The Kimmeridge, OX2

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

Overall, one of the strengths of the area and of the street/block in particular is that it feels extremely safe, albeit noisy because of the ring road close-by (but the building has really good noise insulation!). Transport to the centre is relatively limited and the works on Botley bridge have been a hurdle. However, there are other positive sides that outweigh these disadvantages, including the availability of shops at the retail park (10 minutes walk away) and a good café downstairs. Although the block is clearly up and coming (with more businesses opening up soon, such as a good yoga studio), one thing that could improve is variety in restaurants.

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

The building management and reception staff has been very responsive to various problems, particularly plumbing issues on different occasions.

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

New builds can be unpredictable in terms of structural, such as plumbing, issues.

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

The property is on Botley road. The only disadvantage is the bridge to Oxford being under construction. We rely on public transport, so that means we are severely delayed getting to city center. However it is set to open in the next couple of months, so hopefully that will be solved.

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

I requested help with repairs at home. They arranged for repairs within the week.

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

Maybe that the flat does not receive direct sunlight during any part of the day.

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

Overall, living in my local area has been wonderful. It's close to downtown and the building/flat is super nice.

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

Yes, they have. And I owe a lot to the building management team for this. Originally, I was living in apartment that did not allow me to have pets. Since I wanted to get a dog this year, I approached the building management team for support and to see if I could move apartments. It was a lot of work on their end, but they were super supportive, and in the end it worked out! It really demonstrated how much work and care they devote to the residents here, and I am very blessed to have them run my building. Really great people that work here - nothing but respect and gratitude on my end.

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

I guess it took me a while to figure out how the washing machine works. But, that was mostly my fault since I didn't read the welcome packet thoroughly enough. I also really underestimated the community I would find and build here. My neighbours are really lovely!

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

Great to place to live. The apartments of well made and well maintained. Excellent and very friendly property management team. I would recommend this place highly to live.

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

The property management team are one of the best and respond to any issues promptly.

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

The property service team here are great if this is something of importance to you when choosing a place to live.

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

There are a number of nice shops in the local area, including restaurants, cafés and coffee shops. As well as a good number of Supermarkets to choose from. There are more than enough bins, but they don’t always get collected weekly. Our internal facing apartment doesn’t get much noise.

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

We’ve only asked the building management team to respond to one small issue and they responded promptly and fixed it without any hassle

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

The utility bills are slightly more expensive than we are expecting in a brand-new build flat