A guide to living in Birmingham

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

Great area and very convenient. Transport links within a 10 minute walk (maximum), plenty of nearby shops. It’s a lively area without the anti-social behaviours. Only issue is parking, only option is on street parking (mostly paid) or to pay for a space in the car park- but it’s expected being within the city centre.

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

As well as they could’ve. I was very unlucky and had a few things happen that were not necessarily in my control (nor at the fault of management). But issues tended to be resolved quickly and Ben in maintenance was always so friendly and reliable. A great guy.

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

I wish I knew the extent of how much work and how long the work to the building would take (for noise purposes, especially working from home) . I’m pretty sure it’s over now so shouldn’t be a problem for any future residents. But besides that, everything was great and got what I expected.

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

It’s in a great location and there are many great amenities within the development and shops / restaurants surrounding the development. JQ train literally right next to it and the buses are frequent. Bin collection is swift and parking plentiful within and outside.

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

They have given clear and honest advice. In the advent where they can help us e.g repairs and maintenance, they’ve been very quick. In the advent they can’t e.g, they’ve given good advice and alternatives.

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

How to effectively manage the plumbing situations within the apartment.

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

The only good thing is the range of local shops around and also being able to walk 20 minutes to the city center and the bull ring market.

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

With zero empathy, not so quick and mostly very dismissive. It would take a toll on you mentally.

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

I wish I had known that the building’s appearance does not reflect the overall living experience. It looks modern and well-designed, but the quality of some facilities and the way issues are handled by management have been disappointing. poor communication and a lack of empathy from the property management team can really affect how comfortable and supported you feel as a resident.

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

We are thoroughly enjoying our stay at Corkfield. The location is superb, and the proximity to my daughter’s school is especially convenient.

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

Management is amazing, they work really hard for all of us.

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

Amazing environment, we just walked in and straightaway secured the place.

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

I love the fact that it is right off of broad street and close to the train and coach station ! Never had an issues of anisocial behaviour or traffic noise. Bin room is kept clean . Lots of good restuarants around, close to china town, mosely and edgbaston !

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

They sort it out very quickly and professionally, never had an issue.

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

I wish i knew that the building next doors garbage sometimes is left outside on the street which is not a pleasant sight to see and it flies around when it gets windy.