The Blockhouse, BN1

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

Love the area in it’s locality to the train station. There’s a lot of students who are largely not used to living like adults so every now and then there’s mess in the communal areas/bins, and loud music but the team working here have so far been good at keeping them in check. Parking is so frustrating as there’s no onsite parking unless disabled. We pay over £150 a month to park in a multistory 5 minutes walk away.

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

Yes responded, but the promise of onsite maintenance always being on hand is not true/as promised when signing our agreement.

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

That while dog-friendly, it’s not really set up to cater for dogs, the communal area needs to improve its green/garden offering.

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

The local amenities are very convenient. Shops are located within 200 meters, making daily errands easily manageable. There are several restaurants within a 0.4-mile radius, and bars are also conveniently located within 200 meters. For transport, bus stops are just 200 meters away, providing excellent public transport options. The train station is a short 7-minute walk, offering easy access to longer journeys. The street is peaceful with minimal traffic noise, contributing to a calm living environment. Private Parking is generally available, and bin collections are timely and efficient. There is ongoing construction work at the nearby college, which might cause some disruption, but overall, the area remains pleasant and well-connected.

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

The property is new, and I haven’t encountered any issues yet.

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

I wish I had known that while the property is a bit pricey, its prime location near shops, restaurants, bars, bus stands, the rail station, library, and schools makes it highly convenient.

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

Super close to the train station, shops, pubs and restaurants. I love that i’m right in the heart of the laines

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

Easy to get things fixed and hire out the spaces available

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

I wish I’d known the parking wasn’t available as I have guests stay and the parking is always empty

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

The area is perfect honestly it was the first thing I loved about the place it’s near to everything, supermarkets , station, bus stops city centre, I literally can walk to anywhere

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

I didn’t have any problems thankfully but whenever I reach out for any questions they were helpful and fast

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

I think the only thing I can comment on is there is no bell ring from the inside for block A and as a person who live there I have to go all the way down to open the door for my gust and it’s a bit inconvenient

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

Not very noisy but close enough to the lanes and Steine. Very good for commuters as only a five min walk up the the hill to Brighton Station.

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

The Blockhouse has an online portal for raising issues which are dealt with within a reasonable time

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

How the utilities worked, water heater etc, and for a more in depth demonstration of how things work