A guide to living in Bristol

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

Its generally very quiet and the front desk is lovely when you are a person with disability. But, the weekends can get noisy.

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

They have all in all been very responsive. Things have to be in stock though.

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

The noise level with both the fire station and the bar, especially on weekends can be horrible. I also feel that the accessible flats should not have been built right next to the fire station.

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

When we moved in the nearest shop was Tescos on Victoria street. The addition of Mokoko and a Sainsbury’s in the building has been massive. Pasty shop down the road is great and so close to the train station.

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

Always happy to try and sort out issues, but took over a month to fix the oven door. Intent is there but lack of spare parts kept on site seems to be an issue (piston for ottoman bed took a while etc). When lifts or hot water go out it can be a lengthy wait to be fixed. Otherwise very responsive and helpful!

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

Pasty emporium is great, air filters should be changed semi regularly. More storage than it seems!

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I absolutely loved living in Hawkins Lane Building for 4.5 years. Beyond the fantastic location and great building, the team themselves made it such a safe, well-managed, loving, and lovely place. I'll especially miss Craig, Lana, and Sarah- they've been so kind to me and often went out of their way to support me.

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

Building Management have always attended to all my queries and any issues I've raised. In fact, even when it's been issues that are more personal (such as when I lost my mum and informed them) they all did everything they could- within their capacity- to offer words, actions, and behaviours of comfort and solidarity. I sincerely wish each and everyone of them the same kindness they've shown me over the years.

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

I feel like I was given adequate information before I moved in, and can't think of anything else to add.

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

Under the building, you will find both a sainsbury’s and a coffee shop, just seconds away from where your doorstep. There are also allocated bin areas and a garage for either your bike, car, or motorcycle. There are scooters parked right outside too for convenience.

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

The building management is always inspecting the apartment for any issues and, if any, makes sure to finish them off for you in the same week if not the same day.

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

I wish I had known about this accommodation before renting out in another apartment.

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

The location is great it’s very close to the center and as a student provides easy access to any facilities I need :)

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

They have been great and very quick to fix any complaints that were had.

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

Nothing really comes to mind immediately the flat has been very satisfactory!