A guide to living in Birmingham

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

Lots of shops and restaurants around on the paradise estate and great transport links with bus train and metro very nearby close walks away from the building

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

I did not run into any major issues during my time residing at the octagon

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

Very good views, lots of opportunities to meet other residents with amazing events

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

The location of the apartment is very good. The surrounding area is very quiet and not noisy. There are also convenience stores nearby. However, the garbage room of an apartment has not been opened yet. Every time you throw garbage, you have to go to the parking lot, which is very inconvenient.

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

They will respond very positively every time. Solve the problem very quickly.

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

I hope the garbage disposal area on each floor will be built as soon as possible. The parcel store will be completed as soon as possible, so that I don't have to bother the front desk every time I pick up the express.

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Great experience living here at Corkfield. Feels homely and warm. I was a tad bit distressed with the recent break-ins, that were accidental , but otherwise all good.

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

Prompt service and resolution. Staff is responsive and helpful.

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

Nothing bad. But management needs to be more mindful of the people entering premises as there have been quite a few break-ins recently.

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

The location is excellent and very convenient, right in the city centre. There are plenty of shops, restaurants and supermarkets nearby, and public transport is easily accessible. Overall, it is a very convenient area to live in. And I hope the parking lot could be used asap.

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

The reception staff are always friendly and helpful when I raise an issue. However, the maintenance response could be faster. For example, I reported a broken light in my apartment around two weeks ago, but it has still not been repaired.

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

I wish I had known about the ongoing renovation work, as it can sometimes be quite noisy during the day. I also did not realise how much the film on the windows would affect the view. It would be much nicer if this could be removed once the renovation work is completed.

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

It’s a very convenient area with good transport links and plenty of shops, restaurants and other places nearby. The central location means it can sometimes be busy, but having so much within walking distance is a big advantage.

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

When I moved into my apartment, I noticed a small stain on the mattress and there was also an unusual smell coming from the drainage. I reported the issues and the drainage problem was taken care of. I appreciated the team responding and helping to address the concerns.

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

I would recommend checking everything in the apartment when you first move in and reporting any small issues straight away. The team are approachable and willing to help.