Leaf Living at Albany Park, GU52

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

Living in Church Crookham offers a lovely balance between rural charm and modern convenience. The Albany Park area feels peaceful, safe, and well-kept, with beautiful greenery and a park within walking distance. There are several supermarkets, coffee shops, and local restaurants just a short drive away in Fleet, and there are also good schools nearby, which is a big plus for families. The area has good transport links, with quick access to main roads and Fleet train station for commuting. Parking is excellent, with dedicated spaces available, and bin collections are punctual. The neighbourhood is quiet with minimal traffic noise and no signs of anti-social behaviour so far. The only downside is that there’s still some ongoing construction work, which is expected with a new development but worth being aware of. Overall, it’s a calm, friendly, and family-friendly place to live.

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

We reported a few issues shortly after moving in, including no hot water in the bathtub, a non-working radiator in the main bedroom, and low hot water pressure upstairs. The issues were logged on the 20th, and a vendor was assigned the same day, with a plumber visit scheduled for the 27th. While we appreciate the quick acknowledgment and scheduling, we feel these are issues that should have been identified and resolved before move-in if adequate testing had been done. It would also be ideal if such repairs could be addressed more promptly after reporting, especially in a new build.

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

We wish we had known that some of the property’s systems, like the hot water and heating, hadn’t been fully tested before move-in. It would have helped to schedule a quick handover walkthrough or checklist review to make sure everything was in working order. That said, the home itself is lovely and well-designed, and once these small issues are resolved, it will be close to perfect. For new tenants, I’d recommend testing all fixtures and heating systems early on and reporting anything promptly to ensure a smooth start.

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

Location and pet friendly. Close to amenities and great open spaces for walking. Plenty of parking available.

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

The app helps to log and track issues, with priority settings

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

Should have checked the fridge freezer was working ☹️

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

The estate offers lots of parking, a local co-op. store in walking distance. Quiet area, however close to Farnham and Fleet.

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

None to date. However, the broadband wasn’t installed when we moved in, but the team quickly provided a dongle to keep us connected — thank you for the prompt support.

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

Everything has been very positive so far. One small suggestion would be to share a site calendar with updates on road surfacing and landscaping schedules — it would be helpful to know what’s happening when. That said, the workers have been very considerate and accommodating, so it hasn’t been an issue.

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

The estate itself is quiet and warming. All residents have been kind and inviting. Local shop is convenient. Parking is ample. No concerns with bin collections at present, however our bins were still full of previous residents rubbish on arrival so ran out of space for our own. Traffic noise quiet.

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

When speaking to property maintenance, they were very professional yet kind and friendly. Tried to sort out issue quickly and effectively.

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

I feel all information about property and/ opportunities to view property were carried out really well. All information on move in day was provided well by attending person. Thank you.

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

Sally has been really helpful throughout and nothing has been any trouble. The process has been easy and far better than any other high street agents.

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

No issues so far. Had a couple of marks on the floor but made leaf living aware

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

When is bin day! Not sure any of our bins are being collected yet