The Farriers, MK8

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

I feel that the area needs developing in terms of local amenities like shops, restaurants etc. The phone service also needs to be sorted as there is none due to it being a new development. Other than that, I am thoroughly enjoying my new home.

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

Yes, Mustafa has been outstanding. I had an issue with my dishwasher and once I had raised this, he had this resolved the next day.

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

I would have liked to have guidance on how to set up my heating and hot water on to a timer as the facilities here are completely new and I have no experience in using anything like this before.

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

Great open spaces and walking trails for our little Dog. The area would benefit from more local facilities such as a gym, a Swimming pool, restaurants, and convenience stores. The access road is somewhat disappointing. But I believe this is just while the building is ongoing. It has caused many delivery attempts to be aborted and angry uber drivers

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

Mustafa Dar has been quick and responsive to any issues that we have come across.

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

It would be nice to know when the Shetland drive road will be open from all directions.

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

The neighborhood stands out for how well-maintained and quiet it is, offering a calm, relaxed atmosphere that’s perfect for families or anyone looking to escape the noise of busier areas. However, one thing to be aware of is the limited availability of shops and stores nearby which means a bit of extra travel for certain goods or services.

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

Property Manager Mustafa Dar has been exceptionally helpful, insightful, and professional. Always quick to respond and resolve any issues that arise, and does so with a consistently polite and respectful approach.

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

Limited availability of shops, stores and services nearby

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

Excellent property, spacious rooms, quality kitchen and bathrooms, lovely garden, and storage shed. Whitehouse is well laid out, and despite the new building work, there is no noise or inconvenience. The locality is provisioned with open park spaces, a cafe and pharmacy next to the NHS Surgery, and several new schools. Property management is very efficient, and Mustafa Dar responds effectively when we have questions.

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

A couple of minor issues we had on moving in were managed by Mustafa quickly and all resolved.

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

Whitehouse is a new area still being developed. Good mix of families already resident gives a nice sense of community. The property has a number of cupboards but no hanging rails. All properties have allocated car parking space and electric charging in place.

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

Still a building site, no local shops, pretty fields and nice open spaces, good prospects for the future but is a work in progress in terms of infrarstructure

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

Yes, our air source heat pump was fixed very fast, extra keys provided quickly as well.

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

It would have been good to know the garden would be overgrown to begin with