A guide to living in Birmingham

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

Perfectly placed for Chinatown, New Street Station and the Bullring. Private parking available in the Forum. Busy area but no noise inside the flat.

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

Rapid, friendly response. One of the people responsible for maintenance, Christopher, is a maintenance wizard.

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

If you're getting a tesco delivery, they don't tend to come up but if you ask nicely they will.

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

Living in my local area has both positives and negatives. On the plus side, there’s a decent range of local shops, cafes, and restaurants, with a mix of independent and chain options. Several green spaces nearby make it easy to enjoy nature or go for a walk, especially on weekends. Public transport is fairly reliable, with regular buses and train services that connect well to the city centre. However, services can be delayed during peak times or in bad weather. On the downside, parking on my street is quite limited, especially in the evenings, and bin collections can be inconsistent. There’s occasional traffic noise and some issues with anti-social behaviour on weekends, particularly from nearby bars. Still, it’s generally a safe and convenient area to live in.

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

Building management has been generally responsive to urgent issues, but slower to act on minor or non-urgent concerns. Communication is polite, though follow-ups are sometimes needed to ensure resolution.

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

I wish I had known how limited the on-street parking can be, especially in the evenings—it often fills up quickly. Also, while the building is mostly quiet, noise from nearby bars can be disruptive on weekends. A helpful tip: get familiar with the bin collection schedule early on, as it’s not clearly communicated and can be inconsistent. For new neighbours, joining the residents’ WhatsApp group has been really useful for updates and building-related advice.

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I really like living here at The mercian for the last 3 years and every thing seems okay. One time we had a problem with hot water but now this is resolved. The workers at the reception are very friendly.

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

Yes. When i have a problem with broken stuff in my apartment.

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

No more anything.It has been a good experience all along

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

Convenience area except when the back door could not used which is so ridiculous for the high price and luxury apartment

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

Rosa, Zain was helping me with good service mind Molly, Charlotte was helping me through the contract and some other things.

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

Nice course like yoga, nice gyms and convenient are

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

5 mins walk from the city center, Parking is always available, clean foot paths no Traffic noise & very calm place to live

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

Very quick response, they have an app to call for maintenance which is very easy to use

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

They organize fun networking events which was a good and surprising move