which ensured we got our full deposit back. You have 2 spaces for your parking. The house is great. If we ever come back. We'd love to live here. Placefirst really care about the development. It's technically next to a building site but you can always see Mark and Darren walking around making it look nice. No issues with repairs. Lots of shops and the locals are lovely.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
No issues, any questions Mark and Darren were really quick.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
How much our kid loved it as well as us. I would have moved sooner.
Manager response
Hi Thomas, Thanks so much for such a lovely & kind review. We're really glad to hear that Mark & Darren looked after you so well, especially getting you settled in and that you had no issues. It's great to hear your family loved living here and enjoyed being part of the Lunts Heath community. We'll be sure to pass your thanks on to Mark & Darren, and thanks again for such a wonderful review. We wish you the best.
Posted by
Alicia, Team Placefirst
Sept 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Keith H (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Chainworks, DY9
Aug 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Chainworks Review
Keith H (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Chainworks, DY9
Aug 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Located in a convenient area close to Stourbridge, pretty quiet too being tucked away from the main road. Parking is great with designated spaces for tenants.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
They responded very fast and reassured the problem would be fixed ASAP
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
There is nothing in particular that we could think of.
Manager response
Thank you for the great feedback! We're really pleased to hear how well Alicia has settled into the role, and that the building and communal areas are being well looked after. Glad to hear the location and parking are working well for you too, and that any issues have been dealt with quickly. Thanks again for recommending us!
Posted by
Team PF, Marketing
Aug 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
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