Verve

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

The area has good amenities, including a large Sainsbury's, corner shop, barber shop, takeaway options, and several small businesses within walking distance. There are four frequent bus lines with stops nearby, and it’s about a 15-minute ride to the city centre, depending on traffic. The property overlooks the river and is close to parks, a cemetery, and the main road. Indoor parking spaces are designated within the lot. The local area is generally clean and feels safe. It offers fairly central living without the usual downsides of being directly in the city centre. However, there are significant noise issues. Bin collections are extremely loud and happen very early. Despite being by the riverside, the area is far from peaceful. Daily disturbances include ongoing construction works, drilling, pressure washing, industrial vehicles, and shouting. The nearest footbridge, which provides access to the park, large shops, restaurants, and cinema, has been closed for months and is expected to remain closed for the foreseeable future. During the day, it’s difficult to find any quiet outdoors due to constant construction noise, distant traffic noise, smashing, banging, and vehicle beeping.

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

The property is heavily affected by surrounding construction work and the constant noise from the nearby main road. Despite appearing quiet at first glance, the area is consistently noisy. If sound levels are a concern, this location is best avoided.

What is the best feature of your home:

The property features a modern design and well-planned layout. The kitchen includes a new dishwasher, oven, extractor fan, and fridge. While the bathroom and bedroom both follow a clean, contemporary style. The integrated closet in the bedroom is a practical and appealing addition.

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

Very close to all transport links. Amazing restaurant on site and feel very safe.

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

Any problems are dealt with immediately. I haven't had to deal with this.

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

Nothing.

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

I like the location but there have been some crime reports regarding theft of property.

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

Yes the building responded on time to issues that I had.

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

There isn't anything that I wish I had known before moving in.

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

Close to work and the centre. The parking space is convenient.

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

People who sold this to us unsmderesrimsted the maintainance costs.

Please share one thing (or more) which you would change about your development:

I absolutely love the place. I wouldn't change anything.

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

It is safe and quiet but there are no local little shops around. The area is self contained and the area is safe for kids because there are no cars which is good. Surroundings are not amazing.

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

The rise in maintenance costs.

What is the best feature of your home:

I like the kitchen the best. It's designed really nicely.