The Blockhouse, BN1

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

Living in The Blockhouse means we are able to be in the center of Brighton, close to transport and loads of great activities! Even so, it is super quiet and relaxed.

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

The building is always very timely and professional when responding to any issues.

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

I wish I had known how much diversity there is in the blockhouse!! I meet people from every walk of life and it is so refreshing.

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

Range of shops is excellent. Very close to everything. Various transport links are also close by which is extremely handy. Parking is limited unfortunately as I would like to secure a space in order to leave a car inside the development. Bin collections are frequent enough. Anti-social behaviour outside the block is noticeable in one corner of the building which is where I am. Security always on site though I feel safe. Only issue I have as I am the closest flat to it, is the noise of trucks as they deliver to the local supermarket opposite the road. It is so loud it wakes me up frequently at night.

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

Relatively quickly and always in a professional and approachable manner.

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

That the vent above the cooker did not lead anywhere. It leads to the fire alarm going off.

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

It’s a great vibe here! You can roll out of your door and into a flat white! We can’t get enough of the great vibes, coffee and the beach!

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

Always quick to respond with any issues, repairs are done at a high quality!

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

Wished we’d have moved here sooner! Have no negative comments!

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

The location is fantastic, being so central, you’re only a short walk from anywhere you need to go. A few minutes from the laines, 5 minutes from the station, 10 minutes from the beach. Additionally, parking options are such a helpful thing to have, especially in a town like Brighton! The street is nice and quiet, despite its close proximity to busy areas like Sydney Street or Kensington Gardens, it’s very peaceful and have never had any issues with noise, despite being opposite the Met College.

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

To start with, I never really had any major issues during my residency to begin with, but with any minor issues, the building management were always quick to respond and ready to resolve, which is honestly such a refreshing experience.

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

I thought the viewings were quite thorough, including a full tour of the development and its amenities. Any questions we had were answered promptly.

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

The location is convenient. Very close to public transport spots such as train stations and bus stops. 5 minute walk to the city centre all whilst passing through the beautiful north lanes

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

I had an issue with my shower. When I mentioned It to the security guard Mason he made sure to tell the maintenance man and fixed it within the week

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

I wish the barbecue on the terrace was able to be used like advertised