A guide to living in Birmingham

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

Great area, close to the city centre but reasonably isolated and quiet. Plenty of parking availability, 5 minute walk to new street station.

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

Took 3 months to remove a bed. That wasn't great. Quickly arranged a maintenance visit for a plumbing issue which is good. The issue was not fixed though.

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

I wish I knew the internet speeds were abysmal and unreliable.

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

It’s a lovely area to live in, with a great location and excellent transport links. The bus and train stations are nearby, making it easy to get around. The city centre is also within easy reach, with plenty of shops, pubs and bars to enjoy. There are also lots of shopping centres nearby, making shopping and dining convenient.

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

Whenever I’ve had an issue, the team has been really quick to help. Maintenance problems are usually sorted out without much delay, which is great. The 24-hour security team is also friendly and always on hand to help if needed. It’s reassuring to know there’s always someone around, making the building feel safe and secure.

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

One thing I wish I’d known before moving in is that there’s no temporary parking available for visitors.

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

I am local to the bullring which is very convenient for me. I am also close to the train station which I will be using a lot to go to work so that makes life easier for me as well as as well as being close to a couple of grocery store so I can get a couple of bits and bobs. I don’t really have any complaints about antisocial behaviour or traffic noise however there is ongoing construction work so it is a bit loud in the morning mornings.

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

Only problem I had when I moved in was with my toilet, but that was fixed efficiently.

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

Maybe how noisy the cladding is in the mornings because it can be a bit annoying, especially when I’m trying to sleep

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

Spacious building, friendly staff , ambience and facilities are top notch . It’s a one in all package deal

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

The building management helps you with every issue , I lost my Stanley and with all love and patience they found it for me

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

If I would have known that this building comes with so many benefits , I would have moved here prior here

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

There are many restaurants around, like fast food places, cafes even a cinema right next door. Transportation is great, there is a tram line, bus stops and train stations nearby. It is a 20 minute walk from the city centre and there are various bicycle parking spots about.

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

they have all been dealt with swiftly. I have not faced any major issues while living here

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

if i had known all the things i know now about cortland, i would have moved in sooner