A guide to living in Birmingham

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

the location is very convenient for living. the building is located close to tesco, the market and the city centre. there are lots of bars and entertainment options nearby. it’s also easy to get anywhere, as the train station and coach station are only a 7 minute walk away, and there are plenty of bus stops nearby.

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

whenever i have a problem, it gets resolved very quickly

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

don’t forget to allow some extra time for cleaning the apartment when you’re moving in. there is a cleaning service before every move-in, but you’ll probably still need to clean some parts yourself

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

Missing a proper supermarket close by. Great community group ‘friends of Bradford street’. Close to badminton and padel.

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

They responded adequate. Parking spots are not limited, be aware of that when you rent here.

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

Different types of contract for tenants. Rather strict at the time.

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

It's a quiet area of Birmingham. Not fully occupied and noise is minimal. Decent location within Jewellery Quarter of Birmingham

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

Event bookings are easily made online and requirements fully met

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

Getting to know all the corners of the building takes a while.

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

Access to everything Birmingham has to offer. Jewellery Quarter is the best spot to be in. Plenty to do

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

Yes - Jay was super helpful getting a few kinks in our flat resolved

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

Wish the bin chutes were working! Only complaint we have

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

Living in the area offers a fantastic balance of convenience and vibrant local amenities. There is a great range of independent shops, cozy cafes, and local restaurants within short walking distance, along with well-maintained green spaces perfect for weekend strolls. Public transport links are excellent, with frequent bus routes and nearby train options making the daily commute straightforward, though peak-time traffic can occasionally cause minor delays. My street is generally quiet and friendly with minimal traffic noise; bin collections are consistently reliable

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

Whenever an issue or maintenance ticket has been submitted, the building management team has been consistently prompt, professional, and clear in their communication.

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

While viewings give you a great feel for the flat, I wish I had known just how peaceful and effective the designated quiet study/work space is. It’s tucked away in a low-traffic corner of the building, making it an incredible hidden perk for getting uninterrupted focus time without needing to head out to a local coffee shop or library.