A guide to living in City of Glasgow

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

Granary Quay is in a great location with easy access to all transport links including the airport. I used the Granary underground car park which ensured parking was never a problem. There are a good range of local shops, supermarkets , cafes, restaurants and bars within walking distance. Also there are lovely parks near by too.

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

I had an immediate response and the repair was completed on the same day

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

I believe I was made aware of everything before I moved in.

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

It is a very convenient place right in the city centre. Bus stops & train stations nearby. There are supermarkets within a 5 minute walk . There are many restaurants within 5 minutes walk from Holland Park. It's pet friendly. Amy was great

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

I haven't had any issues but the team seem really friendly & nothing is too much trouble.

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

On a positive note, I wish I had known how many gorgeous dogs are in Moda!

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

Excellent choice of restaurants and cafes near by, lots of choice from casual to formal dining. While it’s a vibrant area full of culture, it is quiet and peaceful at night. I love Glasgow!

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

Any issues I’ve had have been addressed with urgency and attention and were solved quickly.

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

That it was pet friendly ie how much Moda loves pets!

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

Candleriggs is right in the city centre, so it would be unrealistic to expect it to be silent. That said, the noise from nearby bars and restaurants usually dies down around midnight most evenings, so it is manageable. The location is excellent: there is a fantastic range of shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday facilities within a five-minute walk. Glasgow Green is also right on the doorstep, which is a real bonus and provides lovely walks along the Clyde with a surprisingly green, almost countryside feel. Transport links are very convenient, with both main train stations within around 15 minutes’ walk, plenty of buses nearby, and the airport bus stop also about 15 minutes away on foot. Bin collection for the building has not always been frequent enough, although there have been some improvements recently.

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

The on-site building team are generally responsive, helpful and easy to deal with, particularly the concierge/security team and the building’s own maintenance team. Day-to-day issues are usually acknowledged quickly. However, where problems require wider defect remediation or involvement beyond the immediate on-site team, the process can be slow and the communication around timescales could be clearer.

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

I wish I had known quite how warm the apartments can get. The building retains heat, and the air-flow system does not seem to be very effective, so the bedrooms can be uncomfortably hot at night even when the heating has not been on for months. It is worth thinking carefully about ventilation, especially if you have a pet or are sensitive to sleeping in a warm room. On the positive side, I also wish I had appreciated quite how sociable the building can be. The shared spaces, resident activities and mix of neighbours make it feel much more like a community than I expected from a city-centre apartment building.

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

I love being so close to work and all facilities/banks etc. No issues with bin collection or anything like that. The only thing that can be slightly less inspiring is the noise after eg football matches etc but obviously there is little that can be done about that and I did appreciate forewarning before certain matches.

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

Reasonable and within a short period of time for someone to get back to you.

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

I have shared nothing but good things with people whom I have spoken to! All of the above is what I would say.