Bravo were really clever with their advertising as I actually found them on Spareroom. Other places I went to view had pictures of the flat that were clearly from years ago and not a good representation of what the flat was actually like. When I came to view The Quarters it looks exactly like the pictures and it was a really positive experience. On their website they have a 3D viewer which shows you the room and layout – this is also really accurate so you can see exactly how big the room is and my mum who lives abroad could see where I am living.

My previous landlord was not being helpful when it came to providing references and she was being tricky as she would only fill in part of the form. The team at Bravo were really understanding and went out of their way to help me, they were really human about it and actually care.

The concierge and team have been great but do seem to require one chase before things get done but they do have a large building to look after.

The room is quite small but the rent factors this in and is based on the room size and if you have a balcony. I wanted to rent a studio as I had had bad experiences before with housemates. I also think this is excellent value for money, it is close to the station, the place is clean and tidy, water electricity and WiFi are included in the bills.

I don’t know any of my neighbours – other than someone I helped carry some things for – and there aren’t any community events but I probably wouldn’t go anyway. Most people living here are young professionals and keep to themselves and are quiet.

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The fact there is no park nearby is my only dislike. Travel is really convenient and Box Park is 3 minutes away with lots of food options and there always seems to be people drinking and socialising there with loud music. There are lots of places to eat, a bank and big shopping centre nearby. We are meant to have 24 hour security, though I never see them but I do feel safe here

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You can’t really modify the room. The tables are fixed and the bed is big so you can’t move it – so all the places here end up looking the same. I would like to put up posters but I am not allowed to and there are three pictures on the wall that I am not allowed to take down!

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Very close to every shop you would need. Also, close to food (Boxpark) and many restaurants. East Croydon train station is a 5 minute walk from the building.

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I wish I had known how long it would take to add another tenant to the tenancy agreement, or just how slow any communication is in general with the front desk. (Don’t wait on tender hooks for a reply to your email- it likely won’t come unless you badger management!)

4

Facilities

4

Design

5

Location

4

Value

2

Management

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Fantastic Access to a 6 Platform Station with frequent trains into London and to Brighton. Additional Trams into Wimbledon and Beckenham Junction. Boxpark for a wide variety of places to grab a meal. Pure Gym just 2 Minute Walk away.

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1. There are two sides to the property try get an apartment avoiding facing the main road. The noise of cars passing is not something that should change your mind but can be a slight off put. 2 The Apartments retain a lot of heat in summer, Unless you have a Balcony Apartment you will absolutely need a Fan ! 🙂

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Very close to East Croydon station, can get to central London very quickly. Plenty of shops and supermarkets within walking distance, including Box Park.

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You view a show flat, so you don’t see your actual flat till you move in – just something to keep in mind when making a rental decision. Also, I was told that there would be free WiFi. This free WiFi option offered, is very slow, and is actually “guest WiFi” – you have to log back in every two hours.