A guide to living in Birmingham

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

The location is absolutely fantastic—literally right next to the train and metro station, and within walking distance of the city centre. It’s also incredibly convenient for taking my dog out for walks. I’m just looking forward to the shortcut to the train station opening very soon, which will make the location even more convenient.

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

I haven’t had any problems or issues to raise so far, but the building management and reception team have always been very helpful, friendly, and approachable.

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

Honestly, nothing in particular. Everything has been as expected, and I’ve been very happy with my decision to move in.

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

Snow Hill station and other transport links are very close, which makes getting around easy. The city centre is also walkable. The area around Makers place is really convenient, with lots of shops and restaurants.

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

I’ve only just moved in, so I haven’t had any problems or issues to raise with the building management yet.

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

Overall, I’m happy with the building and the location.

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

Makers place has everything you need inside the building and just outside. Great selection of shops, quiet area, safe and good transport.

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

The management have been very good and helpful every step of the way

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

You can take a train to London just outside the building. The station is right outside which is very convenient

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

Living in Chinatown means there’s plenty of restaurants and cafes which means you will never be bored of all the options available because there is so many. Transport links are great as you’re nearby the 45.47, 35, 16 and 80 bus routes as well as others which all take you to different areas. New street station is also a 7-10 minute walk which is a highlight and has been really helpful during my time at the forum. The only downsides are when big events happen there can be a lot of traffic.

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

They have been helpful but there have been some maintenance requests that were not responded to.

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

It would have been helpful to know about the building works that would be going on and the professional end of tenancy cleaning fees (as outlined in the contract).

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

Centrally located with a bus service outside the building that takes you into the city centre within a few minutes, where there are two train stations from which you have access to anywhere in the country. There is also a coach station nearby that will take you directly to Birmingham, Heathrow and Gatwick airports. While there are 2 corner shops in the area, needs a supermarket. It desperately needs visitor parking.

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

Requests are dealt with in a timely manner, especially by the Property Manager.

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

I can't think of anything at present. I really enjoyed living at Hairpin.