A guide to living in Birmingham

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

Living in Chinatown means there’s plenty of restaurants and cafes which means you will never be bored of all the options available because there is so many. Transport links are great as you’re nearby the 45.47, 35, 16 and 80 bus routes as well as others which all take you to different areas. New street station is also a 7-10 minute walk which is a highlight and has been really helpful during my time at the forum. The only downsides are when big events happen there can be a lot of traffic.

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

They have been helpful but there have been some maintenance requests that were not responded to.

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

It would have been helpful to know about the building works that would be going on and the professional end of tenancy cleaning fees (as outlined in the contract).

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

Centrally located with a bus service outside the building that takes you into the city centre within a few minutes, where there are two train stations from which you have access to anywhere in the country. There is also a coach station nearby that will take you directly to Birmingham, Heathrow and Gatwick airports. While there are 2 corner shops in the area, needs a supermarket. It desperately needs visitor parking.

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

Requests are dealt with in a timely manner, especially by the Property Manager.

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

I can't think of anything at present. I really enjoyed living at Hairpin.

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

Snow Hill Station is right opposite the building. I have not experienced any anti social behaviour. Quiet apartment,

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

There are no pending issues with all equipments working well

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

I was not aware of the bin stores but I was guided by the kind staff.

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

Easy access to Tesco, post office and restaurants in jewelry quarter is a steal. Building sits right beside the Jewelry quarter tram and train station, linking directly to the city center. On the street there are two main buildings and one of them is jewelry store while the other is the Goodsyard, it’s a mini community here and everyone is polite and friendly. The receptionists are all very professional and friendly. Only negative is the parking as parking in the building is limited, however there’s free outer parking and also the jewelry quarter car park is just 3mins walk, so there’s that. Bins are collected frequently than I expect and the designated bin room is quite clean except for the minor bin smell. Yet to notice any anti social behaviour and regarding noise, I’m not sure if there’s any from traffic as my space doesn’t look out to the train station or main road.

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

Yes, I was having issues with my shower head and refrigerator, it was fixed within days.

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

There isn’t enough parking, I would explore my options around street parking or the community car park.

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

In terms of transportation, there are bus lines nearby that go directly to the city center, making commuting quite convenient.

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

The property management team is very responsible and efficient. They have developed a dedicated mobile app for easy repair reporting or inquiries, and the staff are very careful in handling packages and letters.

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

I wish I had known more clearly about the property's orientation and lighting changes before moving in. Although the natural light looked good during the viewing, after actually moving in, I found that the angle and duration of sunlight vary much more than expected across seasons, and the master bedroom receives less direct sunlight in winter. If I had known these details in advance, we would have been more targeted when choosing a specific apartment unit.