Scholars View, DH5

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

I have found the site well maintained and appreciate the maintenance of the communal areas. Your team are amazing. Parking most people park outaide their home which I can see the advantages of that. It’s a shame I have a van parked outside my living room window most days and weekends so there is no biew I saw the message about the children and their behaviour and sorry to say this is the negative thing about living on the site. Daily up to 9 pm at night children riding bikes and scooters around on the roads am sure there qill be an accident and one qill get hurt. The bigger issue is th noise from them they anour and scream for he on end. This is the worse thing as I hadn’t taken into account when I rented this site. I love the house but seriously considering alternative for the future. Happy to talk more if you are available

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

10 out of 10. Sorted any issues and worked around Me Always helpful and professional

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

Demographically info on residents. I have got to know anyone on the air personally. I do think knowing w Jo you are living monger us important ita not just bout the house it’s what are neighbour like. Nothing personal I live on my own so socialisation it’s important to me.

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

Scholars view is great clean road and quite society but just outside is so great don’t have much of restaurants .

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

Doesn’t seem to reply so stop texting him. Other than that online time really helped.

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

If we knew every time if anything goes wrong we have fill a form on the app we won’t move here. We would prefer property manager should care.

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

The area has a good range of local shops, supermarkets, restaurants, and cafés, making everyday shopping and dining convenient. There are also pleasant parks and open green spaces nearby for walking and outdoor activities. Public transport is mainly provided by regular bus services, which offer good access to surrounding areas, although there is no train station within close walking distance. Each property has its own allocated parking space, so parking is not an issue. The street is generally quiet, with little traffic noise, regular bin collections, and no significant problems with anti-social behaviour. Overall, it is a peaceful and convenient place to live.

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

Yes,all the time they have been responsive to any problem raised

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

One thing I wish I had known before moving in is that it would have been helpful to have a clearer understanding of the rent negotiation process and whether there was any flexibility available before agreeing to the final amount. Apart from that, the property has been a pleasant place to live. I would advise new neighbours to familiarise themselves with the local area, bus routes, and nearby amenities, as these details are not always obvious during a viewing. The allocated parking space, quiet street, and general upkeep of the area are definite positives.

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

I have been living at Scalars View for about five years. It is conveniently located near schools and public transport, offers affordable rates, and provides comfortable living. There is an Aldi nearby, and a bit further away, a Tesco and a local swimming pool, gym, and fitness centre. I probably don't need to mention hair and nail salons—there are plenty of them everywhere.

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

Prompt, same-day responses to inquiries, along with detailed, accessible, step-by-step instructions, are especially helpful for those with little prior experience dealing with rentals, security deposits, and related documentation.

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

There is no place to store bicycles: leaving them in the courtyard carries a risk of theft (no one is immune to theft), and there is simply not enough space inside the house.

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

Living in Scholars View has been a positive experience. The area is quiet, tidy, and feels safe for families. One of the biggest advantages is the close distance to the primary school — only about a 5‑minute walk, which is extremely convenient. Local shops are limited, but larger supermarkets are around a 10‑minute drive away. Public transport links are generally reliable, though less frequent in the evenings. Bin collections are regular, and anti‑social behaviour is very rare. The main downside is that parking spaces aren’t marked for specific houses, which can cause some confusion. Inside the development the streets are calm with minimal traffic noise, although the main A182 road is quite busy — but only about six houses sit directly on it, and the rest of the development is set further back and stays peaceful. Overall, it’s a comfortable and friendly place to live.

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

Building management has responded relatively fast to any issues I’ve raised. Communication has been straightforward, and most concerns have been acknowledged and dealt with in a timely way. While some matters, like unmarked parking spaces, still need improvement, overall their response has been efficient and helpful.

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

One thing I wish I had understood better before moving in is how uncomfortable the unmarked parking spaces can be. I knew the spaces weren’t allocated to specific houses, but I didn’t realise how often this would lead to confusion or awkward situations. It’s a small detail that isn’t obvious during a viewing, but it definitely affects day‑to‑day convenience. Other than that, the development has been a pleasant place to live.