The Blockhouse, BN1

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

The Block House is located in a very convenient area with everything close by. There are many local shops, restaurants, and cafés within walking distance, and transport links are very good — it’s easy to get around the city. The area feels safe and friendly, and I rarely experience any noise or anti-social behaviour. Parking can be a bit limited at times, but overall it’s a lovely place to live

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

The building management team has been excellent. Whenever I reported an issue, it was handled quickly and professionally. Brunilda and Roben especially have been amazing — they always respond promptly and make sure everything is sorted out efficiently

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

I wish I had known earlier how supportive and friendly the staff are — it would have made my decision even easier! Also, the area is much quieter and more convenient than I expected, with everything close by.

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

The Blockhouse is centrally located in Brighton. It's easy to get to the North Laine shops, or get to Brighton Station for longer trips or commuting to London. There are cafés and pubs nearby, plus a Picturehouse Cinema and lots of independent stores.

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

Quickly and efficiently. A microwave was provided quickly. A fix for opening and closing doors was quick.

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

That events being arranged for residents are put on small posters somewhere near a lift....

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

Good: • lots of cafes and a great location. • busy in the day, yet quiet at night. • lots of things to do here. Bad: • none - we love living here!

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

Yes, any issue is quickly addressed. The maintenance companies used are very friendly and efficient.

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

We wished we knew how windy Brighton would be. It wouldn’t have stopped us moving here, but we could have prepared more (windbreaker, shelter for plants on the balcony etc

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

The surrounding area is a busy place, however the apartment is quiet and peaceful and everyone has been lovely. There has been no signs of antisocial behavior and the bin availability is extremely convenient

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

We haven’t had any issues as of yet but they always offer support

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

I wish we had asked for a balcony apartment however this has not hindered my experience

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

It's super centric, which means I live by very good restaurants and pubs. Because of the way it is built, we get very little outside noise. The only downside is that the surrounding areas can get a bit messy over the weekend.

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

They've been great! They helped us with a faulty fire alarm that kept firing up very early in the morning. We were pretty frustrated with it, but the management team sorted it super quickly.

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

It's quite hard to add your own furniture to a furnished apartment. It sounds very dumb, but I initially thought I would have more chance to move things around and add my own furniture, but it didn't!