Leaf Living at Albany Park, GU52

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

We have the Co-Op at the top of the development which is great. It’s a 25 min walk to the Wyvern Pub or when the weather is drier the Spice Merchant. We are 15 mins walk to Redfields garden centre which has a lovely restaurant. 10 mins drive to Fleet station to get the train into London. Loads of parking at our house and on our street there are loads of visitor parking options. This is very rare for a new build so we really appreciate it. Super quiet, we think we’ve been lucky enough to get the very best spot for our house, overlooking the woods is just beautiful. No noise at all and no passing traffic either.

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

Very professionally, the app makes it easy to log any issues

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

Nothing, all perfect, the user guides were useful and sent in good time

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

A really lovely place to live, brilliant naturally surroundings, with great access to nearby facilities.

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

On the whole have been pretty good, the one disappointment was the grass in the garden was out of use for the first month of tenancy

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

Get the apps for everything setup so you can solve any problems you need to, without the portal it’s more difficult.

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.