Orchid Court, WD17

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

You are within walking distance of all the local shops , pubs and restaurants. Parking is slightly more difficult if you have visitors as there isn’t many spaces for visitors to park.

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

We have had a few issues within the property and unfortunately happened over the bank holiday period however the building manager responded to emails within 24 hours and the maintenance men are coming to sort the issues

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

The lifts are still incomplete. You are able to use them but they don’t look very nice. I hope they will be finished soon.

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

Good quality development. Local Parking is an issue, but secure underground parking is offered. Traffic is there but triple glazing drowns out the noise.

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

There’s a kwikfit just nearby and it is quite an eyesore

What is the best feature of your home:

I love the 2 floor aspect to the flat, and the rooms are a huge size

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

Overall the property is lovely, the location is excellent, being very close to the town Centre and mainline station. Although it’s on the main road, you do not hear any traffic noises at any time of the day, it’s always very peaceful even when you’re outside on your patio. I cannot think of any dislikes regarding the area the property is located.

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

I wish I had read and understood what communal heating is before I’d purchased this property, everything else is perfect it’s just the communal heating.

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

The one thing I would change is the communal heating, this has proved to be quite expensive, you’re tied into using a company who supply heating to the whole building, you cannot change. Usually if you’re not happy with an energy supplier you can change to another supplier and even get a cheaper deal. Living here doesn’t give you this option, you’re stuck with the same supplier. As a customer I should have the choice to switch to any supplier and find better deals, I have found this communal heating costing more. I would advise anyone buying a property at this development to read and understand how communal heating works before purchasing.

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

The property nicely located nearby watford junction station, with 5 mins walking. It is also convenient to visit the market etc. dislike goes to the management of the property. In particular the lift and door checking system. We often encounter with functionless elevator and door access of cycle store.

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

We just move in, have not come to that step. We will see.

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

The exchange takes ages. That’s the only complaint I have.

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

Close to the train station and to the high street, great location

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

Sometimes took up to a week to get a response, but gets things sorted

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

There isn't any food waste bins. It's not a big deal but disappointing.