A guide to living in Buckinghamshire

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

The location of the Almere is second to none! Sainsbury's is across the street and we're surrounded by restaurants and bars of all cuisines and budget. The road links are great to get in an out of the City via car, plus one of the best Malls in the country is in walking distance. Its quite at night with no road or City noise and it feels safe to walk around at night too. The garage underneath provides excellent parking plus there's electric chargers for vehicles too.

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

The Building Management team have been amazing and have gone way beyond the norm to help us settle in and answer any questions we have. They are so genuine and friendly and it resonates in the environment and atmosphere within the Almere building.

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

The unit doesn't come with a microwave (but maybe that's normal in the UK?)

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

Living in Almere is pleasant with many green spaces, good shops, reliable public transport, and low crime. Parking can be tricky at times, but overall it’s a clean, safe, and family-friendly area.

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

Jasmine, Christina, and the entire Almere team have demonstrated exceptional professionalism and efficiency in addressing all concerns. Their dedication greatly contributes to the building’s high standard of management

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

I wish I had known how friendly and helpful the building management and neighbours would be. It’s a very welcoming community, which made settling in much easier than I had expected.

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

We are so pleased with ourselves for finding and choosing the Almere - it is perfect in every single way. The location? We are surrounded by restaurants, we're across the street from our favorite massage studio, Sainsbury's is also just across the street for easy grocery getting, we're a three minute walk to the mall, MK Centre which includes an M&S and John Lewis, etc, etc. We're also very close the MK station for easy access to London on a fast train! Although we haven't used them yet, there's always a few Lime scooters nearby if we want to scoot somewhere faster than walking. The parking garage is excellent, safe and clean. The bins for trash and recycling are easy to access, they have plenty of them and the bin area is kept clean and tidy. Our apartment is very quite - no noise from neighbors or the stree/outside.

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

Jasmine has really helped us out tremendously with the parking garage to make sure we have a spot that really works for us. So appreciative of her above and beyond help with that!

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

How to use the washer/dryer unit is still a mystery to me - I wish there was a video on how to use it, I find the written instructions unclear.

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:

There’s a genuine community feel here—people say hello in the lifts, and the regular events make it easy to get to know your neighbours. As someone who moved to MK from another city, that’s made a huge difference in helping me settle in. The location is fantastic. Whether it’s grabbing coffee, walking to the station, or doing a quick shop, everything is right on your doorstep. You’re close to Campbell Park for green space, and there are plenty of leisure options nearby.

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

The maintenance team is excellent—very responsive and proactive. I once logged a minor issue with my shower, and it was fixed the same day with no fuss.

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

A tip would be to take advantage of the co-working spaces and bookable private areas—they’re perfect for working from home or even hosting small gatherings. And don’t miss out on resident socials—they’re well organised and a great way to make new friends.