Greystar, The Almere

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

The view was amazing and the community was very friendly and welcoming. The staff were professional and amazing! They helped us with all our queries, and we never had any issues that could not be solved swiftly. Being close to the local amenities was also a big positive. The only issues were that the top floor apartments got very hot, which meant we had to keep the windows open to cool down in the summer. This alone was not an issue but it was the noise from the city center during the evening could be quite distracting. Parking was also limited and very expensive if you wanted to keep in in the underground parking location. There was parking available but this was 5 mins walk across the street.

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

They were quick to act and it felt that we were being listened too.

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

How hot the apartment would get in the summer. Would definitely need to purchase a AC to cope with the heat.

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

The location is very convenient, with a large supermarket , restaurants, cafes, a shopping centre and the train station nearby. However, the area around the building could be improved, as there is not enough landscaping or a children’s playground.

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

Building management has always responded helpfully and professionally to any issues we have raised and has done their best to resolve them promptly.

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

I wish I had known more in advance about the heating and utility bills. The building is genuinely energy-efficient, which is a great advantage. The sound insulation is also very good, and I hardly ever hear my neighbours. Any technical issues are resolved quickly with the help of the building manager.

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

Central location with plenty of amenities and things to do in the local area. Train station is only a 10min walk away providing fast connections to places like London, Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. For me this is the perfect location for urban living.

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

The building management team has consistently shown kindness toward me. Christina, in particular, is outstanding and regularly exceeds expectations with first-class customer service. Christina is a genuine asset to the building and the business; she responds quickly to my questions and is always available to assist with any issues. I would recommend her as the point of contact for anyone looking to make enquiries about the building; she is an exemplary professional whose welcoming manner reliably creates a positive customer experience.

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

The only downside to the building is the lack of a gym, which is offered by other BTR’s in the area.

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

Great central location for all shops, bars and easy access to Train station - Quiet during the week - occasional noise increase at weekend but we are in the heart of the city

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

Very efficient - always polite and knowledgeable - would highly recommend

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

Smoking definitely happens despite being banned ***

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

I’m happy that train station, Sainsbury’s and parks and lakes. This is all that I need. The only thing I worry about is the Hub and bars. It’s too noisy in summer when your window is opened and bar staff throwing out an a empty button

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

Any email was answered the same day. Any issue were resolved

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

The pink lights from the moxy hotel in my windows.