A guide to living in Staffordshire

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

Have lived at Arkall Farm for less than a week and have found that it is very accessible to the local shops, retail park, railway station if driving. I have children who will attend a local senior school within walking distance. Our street is quiet even with some construction work at the end of the Avenue. The construction workers are very respectful when homes are occupied and do not park outside of homes/driveways. I've not had bins delivered yet but have had a calendar of collections from the local council. Lots of families on the estate and there is a dog walk area with bins so great for walking the dog. Just outside the estate there is a local Co-op store with a postbox and In-Locker facilities. I've not yet found anything I don't like.

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

The viewing and application process was pretty seamless which is quite a surprise when privately renting. The staff at Lloyds Living have been fantastic and very professional from my first initial enquiry right up to getting the keys. I have no complaints.

What is the best feature of your home:

It's hard to pick just one but for me it's probably the kitchen. All modern and plenty of space and easy to clean and maintain.

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

The development is still in the process of being built but the plan is that there will be more parks, shop and school so when this is complete this will be good. Transport out of the development unless you drive isn’t great.

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

We had a leak during our first few weeks here and the out of hours team simple life use were useless and quite frankly rude and not understanding in the slightest however when Monday came the simple life team sorted it out promptly so for that we are grateful.

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

We wish we’d viewed the property before - we were made to think that this wasn’t an option and had to go off the video viewing.

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

There is a lovely selection of shops and a lovely family pub that is stunning. Lovely area , nice quiet and relaxed.

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

They have answered and replied to me quickly and prompt when I have had issues.

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

I would have liked to have been offered a 3 bedroom house, and I’ve asked about this since and was told none are available.

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

Love the house, but the area isn’t great. Roads are very pot holey, and people within the area aren’t friendly.

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

Very prompt & helpful. Haven’t had to raise any issues, but any queries were answered quickly.

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

How rough the surrounding area is. Very built up when you go into burton.

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

The overall experience is good, our house and so too our neighbours are lovely. However there are some glaring issues. Notably the nearest bus stop is nearly a half an hour walk away and the only walkable route in and out of the estate closes at 6pm. On top of this the taxi shuttle service is being removed as of today which is a great concern for those of us who rely on public transport to get to and from work. I hope these issues can be addressed as soon as possible.

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

Upon moving in to our property there was serious plumbing issues which required two days of work from our driveway. The plumbers and tradesman were all very polite and understanding of our problems and promptly sorted out issues.

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

That pedestrians access to the estate is shut off after 6pm every night with no alternative path to walk back into the community