Simple Life at Highfield Place, L33

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

The development is close to both local shops as well as the town centre which Is good. There have been no issues with our bins being collected and I have experienced no anti social behaviour in the area. The development is also located next to a large open field which is good for the likes of taking your dog for a walk and children.

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

We have had no issues and therefore have hd no reason to raise anything with the building management.

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

I do not believe that there is anything which I would advise for people to consider when moving in. However, I would consider the fact of having no front garden if people have children.

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

Almost zero shops, reataurants/bars within walking distance of this development. Transport links good. Horrendous antisocial behaviour on the field in front, we have to call the police almost weekly. Several break ins have happened on this street, including cars. Parking is also bad, as random people park in or across your driveway as i assume it’s not clear enough that it’s my driveway.. Bin collection is also rubbish, a lot of the time they don’t come on the bank holiday dates they’re supposed to.

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

A different answer from different staff members every time you call. Nobody seems to ever get to the bottom of issues. A lot of issues are out back on yourself to fix which is bizarre considering we are renting. For example our washing machine broke within the first month of us being here and we were told to fix it ourselves??

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

Wish I had done more research about the area & then would not have moved in. Seems to be a different party everyday going on in neighbours gardens so it’s not quiet and peaceful like it was on the viewing day.

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

Not enough parking

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

How busy the road is

What is the best feature of your home:

Having solar panels saves us alot of money over the year on electricity bills

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

Local shops aren’t fantastic. The development would benefit from a known local shop. The town is currently under development as it seems it might have been very run down. Buses seem frequent and train station is 20 mins walk. Between two motorways. Parking is fine, lots of noise at present due to additional works being done on the roads and systems below ground. Bin collection is hit and miss.

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

In general, very good! We have had to contact them twice and they have been efficient and effective.

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

It really helps to get to know your neighbors. We moved to a brand new area in the height of lockdown and neighbours were very friendly.

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

The closest local shop is Tesco by Kirkby station 5 minutes away. The nearest big supermarket is aldi in aintree or Asda at switch island which is not ideal. We don’t have many restaurants in Kirkby but we have lots of open green space which is great for walks. Kirkby train station is within walking distance and a near bus route is very handy for all residents. Parking availability is good on the street, regular bin collections, no traffic noise and no anti social behaviour.

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

I wish we knew how long it was going to take to finish off the building work outside. 8 months on from moving in and they have still not finished the work outside and around the estate.

Please share one thing (or more) which you would change about your development:

One thing I would change would be more outdoor paving stones/ flags instead of grass so that we can fit in more outdoor furniture. We love having friends round.