A guide to living in Birmingham

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

It's a quiet area of Birmingham. Not fully occupied and noise is minimal. Decent location within Jewellery Quarter of Birmingham

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

Event bookings are easily made online and requirements fully met

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

Getting to know all the corners of the building takes a while.

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

Access to everything Birmingham has to offer. Jewellery Quarter is the best spot to be in. Plenty to do

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

Yes - Jay was super helpful getting a few kinks in our flat resolved

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

Wish the bin chutes were working! Only complaint we have

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

Living in the area offers a fantastic balance of convenience and vibrant local amenities. There is a great range of independent shops, cozy cafes, and local restaurants within short walking distance, along with well-maintained green spaces perfect for weekend strolls. Public transport links are excellent, with frequent bus routes and nearby train options making the daily commute straightforward, though peak-time traffic can occasionally cause minor delays. My street is generally quiet and friendly with minimal traffic noise; bin collections are consistently reliable

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

Whenever an issue or maintenance ticket has been submitted, the building management team has been consistently prompt, professional, and clear in their communication.

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

While viewings give you a great feel for the flat, I wish I had known just how peaceful and effective the designated quiet study/work space is. It’s tucked away in a low-traffic corner of the building, making it an incredible hidden perk for getting uninterrupted focus time without needing to head out to a local coffee shop or library.

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Living at Moda, The Maker is highly convenient. The location is excellent, just a short walk to Birmingham New Street and the Mailbox. There are plenty of great cafes, restaurants, and bars right on our doorstep. Transport links are fantastic, making commuting very easy.

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

Whenever I have raised a minor issue or a maintenance request, the management team has responded very quickly. They are polite, take the problem seriously, and usually resolve it efficiently. I feel well-supported living here.

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

I wish I had known exactly where the designated bin stores were located and how the recycling system works before moving in. It took me a while to figure out the correct procedure for disposing of general waste and cardboard, as the instructions weren't very clear initially.

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

There are plenty of great cafés, restaurants, and two food halls nearby, so you'll have lots of options to choose from. The location is super convenient too, with New Street Station and bus stops just around the corner. You're also only a short walk from the Bullring and Tesco Express, making shopping and day-to-day essentials really easy.

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

Yes, the building management always gets back to us within a day.

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

I wish I had known in advance that the apartment does not come with a microwave, but that is only a minor issue. Overall, we have really enjoyed living here. The application process was quick and straightforward, and our experience has been very positive.