Spinning Fields, CM7

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

We chose Spinning Fields as it was just a 10 minute drive to work for me in town but set in the more rural part of Braintree. Walking into town is about 25 minutes but local transport is also accessible. There is still a lot of building work being carried out as the next phase of the development is underway but our road is complete. Road and driveways nice and wide unlike some developments where houses are literally on top of each other and roads barely take two way traffic.

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

We have had a couple of minor issues but they have been dealt with in a timely fashion and contractors that have come into my home have been polite and respectful,

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

As a new build we had an issue getting the property registered with Royal Mail in good time. As soon as you know you are going to sign a tenancy on a new build contact Royal Mail and Council Tax straight away.

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There’s a ton of things to do, so many restaurants and shops in close distance. The only improvement I’m expecting is a nursery or small supermarket for urgent necessities inside the development, and a new playground which I hear is being built.

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

Immediately and always solution oriented. Even the questions I had that didn’t fall under their responsibility, Mustafa always got back to me with solutions.

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

I was afraid I wasn’t going to like living here, I wish I knew how happy my whole family was going to be as soon as we moved in.

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Lovely area, countryside as soon as you leave the estate. Estate not to crammed in like new estates tend to be, plenty of space, not on top of each other. Parking allocated great. Don't use public transport, so can't comment. The particular road I live in is lovely, quite and neighbours all friendly, bin collection is good, but people seen confused about what days etc, so rubbish quite often left out in front of houses.

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

Quickly and efficiently, although with the new heating system, it has taken a lot of getting used to, but out of hours help was spot on and very helpful. The only thing really should have been we got proper face to face instructions on how to use the heating system and what to look out for etc. It is a brand new concept and not overly known by people.

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

Really the bin collection days would be more helpful for everyone to know to save on rubbish being left at the kerb, but off the top of my head I can't think of anything. Will also be nice when the massive holes in the road down The Gallops are fixed !!

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Great location and a quiet neighborhood. I like the fact that you have your own parking area which is big enough for two cars. Lovely parks around and nice walking area for dogs.

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

I must give credit to Mustafa. He was great in handling any problems we had. And always quick to respond. He is very friendly and helpful. Thank you!

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

I need everything was pretty straight forward. What you see is what you get.

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The area felt safe and had a nice community feel. I didn’t experience any issues and it was a peaceful area.

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

The building management was good. Mustafa Dar always responded in a timely manner and dealt with any issues we raised.

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

I wish we knew the distance between the development and local shops