VervLife

Number of Developments

4

Ratings

4.25 Rating

Rating (based on 96 reviews)

Excellent

44.79%

Very Good

40.63%

Average

7.29%

Disappointing

4.17%

Very Poor

3.13%

VervLife are a rental operator and consultant offering advice from the early stages of a project to operational management. Their mission is to improve the wellness, health and happiness of their residents while they stay in a VervLife development.

VervLife Developments

The Locks is a development that sits in Wolverhampton. A redevelopment of the former ‘Crown House’ office building, this development comprises 95 one- and two-bedroom apartments.

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my experience at collective old oak is great!

I chose to live at The Collective Old Oak because of the various and plentiful facilities that they provide here. When you live here, you are not only renting your room, your rent also includes the access to lots of facilities and services. I also really liked the idea of co-living, which allows me to meet new people every day. The common areas have a very elegant and relaxing interior design and I love to spend my spare time there.

In terms of building management, the staff are great. They are extremely helpful and fix all my problems within a very short amount of time. We have a receptionist that takes all of our parcels, so we never miss one!

The library is my favourite facility in The Collective Old Oak, this is because it is quite and allows me to work undisturbed. My room is quite small and my desk chair is uncomfortable, so I find it harder to work in there. I also really enjoy the activities they put on every day, it’s always something different and it’s a great opportunity to spend your spare time doing something worthwhile. I particularly like the movie nights, yoga lessons, meditation sessions and art activities. The development has such a rich and thriving community, I stop and speak to all the other residents when I see them, they are all so friendly.

Although my room is quite small (it does kind of remind me of a hotel room), it has plenty of storage space – I especially make use of the under the bed storage. Also, I like that we can stick things on the walls and really make our rooms feel like home. I even have plants in the bathroom!

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

The accommodation is easy to commute as it’s just 7-minute walk from the station, but it’s a bit quiet during the night-time. Also, there aren’t many grocery shops within a close proximity.

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

That there are activities and events every single day!

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

the staffs are very nice and helpful. they also provide quick response to our problems. the building have staff for 24hours where you don’t need to worry if there is no help during your stay!

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Good place to live in Wolverhampton

I like the design of the building. It’s really warm in winter and autumn, and it’s really safe. I think the property manager is very helpful. I like that the apartments are big and furnished. I like the gym access although I wish there was a treadmill there and it’s hard for me to stand the plastic smell of the floor. I wish the paint in the building and in apartments was more stain resistant. It gets dirty very easily. And I wish there was more cupboards in the kitchen as well as even for 2 people it lacks space to keep spices and food and kitchenware while there is free space on the walls. Having at least one bigger bathroom cabinet would be a game changer too, we had to buy ours. And the wardrobe in the bedroom is definitely too small and the most annoying, it can barely hold space for one person’s clothes. It would be nice if the apartment’s had a shoerack as well. Overall, despite those small things I enjoy living at the Locks and I’m planning to stay here as long as I can.

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Big Sainsbury’s is very close which is convenient. It’s very close to the city centre with a variety of shops and restaurants. The neighbourhood is safe although the empty building in front of the facility may look scary. There have never been any incidents near or at the Locks. There is a private parking and a place to leave bicycles, and a public parking at the front as well. There is also a place to charge electric cars just in front of the building. The big flaw of the localisation is the proximity to the busy ring road. Even though my apartment is on the other side of the road, it still is loud when the windows are open. And, unfortunately, in the middle of the night, especially during the weekend, some people speed on the road and sometimes on the parking and it’s very loud.

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

I wish I’d known how to access the underground car park earlier and that in order to get a fob a person has to pay additionally (thought it was coverem by rent).

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

They have always been helpful and quick to answer any questions or raised concerns.

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Well maintained and secured place to live

The property and their building management is remarkable. The property is always well maintained. Enough facilities are provided for waste disposal and other needs. They have secured spaces for parcels and letters. The parking area is also well maintained.It would have been great if more spaces were provided for cupboards in kitchen
The management of the structure and the property is exceptional. The property is always kept in good condition. There are sufficient facilities for meeting needs such as trash disposal. For letters and packages, there are secure areas. The parking lot is also kept up neatly.If there had been more room for cabinets in the kitchen, that would have been excellent.

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It’s been a year since I moved here, and it’s a great location to live. I’ve never had a problem here. The area is great and provides access to practically everything you could possibly need.

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

I had no negative experiences while I was here, so I don’t think I can provide any more comments on it.

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

After moving in the main issue that we faced were with boilers, and the issues happened during the winters.

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Putting it simply, look elsewhere

Rooms are tiny, beds are so small for a couple, blinds don’t keep out light so have had many a sleepless night with neighbours continuously playing loud music at late hours, even after complaining to front desk. Lenient use of COVID guidelines by residents and seemingly lenient implementation of guidelines. Facilities largely restricted due to COVID which I won’t blame the property for but with the lack of adherence to restrictions within Kitchen and social areas, building does feel unsafe and feel restricted to just our box of a room. Staff are friendly enough but the annoyance of having to wait ages in a queue just to get your mail is a painful process after a while. Have tried to find a way out of this contract but sadly stuck here for the duration. Rented property around the area is similarly priced and the price it costs for just doing your washing every week, I would advice anyone who values their own privacy and comfort to look at those options rather than stay here for a long period. Would also advice against hotel stays.

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

No problems with the area, accessible lines into the centre of London through DLR and Jubilee Line

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

Seemed like a good option at the time due to ease of commuting and nice location, but would have definitely opted against it after knowing how it felt to stay here for a long period.

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

The building have tried to put out correspondence regarding guidelines through email but have seen no action or mention of those not adhering to rules. As far as I am aware, the only thing that has been done regarding the music is that the individual has been told by security to turn it down. After complaining on. a few occasions, I would have expected a bit more

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