A guide to living in Birmingham

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

The area is perfect if you want a place close to the city centre but also quiet. It’s roughly a 15 minute walk, which makes commuting and days out really convenient. The shops here are great, with a Tesco that’s very handy and a small Co-op nearby. The tram is a 3 min walk and the bus stop is right outside ! Just a 5 minute walk into the Jewellery Quarter, there are multiple shops and takeaway options, with restaurants offering a wide range of cuisines. Bins are collected regularly and the area is well maintained. Everyone around here is really friendly, there’s no traffic noise, and I sleep soundly through the night every night.

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

The building management has been very responsive whenever I’ve raised any issues. For example, my parcel was delivered to the wrong location while I was out, and when I contacted reception they immediately arranged for it to be safely stored in the parcel room. On another occasion, a lightbulb in my apartment stopped working and maintenance came to replace it straight away. Overall, issues are dealt with quickly and efficiently.

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

I didn’t have any major surprises when moving in, as everything was fairly in line with what I expected from the viewing. Overall, the experience has been very straightforward and positive.

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

Good Easy access to local attractions and transport Bad Noise particularly at night especially at weekends

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

Yes but a bit late It would be nice if it was quicker

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

Gym would be brilliant More spacious work area That is it

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

We absolutely love the area, right in the centre of Birmingham and yet still pretty peaceful and quiet. Transport links are brilliant. I work on the railway, so just having a short walk to New Street station is perfect for me! Whilst it does cost to park here, we definitely appreciate how secure the car park is and that there’s no way for non residents to access it.

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

Yes, there was a leak coming from under the bath when we moved in. This was put right literally the next day!

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

None at all, the whole experience has been perfect. Can’t fault anything!

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

Such a great location, with all the essentials right on your doorstep. The team in the building is always friendly and genuinely helpful, and it truly feels like they want to get to know you and make sure you feel at home. They host regular events and add thoughtful touches depending on the occasion. On Earth Day, for example, they handed out fruit and plants, which really shows how much they care. A very special shoutout to Eleni, Naqqash, Abdullah & Mikey! We have not experienced any issues so far, and based on the impression they have made, I trust anything that comes up will be handled well.

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

We have not experienced any issues, and the impression we have gained gives me confidence that anything that arises will be dealt with properly.

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

I can’t think of anything, the handbook is very helpful.

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

It’s a great area as you get the city centre benefits with it still being peaceful. The train station and metro give good connections, although West Midlands rail aren’t always the most reliable, and you can also walk into town within 20-30 mins. Loads of shops bars restaurants, independent and chain, and events on so it’s great for social life

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

I’ve not had to raise any issues yet. I had no parking space allocated when I first moved in due to delays in communication from the landlord but it was resolved after being given a temporary space

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

I can’t think of anything that I’ve come across yet