A guide to living in Birmingham

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

ambulances and police cars pass by alot but everything else is good and feels pretty safe as well. Good range of supermarkets

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

They were very accommodating and were able to give us solutions very quickly

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

Train station is a bit of a walk , very nice area and close to everything

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I feel very safe here, and the staff is consistently friendly and approachable. The public areas are always well-maintained, which makes the environment pleasant and welcoming. I particularly enjoy the social events, as they make it easy to connect with others in the community.

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

he building management has been responsive and helpful whenever I’ve raised any issues, addressing them promptly and professionally.

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

The car park is quite popular, so spaces may not always be immediately available.

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It’s a nice apartment to live in and very convenient,safe .have private car park and nice garden area to walk .

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

Very responsive and helpful ,helped to sort problems quickly .try to solve problems in a good way

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

Nothing really ,I’ve know most of the concerns before moving in .

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Living at Apo at The Holloway has been a fantastic experience. The location is unbeatable; you have the best of Birmingham’s shops and restaurants at The Mailbox and Grand Central just minutes away. There’s a brilliant range of bars and local gyms, and the nearby canal walks provide a lovely escape for some open space. Transport links are incredibly convenient, with New Street Station practically on the doorstep, making commuting effortless. Life on the street itself is great—it feels safe, the building management handles bin collections perfectly, and despite being so central, the soundproofing is excellent, so traffic noise is never an issue. The community atmosphere here is top-notch, and the staff are always helpful and friendly. Highly recommended for anyone wanting high-quality city living!"

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

The building management at Apo has been consistently professional and proactive. Whenever I’ve raised a maintenance request or a general query via the resident app, the team has responded rapidly—often within the same day. They don't just acknowledge the issue; they provide clear timelines for resolution and follow up to ensure everything is sorted to a high standard, which makes living here feel very well-supported.

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

One thing I wish I had known—in the best way possible—is just how much the resident app and community events actually shape your lifestyle here. From a typical viewing, you see the beautiful bricks and mortar, but you don't realize how much you'll come to rely on the app for everything from unlocking doors to booking the shared spaces.

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There are many corner shops and convenience stores in the area and a larger supermarket is only a 20 minute walk away so very handy. Transport links are good with new street station relatively close by and a bus stop just outside of the building. Parking is not great being permit only and no guest parking is available on site which makes guest visiting difficult. The street is not the cleanest and is not the most amazing area but the building itself is lovely and feels very safe.

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

We have not needed to raise any issues but when we moved in all questions were answered and maintenance requests are dealt with in a timely manner.

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

I wish I had known there is no guest parking available. It says guest parking on the ila app so would have been nice to know this is not available here.