Simple Life at Baytree Lane, M24

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

Living in my local area has both positives and drawbacks. There’s a good range of local shops, with independent stores and well-known supermarkets within walking distance. Restaurants and cafés are varied and generally high quality, though bars are a bit limited unless you head into the nearby town centre. Open spaces are a real strength—plenty of parks, walking paths, and a large common that’s great for families and dog walkers. Public transport is decent, with regular bus services and a train station nearby, though buses can be unreliable at off-peak times. Rush-hour trains are often crowded, but they do connect well to major cities. Bin collections are usually on time, and anti-social behaviour is rare, though there can be occasional noise from traffic during school drop-off and pick-up times. Overall, it’s a pleasant area to live in, especially for families and professionals

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

The building management has been somewhat responsive—minor issues are usually handled in a reasonable time, but larger concerns like drainage or road repairs have faced delays and often require follow-up before being resolved. Communication could be clearer.

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

One thing I wish I’d known before moving in is that some parts of the development, including roads and drainage, were still unfinished and hadn’t been adopted by the council. This has led to delays in maintenance and uncertainty over long-term responsibility. I’d also advise new neighbours to check the service charge terms carefully and ask for a clear breakdown from the property management company, as communication about this isn’t always straightforward. On the positive side, the community is friendly and the area feels safe, which doesn’t always come across during a quick viewing.

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

Lovely parks, schools, easy access to transport, parking availability is good, Bin collections good, mills hill train station very noisy especially during the night

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

Moderately. Repairs have been carried out within adequate time, I feel like the issue is dealt with but not to the best standards.

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

There were stairs at the front and back of house and the garden was Unlevel.

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

The houses are lovely and the development is great. Management is good and always on hand on the phone however we’ve raised several issues mainly the garden and these never get resolved.

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

They haven’t fixed any of them in the 3 1/2 years I have lived here

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

That the garden would be unusable

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

We love the area, residential and quiet but also convenient. The station in at the end of the road and all the shops you might need are very close!

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

The garden isn't flat (we didn't see the house because of Covid)

What is the best feature of your home:

Garden and kitchen especially the dryer/washing machine and the dishwasher. We also found a shed outside that has been very useful

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

A brilliant location, near train station, local shops and pubs

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

Nothing

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

More patio space instead of the standard small squares