Simple Life at Durban Mill, OL8

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

This place is really nice to live, even it is located in Oldham but separated from rest of the area, very calm and peaceful. The only bed aspect which I think and I really suffered with this problem is slow internet. Virgin Media and others are just around the corner but they are not moving inside our area to give us faster broadband.

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

The building management usually responds in time sometimes there can be a delay but usually the problem is resolved

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

I think there is nothing bad living here only downside is the size of the houses is a bit on the smaller side but I don't regret my decision moving here. Internet speed is a pain. 4 years now but still no Broadband.

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

10 minute drive from tescos/aldi's and asda. There is a small asda a short walk away. Bus links into town centre very good and frequent. Would be good if it were closer to a tram stop. bin collections come well and never miss. There was an anti social tenant living a few doors down but they seemed to have gone now, it's a very family oriented site with lots of kids playing and I love that animals are allowed in the houses as it's nice being able to keep your pets with you and also see other cats and dogs.

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

Any property issues are responded to quickly and dealt with for us. But we have barely had any issues to raise

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

Nothing really, everything was clear when moving in, the process was quick and simple

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

Mostly good neighbours. Nice and peaceful area.

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

It has been okay, not the best and quickest management but it gets done in the end.

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

A small tip that I would give is to set and decorate your house well as all houses are nicely decorated.

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

The area of this estate is overall good, its quiet without being too far from any imenities, there are a number of local shops and you are close to other services such as gp and a pharmacy. Parks and open spaces are limited but there is larger parks available after a short drive. On street parking is limited due to the streets design but individual house usually have plenty for residents. Bin collections are great with a large allocation for recycling etc. There are very few issues as it is a closed estate, however you do get school kids walk through from the local academy so littering does occur occasionally.

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

Mostly excellent, there has only been one occasion where I was waiting to hear back about a repair. It is now fixed however. The fixflo service is great though and helps keep you up to date with the process.

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

Great place to live. Make sure you can drive though as a lot of the better amenities are too far away to walk Easily.

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

Our home has good motorway links with a small drive to any of the big name supermarkets. The street is reasonably quiet with a very short walk to Merton playing fields to walk your dog.

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

When the boiler broke, they sent someone out within 2 days and the same when the dishwasher broke.

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

Just the back garden being on a slant as when it rains, all the water and mud settles right outside your back door