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The Point, AB10

By Dandara Living

Award winner 2025

4.89

4.89

(191 reviews)

£650-£3,978 pcm

Studios, 1, 6 beds

The Point is a unique development of studio apartments centrally located in the Schoolhill area of Aberdeen. The development has a free resident's gym, TV and screening rooms, co-working facilities, residents lounges and bookable rooms for parties and events. The on-site team are available 24/7 and include customer service and maintenance teams. Aberdeen Train and Bus Station, the city's main retail and leisure district and the Union Square shopping mall, which is home to over 150 retail outlets and the 10-screen Cineworld Multiplex. A 2-minute walk will take you to Belmont Street, home to some of the city's most popular bars, cafes and restaurants. Aberdeen University is 1.4 miles away and Robert Gordon University 2.7 miles to the south. It's a great place to base yourself if you're studying or working in Aberdeen and utility bills and superfast broadband are also included in the rent.
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Ranked 1st out of 15 in Aberdeen

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The Campus, AB24

By CALA Homes

4.71

4.71

(23 reviews)

CALA Homes built The Campus, also known as Hammerman Drive, in the mid 2000's. The development comprises of a selection of one, two and three-bedroom properties. As well as a contemporary design, it benefits from its leafy grounds formerly occupied by Aberdeen College.
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Ranked 2nd out of 15 in Aberdeen

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Grandhome, AB22

By Dandara

4.59

4.59

(10 reviews)

Grandhome in Aberdeen offers a collection of energy efficent 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes. Bridge Don is a 20 minute drive from Aberdeen city centre, but is surrounded by green space and excellent amenities.
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Ranked 3rd out of 15 in Aberdeen

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Kepplestone, AB15

By Stewart Milne Homes

4.42

4.42

(7 reviews)

Kepplestone Development, by Stewart Milne Homes, sits in the West End of Aberdeen. Comprising of four main apartment blocks with open plan layouts. As well as modern design, residents benefit from exclusive parking areas.
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Ranked 4th out of 15 in Aberdeen

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Oldfold Village, AB13

By CALA Homes

4.29

4.29

(7 reviews)

Situated within the village of Milltimber in the Royal Deeside Corridor, Oldfold Village was developed by CALA Homes. The development comprises of a range of 3, 4 and 5 bedroom luxury homes and offers an exciting new perspective on how family life could be.
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Ranked 5th out of 15 in Aberdeen

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Reviews marked with a green tick show tenants whose residency we have been able to verify. Those that could not be verified are marked 'unverified'.

Rob (Tenant)

Unverified

The Point, AB10

Jan 2026

5
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Ideally situated for students and professionals.

Rob (Tenant)

Unverified

The Point, AB10

Jan 2026

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

The accommodation is located in the centre of Aberdeen just a few mins walk from Union Street. It is at the end of historic Belmont Street with immediate access to all the bars restaurants in the area. It overlooks Union Terrace Gardens, His Majesty's theatre and many of Aberdeens historic buildings.

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

Building is well maintained and communal areas are kept clean and tidy.

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

The building can get very warm in summer months, pack a fan.

Manager response

Thank you, Rob, for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review. We’re so pleased you’re enjoyed the central location, modern design, and quiet comfort of your apartment. Thank you again for your recommendation and kind words about the team - we really appreciate it and are so happy to hear you’ve had a positive experience living with us.

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Rita Valiukaite, General Manager

Jan 2026


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Mei (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Point, AB10

Jan 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

5
5
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5

Clean, quiet and well located.

Mei (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Point, AB10

Jan 2026

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

The point is at a very central location, thus it is easier to access a lot of places quite quickly. Also very close to the railway station.

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

They have responded and resolved any problems or issues reported as quickly as possible.

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

I did not know the Point held events when I moved in.

Manager response

Hi Mei, thank you for your lovely review! We’re so pleased to hear that you’ve found our team responsive and that you’re enjoying the facilities and events. It’s great to know the location and amenities are working well for you. We appreciate you choosing to make The Point your home!

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Rita Valiukaite, General Manager

Jan 2026


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Flora (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Point, AB10

Dec 2025

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

The Point review as a student

Flora (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Point, AB10

Dec 2025

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

Perfect location in the heart of the city, with a variety of restaurants and bars/pubs just down Belmont Street within a 5-10 minutes radius. Most of the clubs are within 10-15 minutes walk making night life super accessible. Lidl, Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s Local and Co-op all in 20 minute walking distance. Bon Accord shopping centre and Trinity shopping centre are both about 5 minutes walk away where you can get pretty much anything you would like. The streets are in general safe and relatively quiet, although depending on the room’s location in the building may be a bit louder. Union Terrace Gardens is right outside if you fancy a walk in the park and the Art Gallery is across the street as well. One downside is the parking, as there isn’t free parking available, however, parking anywhere in aberdeen is a nightmare anyway. There are nearby parking opportunities, however, like Bon Accord shopping centre. Lastly, Union Square and the train station are about 10-15 minutes walk away making everything ridiculously accessible. In terms of public transport, Union Street is 3 minutes walk away with a variety of bus stops going in all directions.

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

Anything that could be resolved easily was resolved in a matter of days, the remaining things may have taken longer but they did eventually resolve as well.

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

Storage space is obviously not ideal so it’s good to prepare and know you might need to purchase a book shelf or two.

Manager response

Flora, thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review. We're absolutely delighted to hear how much you’re enjoying the communal spaces, especially the garden room and club room - it sounds like you’ve really made the most of what The Point has to offer! It's also great to know the gym and workspaces meet your needs. We appreciate your feedback on storage and parking, and we’re always looking at ways we can improve the living experience. Thank you again for your kind words and for being such an engaged member of the community!

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Rita Valiukaite, General Manager

Jan 2026

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Billy R (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Point, AB10

Dec 2025

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Great place to live!

Billy R (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Point, AB10

Dec 2025

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

Fantastic location ,on the doorstep to the city centre with facilities including theatres,cinema and varied bars and restaurants

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

The was never an issue regarding any requests for repairs

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

How cold it can get in Aberdeen during the winter,need to wrap up!

Manager response

Hi Billy, thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. It’s fantastic to hear that you felt so at home at The Point - from the thoughtful apartment design to the flexibility of the shared and private lounges, it sounds like you really made the most of what the building has to offer. We’re especially pleased to hear our team was always on hand when needed. That kind of feedback means a lot, as we strive to make life as easy and enjoyable as possible for our residents. Wishing you all the best - and hopefully warmer weather ahead!

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Rita Valiukaite, General Manager

Dec 2025


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David J (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Point, AB10

Nov 2025

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Would recommend staying at The Point!

David J (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Point, AB10

Nov 2025

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

The location is great! It is in a hotspot for restaurants, bars and shops. Many would think being in such an area would make it loud. It is the opposite, the building is very quiet, making it a much more enjoyable stay.

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

Any issues in my flat have always been resolved quickly and to a good standard.

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

Nothing comes to mind, having a tour of the building before committing my stay here ensured myself I was going to be living in a good environment.

Manager response

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience at The Point with us David. We’re delighted to hear that the facilities have been helpful for both your studies and your downtime, and that the environment has supported a quiet and productive lifestyle. We'll be sure to pass on your appreciation to Vishal and the rest of the staff who will be so please to know that The Point lived up to your expectations. Thanks again for your recommendation, it’s truly appreciated!

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Rita Valiukaite, General Manager

Nov 2025


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