A guide to living in South East England
Average location score
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Excellent
64%
Very Good
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Average
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Disappointing
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Best places to live in South East England
How is ranking calculated?HomeViews Top Rated Development ranking takes into account the Star Rating and the amount of verified reviews over the past 12 months.
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The Almere, MK9
By Native Communities
4.89
(129 reviews)
£1,220-£2,300 pcm
1, 2, 3 beds
Ranked 1st out of 175 in South East England
Ebb & Flow, RG1
By Native Communities
4.81
(113 reviews)
Ranked 2nd out of 175 in South East England
The Marches, GU21
By Native Communities
4.75
(55 reviews)
Ranked 3rd out of 175 in South East England
The Kell, ME4
By Way of Life
4.73
(129 reviews)
Ranked 4th out of 175 in South East England
Howard Court, HP11
By Touchstone
4.69
(114 reviews)
£1,140-£2,225 pcm
Studios, 1, 2 beds
Ranked 5th out of 175 in South East England
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Arun JD (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Kell, ME4
Mar 2025
A Dream Home in Every Way
Arun JD (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Kell, ME4
Mar 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The Kell is in a fantastic location with great access to shops like ASDA, Londis, and Tesco, as well as restaurants like Mast & Riggings and The Deep End. There are also plenty of open spaces nearby. Transport links are convenient, making commuting easy. The area is peaceful, with good parking and well-maintained surroundings. Bin collections are regular, and there are no major issues with noise or anti-social behavior. It’s a peaceful environment to live in, and its proximity to the university makes it even more convenient.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Moving out of my childhood home was difficult, but the team at The Kell made the transition so much easier. From the beginning of moving into a year after I moved out, they were there to assist with paperwork and support me in handling responsibilities. Cameron and Neelam, in particular, made us feel truly valued, and we deeply appreciate all their efforts. Their care for residents went beyond just providing a place to live it was about creating a community where we could grow. They truly helped me navigate the transition smoothly, making sure everything was handled responsibly. We’ll definitely miss this place and the wonderful management team!
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
How amazing the community and management would be! It made settling in so much easier.
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George C (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Hove Gardens, BN3
Mar 2025
Mixed Experience at Hove Gardens: Good Facilities Undermined by Poor Management
George C (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Hove Gardens, BN3
Mar 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
location is great shops easily accessible, trains and buses frequent and nearby. parking isn't great wouldn't recommend if you have a car
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
The building management's response to issues has generally been poor. While they often acknowledge problems and say they will address them, in most cases, there is little to no follow-up, and the issue remains unresolved unless repeatedly chased. This pattern of promising action without delivering has been consistent across various concerns, from maintenance requests to billing queries, and reflects a lack of accountability and effective management.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I wish I had been able to speak with a current resident beforehand to get an honest perspective on what living here is really like. The promotional material and initial impressions don’t reflect the ongoing management issues, delays in resolving problems, and the difficulty in accessing the incentives that were advertised. A resident’s experience would have provided a much clearer picture of what to expect day-to-day.
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Manager response
Hello George, Thank you for your review and valuable feedback your experience at Hove Gardens. I am disappointed to hear about your experience and would welcome the opportunity to speak to you personally, if desired. You can reach me via the resident portal, if you put the communication for my attention. I will discuss in the first your feedback directly with the whole of the Management Team. George, thank you once again, and hope that we can make your life at the community of Hove Gardens more enjoyable. Kind regards, Serena
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Serena Walters, Multi-Site General Manager
Mar 2025
Sia (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Hove Central, BN3
Mar 2025
Fantastic
Sia (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Hove Central, BN3
Mar 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
This part of Hove is a fantastic area. Close to the beach and local shops. Only drawback is the noise from the trains going over the bridge. But a minor thing that you get used to.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
The service is incredible. If ever you have any issues, they're right onto it.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Nothing to add here. It has been as I had hoped and expected.
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Dear Sia Thank you so much for a lovely review and I will share with the team the positive feedback! We are pleased you are loving living the Moda life
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Katja Harjanne, General Manager
Mar 2025
Tenant24 (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Solstice Apartments, MK9
Mar 2025
Getting worse and more expensive
Tenant24 (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Solstice Apartments, MK9
Mar 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The area is a bit rough at night. No free parking options available. CMK shopping center at walking distance, with shops, restaurants and bars.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
No complaints but maintenance services are getting worse.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Phone signal terrible, only WIFI calls. Schools in the area are not good. A few downsides but overall a nice place to stay, even if not cheap at all.
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PhuongT (Tenant)
The Farriers, MK8
Mar 2025
Very nice building with good designed apartments
PhuongT (Tenant)
The Farriers, MK8
Mar 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The building is very close to the train station and there are many restaurants, super markets around. The location is very convenient.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Yes, they respond quite quick with clear details. They also take care of all parcels incase the pople
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Which is the higher floor, the more expensive cost is
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