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:

There's a lot of shops nearby and Cannon Hill park is right around the corner which is really nice. Unfortunately this area of Birmingham has some issues with antisocial behaviour, but the property itself is fairly secure. Traffic noise is loud since it is located next to two main roads, but parking is available locally.

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

They have always responded in a timely manner. The provision of a 24 hour reception also helps.

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

I would highly recommend checking the local area first and seeing it for yourself. Keep in mind all the optional extras available too like parking.

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:

Overall, it’s a pleasant area to live with a good selection of local shops, supermarkets, cafés and restaurants within easy reach\. There are several parks and green spaces nearby, making it ideal for walking and outdoor activities.

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

I reported an issue with the shower head, and the building management responded promptly and arranged for it to be looked into. The issue was handled professionally, and the communication throughout the process was helpful.

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

I wish I had known more about the day-to-day living experience, such as noise levels, parking availability and how quickly maintenance requests are handled. Overall, it has been a positive place to live and the community is friendly.