The Blockhouse, BN1

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

Shops & Restaurants: The range and quality are excellent. Situated seconds away from North Laine with it's independent boutiques, vintage markets, and an amazing food scene ranging from casual street food to high-end dining. Aldi is at the bottom of the road for practical grocery shopping. Bars & Nightlife: The Blockhouse is surrounded by traditional pubs, craft beer bars, and other venues. Open Spaces: Although situated in a dense urban centre, a large public park is just a short walk away. Brighton Seafront and beach are roughly a 15-minute walk. Transport Links - Trains: Brighton Train Station is only a 5-to-7-minute walk away, providing direct connections to London Victoria and London Bridge in under an hour, as well as Gatwick Airport in 30 minutes. Buses: There are bus stops directly outside the property. Buses run regularly to the rest of the city and the universities. Problems: Because it is a central, heavily pedestrianised area, driving can be slow, traffic congested, and road layouts confusing for delivery drivers or visitors. Parking Availability: On-street parking is very restricted and expensive. There are a few on-site parking spaces which can be reserved directly with management if available. Secure indoor bicycle storage is provided on-site. Bin Collections & Deliveries: The Blockhouse has a superb on-site concierge and maintenance team, meaning parcel storage and waste management are handled easily within the complex. Anti-Social Behaviour: While central Brighton and the London Road experience standard city-centre nightlife foot traffic, residents at The Blockhouse feels very secure as a gated complex with 24/7 security and it's on-site team. Traffic & Noise: Because Pelham Street sits right next to the vibrant North Laine, daytime hustle and weekend nightlife noise are part of everyday life. However, the building has excellent insulation and street noise is well-blocked out.

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

Building management always respond quickly, professionally, and in a timely manner to any issues or problems that I have had. The on-site team and Reception staff acknowledge and address maintenance requests very quickly and handle all of my concerns in a polite, professional, and approachable manner. Reporting Facilities: Tenants can log problems or report issues directly through an on-site app.

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

Pros: Incredible Insulation: You rarely, if ever, need to turn the heating on during the winter, meaning energy costs are predominantly just for hot water. Seamless Management: The on-site front-of-house team and property management are highly proactive, acknowledging and fixing maintenance requests very quickly. Cons: Depending on where your flat sits in Block A, you may find the layout regarding the lift slightly frustrating. Car Parking Scarcity: Secure on-site parking spaces are incredibly limited.

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

Good area lots of shops and amenities. Close to beach which is lovely and also to Aldi which is very helpful for shopping

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

Responded quickly and amazingly to any issues we had.

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

Seagulls are really loud but that is obviously just a Brighton thing

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

The location of the Blockhouse is perfect as it sits right in the heart of Brighton. You walk out of the building and you are right next to the Laines. There are numerous coffee shops, cute independent businesses and smiley faces right at your doorstep. Living in The Blockhouse means to truly experience what Brighton is. I think a lot of other BTRs in the city are quite remote and you miss out from what is happening, but The Blockhouse is unique in that you get to live in luxury whilst also being in the centre. In terms of transport links, you are a 7' walk from the train station which goes to London in an hour. There are also 3 different bus stops (2 behind the building and 1 on the side) which connect you to the entire city and there are buses literally every 3 minutes. For parking availability you can ask the building to see if there is a free car park space to reserve inside the premises but if not, I used the Trafalgar street car park my first year living here and it was absolutely fine, nor did I ever have any concerns about anti-social behaviour. It's in a location that is well connected and so even as a single woman I felt completely safe walking home at night.

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

Responded right away (if it was working hours), listened to me and resolved the issue as quickly as possible!

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

I wish I knew how easy it would be to move to a new city by myself because when I moved to The Blockhouse I genuinely felt like I had a community. If you are thinking of moving in here, do it!! It's a lovely space and the residents try to look after it and it's quite nice to have events to get to know your neighbours.

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.