A guide to living in Birmingham

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

Living at The Octagon is city life at its best. You’re right in the heart of the city, so everything is on your doorstep, restaurants, cafés, and shops, with New Street and other stations close by, making transport super easy. It’s modern, lively, and feels safe thanks to the busy central location.

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

The management team has been very quick and professional. I had two minor flat issues, and both were fixed within an hour of mentioning them to reception.

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

Deliveries are super easy thanks to reception, but setting up parcel notifications early makes life even smoother.

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

There are multiple shop options outside the building and is a lively place to live in the centre of the city. Transportation access is very good.

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

The building management is quite helpful and responsive although sometimes factors that are not in control of the management cause some certain delays or issues like front door fixing and stuff like that otherwise the staff is quick to respond.

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

One thing which is the rubbish chute. Although it would make much of a difference but maybe I would be mentally prepared.

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

Great location with loads of take away, restaurants and shops right on Broad Street, plus canals and some work spaces nearby. Transport links are excellent. Downsides are busy nights, some noise and limited parking, but overall very convenient and lively.

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

Any issues raised were dealt with quickly, and communication has been clear and reassuring throughout.

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

I wish I’d known how lively Broad Street gets, especially at weekends, as it can be noisy at times. That said, it’s great being so close to everything, and having a helpful concierge really makes settling in much easier.

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

All the main transport are close to building. All buses take you to straight to city centre, the library and main shopping district with high street shops

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

Emergency issues have been attended really fast by staff on sie

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

I would have taken an apartment facing the main Street on the other side of the building.

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

The area has a huge choice of places to eat, drink and shop, all within walking distance. The canals and nearby open spaces are a nice escape from the city. Public transport is easy

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

The management team communicate well and make sure issues are followed up

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

The apartment furniture is very nice with nice views.