A guide to living in Birmingham

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

The best part about living here is having an Aldi so nearby . Cannon hill park is also walking distance from here and it’s a great place to hang out . Connectivity is pretty good , with there being buses going to the city . The only downside is that there isn’t a train station nearby . It’s also quite noisy with a lot of traffic sounds at night , but otherwise , the location of the property is quite good and accessible .

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

Yes , the management has always been prompt about responding to any maintenance related problems .

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

Higher floors facing Pershore road is noise at night .

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

Nice area, good public transport links and close to Edgbaston Village. Near to parks and communal spaces.

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

Maintenance requests were responded to quickly and work completed to a good standard.

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

The area surrounding the building within 10 minutes walk is great.

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

Great location with access to restaurants and train station. The accommodation has common areas with a gym which is a great bonus.

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

Yes responded to problems in a timely manner and resolved the issue,

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

Would have been good to know about that the internet provider cannot be chosen by us

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

The location is very convenient, with easy access to Birmingham city centre and the University of Birmingham. There are supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, and other everyday amenities within walking distance, making daily life very convenient. Public transport links are excellent, with frequent buses and good road connections. The neighbourhood feels safe and quiet overall, and I have not experienced any issues with noise or anti-social behaviour since moving in.

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

Although I have only been living here for a short time, the building management has been very responsive and helpful. They have answered my questions promptly, kept me updated throughout the move-in process, and have always been friendly and professional. So far, I have been very happy with the level of support they provide.

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

One thing I wish I had known before moving in is how useful the resident apps are. Make sure to set up Parcel SafePlace, ActiveBuilding, and Switch2 as early as possible, as they make parcel deliveries, maintenance requests, and utility management much easier. Also, the co-working spaces and resident lounge are great places to work or relax, so they are definitely worth making use of.

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

Fantastic location in leafy Edgbaston, right next to the beautiful Cannon Hill Park. The neighbourhood is peaceful, quiet, and surrounded by plenty of greenery, making it a lovely place to relax and unwind. At the same time, it’s conveniently located not far from Birmingham City Centre, so you can easily enjoy the best of both worlds — a tranquil residential setting with the city’s attractions and amenities within easy reach.

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

Not had any issue so far but I've seen the property managers respond swiftly to issues raised by other residents.

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

I think a nice-to-have that is missing is a fully equipped gym. I wonder if they can partner with Puregym in the same building to give residents of Corkfield discounts.