The Farriers, MK8

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

The area is nice as it's all new and clean. The only thing that would be good to add is some shops close by.

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

Yes, I needed help with the wifi when I moved in and the building management was on the phone to me helping straight away and it was sorted within an hour.

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

Really good area, all the doors are opened via bluetooth so you can't get locked out.

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

Good - Green environment and peaceful living. Concerning fact: Yet to receive bins! Cartons at home!

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

Yes, our property manager Mr Mustafa Dar promptly responded to all our concerns.

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

Not much - I emailed and clarified all queries with Allsop team.

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

I’m really happy living in this area. All the essential shops, restaurants and services are within a 10-minute drive, and the quality of local amenities is very good. Transport links are convenient and I haven’t experienced any major issues. My street is quiet with good parking availability, reliable bin collections and no noticeable anti-social behaviour or traffic noise. Overall, it’s a comfortable and pleasant place to live.

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

Yes, the building management has responded quickly and helpfully to any issues I’ve raised, and communication has always been clear and efficient.

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

Everything has been great overall, but one thing I wish I had known beforehand is that the mobile signal in the area isn’t very strong. It’s not a major issue, but it’s something new neighbours might want to be aware of.

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

Good - new area, design of the houses is not packed, Have a good view with enough privacy. Quite area, bin collections are on time. EPC rating is high as new building give us confidence to move-in. Bad - close to primary school, everyday kids walk pass-by and kick the rocks on pathway to roadside/everywhere for fun. Adults accompanied does not tell the kids to stop and I need to get out of the house to stop them.

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

They have a property manager handling living issues - Mustafa Dar who is very supportive. We emailed him for urgent issue - heating system stopped when outside is 0 degrees!! He reacted superfast and helped us to ensure we can keep warm at nights before repair workman visit. He shows his dedication when he further his arm's length on our long-waited enquiry with finance team. A trustworthy manager in this new site is crucial.

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

Parking - I have only has 1 parking space which I am not aware as we need 2 cars for transports to work. Garden door does not have curtain hangers and rod set up, would prefer to have one for keep house warmer and more privacy.

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

So far so good I am happy with the area I have not experienced any major issues . Parking is good . Bins collected every week.

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

Mustafa Dar has been really proactive in responding to all our queries and makings sure issues are resolved .

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

Non because I checked the area before moving so I knew what to expect .