Jelson Homes

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

Great quiet place, not much traffic. A lot of parks for kids. Good shops around and great facilities as pharmacy, supermarket and even a spa salon.

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

That is so windy in this area? but otherwise nice place to live and rise children.

What is the best feature of your home:

The private driveway, good size garden and great position.

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

Great village with a community feel and a huge amount of facilities. Direct access only a short ride on the train line to London, Birmingham and beyond.

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

Initially we had a couple of minor issues but Jelson quickly replaced the toilet pan, a couple of kitchen cupboards and some glazing. No questions asked and replaced in a timely manner.

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

Before moving in I was dubious about the proximity to the trainline and almost pulled out because of it. Because we're near the station the trains slow down so it's barely noticeable.

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

The good parts are easy access to public transport to city centre. Plenty of schools, shops and parks around the area for children and the view of the ‘countryside’ is to die for! The location is perfect and there is plenty of fields and nature trails around the area too.

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

A little slow to have the repairs booked in but once the where contractors where here and it was fixed within a week

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

How beautiful the area around us, also how far the local shop is (to walk) around 0.8 miles

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

The good aspect is that the development does not lead anywhere so the only traffic is local residents. The bus service from the village has been discontinued due to cost. This used to go to the nearest local town 3 times daily. Parking is difficult because the roads are narrow. Parking has to take place with 2 wheels on the pavement to allow other road users access. My street is quiet because it is a cul-de-sac and overlooks a public space area which tends to get used as a dog toilet. Bin collections are good and changes are provided by the local council.

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

Very poorly. The management team changed several times so there was no continuity.

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

The width of the roads on the estate makes access very difficult and in order to allow access people have to partially park on the pavements.

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

Local conveniences are great, pubs shops etc! Parking is good as everybody has a driveway. Local parks and schools are good. Good transport links.

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

A lot of chasing on our part to get small things done

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

That there was to be a through road to phase two of this development- we would not have bought this house knowing that!