Simple Life at Holyoake Road, M28

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

Moving here from South Africa and the team at simple life couldn’t have made it any more simple for us. From the communication to the community spirit they have created.

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

That there wasn’t any trees in the garden and that it would be great to have better support for those of use using sustainable cars.

What is the best feature of your home:

Blank canvas of decor so you can make it yours own!

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

Lovely peaceful area to live! Not too far from main city Manchester & there’s multiple public transport options that are easily accessible. Would highly recommend!

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

I’ve raised a few issues which have all been dealt with the next day or the same week.

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

I didn’t realise there’s no lift & no cameras in the parking area - hasn’t been an issue anyways but would’ve been nice to know

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

It was difficult and mostly did not get a response

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

The poor customer service of Simple Life Homes ......

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

A nice location to live, good transport links by walkden train station and regular buses. Amenities very close by. Nice, friendly neighbours Parking is very problematic, tenants do not use driveways and so park on the road, often blocking other drive ways. Difficult for visitors to park safely and quite often have to park some distance away. Do have the odd resident that like to throw regular parties which quite often go on into the early hours of the morning Not much traffic noise, regular trains however you soon get used to them Weekly bin collections which include a weekly collection of food and garden waste, and recyclable materials alternating between blue bin (paper and cardboard) and brown bin (plastic and aluminium), general waste (black bin) emptied every 3 weeks however not problematic if recycling is done correctly

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

Issues dealt with promptly with regular updates via the website

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

Parking difficulties, especially for visitors and multi car households

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

Lots of shops nearby at the retail park - good selection of food and other shops. Bars and restaurants available slightly further away Backs on to the train line which can be quite noisy.

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

That any repairs required on the property, of which there are a number, are not done prior to your move in date and therefore workmen need access to your property once you’ve moved your belongings in and don’t always tell you they’re coming.

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

Proximity to train line, if sleeping in the bedroom the noise can wake you up at 6am