Apartment 1005, The Almere, 353 Avebury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9

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

Being so close to milton keynes central station has been very helpful. It's a 10 minute walk, or a 3 minute scooter/bike ride or a £5 Uber ride if it's raining. So convenient. Parking in the garage is great, car and belongings are safe and secure (and dry). Everybody in the building to the management, staff and every resident we've come in contact with has been lovely. We never have any issues with hearing noises from neighbors which was a concern in moving into a flat - but it's no issue here. On new years eve it was great b/c from our flat we could see all the fireworks all around the city from the comfort of our home! Of course, it goes without saying that being within a block of grocery stores, the mall, a gym and dozen of restaurants is incredible. We feel very lucky to live here. We could even walk to the Milton Keynes Theater for the Pantamine show last Christmas.

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

Quickly and has always fixed any problem we've had with one go.

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

How great the restaurants are that are just right around the corner!

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

The Almere is in the most idyllic location in Milton Keynes. Sainsbury's is right across the street so we have the easiest, fastest access to groceries. We found an amazing Thai massage spa across the street that we visit at least a couple times a month, our gym (Bannatynes) is literally the building right next door to our flat - and the mall is just a block away. And the train station is a 10 minute walk (or a 3 minutes Lime bike/scooter away). Then there's a dozen restaurants all within the same block as our flat! Everything from nice/fancy restaurants, to faster-food places like Nandos. Every amenity is within walking distance - I can't imagine why anyone would choose to live anywhere else if they're looking for flat-living!

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

The couple of times we had to put in for maintenance requests - we've been serviced within a day, if not the very same day! Even once on a bank holiday!! And they come into our flat with the best attitude - friendly, helpful, personable - I've never once experienced anyone here with a gripey disposition. Always cheery and lovely.

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

Everybody here is very accommodating and helpful. Check out all the restaurants that are right around the corner- they're really quite good!

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

This is a great location, really central at the Milton Keynes, you can get to the large shopping area within 10 minutes, and 1 min across the street you have one large sainsburys, it's not bad to reach out to the train station as well, just at the middle stage, far away enough to avoid the crowds but still not a hassle. Campbell park is really nice within 20mins walk.

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

They replied quite promptly and always did their best to explain everything clearly.

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

We should have known this place last year so we can enjoy the great life earlier.

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

They're are a wide selection of restaurants, whether small privately owned or chain restaurants, bars, parking spaces, and also parks nearby, with the shopping mall within walking distance.

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

They've been quick to address any issues I've had.

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

Be prepared to buy a microwave should you find one useful.

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

Good aspects include very good placement of the living, which is very central and close to points of interest.

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

There was an issue with the internet before but everything possible was done in order to restore the connection and we were kept updated

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

The gym is very close by, but it is quite an expensive one