Wayside, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15

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

The location is excellent. A bus stop is just a two-minute walk away, making daily commuting very convenient. There is also a great primary school right next door, which is a real bonus for families. The neighbourhood is quiet and peaceful, and everything you need is within easy reach. I have not experienced any significant downsides so far.

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

The management team has been cooperative and responsive. Whenever we have raised a concern, they have dealt with it in a timely and professional manner, which gives great peace of mind as a new resident.

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

Honestly, nothing in particular comes to mind. The move-in process was smooth and we felt well-informed from the start.

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

My area is very good place to live, transportation is top notch, restaurants and local shops are easy to reach and there’s no much traffic noise. I’ve got wonderful neighbors as well. In short, it’s a good and peaceful environment

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

They have responded well, and we were satisfied with their response

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

I wish we knew the internet that comes with the house to prepare myself before moving in

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

Living in my local area has its ups and downs. The local shops along Armstrong Road unfortunately let down the overall appearance of the area, lacking in both variety and quality. However, parking is quite convenient, and the street itself is very quiet, which is a plus. My neighbours are friendly, contributing to a pleasant community atmosphere. On the downside, bin collection, especially on recycling days, has been hit and miss. The bin men haven't been very accommodating in taking away our extra cardboard, likely due to many of us moving in recently. Despite these minor issues, I am very happy here, and overall, it's a great place to live.

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

I had to contact building management once about the outside tap not working. They responded quickly and provided clear instructions on what to do. The site manager was very helpful and even came to show me where the valve was to turn the water on, resolving the issue efficiently.

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

One thing I wish I had known before moving in is the location of all the utility shut-off valves. Not just the stop cock under the sink. While the site manager was helpful in showing me where the water valve was, having that information upfront would have been beneficial. Additionally, I recommend checking the availability of nearby amenities, like grocery stores and public transport options, as they can significantly enhance your living experience. Overall, getting to know the neighbourhood and its conveniences can make settling in much easier for new neighbours.

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

We moved to this property on 1st of July. The overall experience is quite good. The house design and facilities are great. Access to public transport is just at 2 min walk.

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

We just moved in 3 weeks ago and havn't raised any request yet, so not able to answer this.

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

Some of the houses are still under construction because of which we face noise issue all day.

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

Good transport links, close to city centre. Lacks local shop, nowhere you can just nip to by foot. Street remains closed at one end because of building work currently so street is residents only. No real traffic disturbance.

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

We are still awaiting repairs to be done that we raised when we moved in. Nothing urgent but would expect this to have happened by now.

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

We wish we had have known how poor the grass was and quite how much time, effort and money we have had to put in to get it to an okay state. We also had unnecessary anxiety over what the neighbours would be like but everyone has been genuinely lovely so we needent have worried!