A guide to living in County of West Midlands

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

Living in the Jewellery Quarter has many advantages, such as being close to Birmingham city centre, having good public transport links, and offering lots of independent cafés, restaurants, shops and entertainment. The area also has lots of history, character and attractive old buildings. Although there are a few minor disadvantages, such as higher rent prices and ongoing developments causing very occasional road closures these are mostly small inconveniences that come with living in a busy and popular central area.

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

The management team at Goodsyard JQ are also fantastic and always make you feel well looked after. Whenever an issue comes up, they are quick to respond and handle situations promptly and professionally. They are friendly, approachable and genuinely take the time to listen to residents and help wherever they can. It’s reassuring to know that any questions or concerns are taken seriously and dealt with efficiently, which makes living at Goodsyard JQ feel easy, comfortable and stress-free.

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

There are always things happening and lots of opportunities to meet people, which is great, but it can take a little while to get used to having such an active community around you. Overall, it’s a small adjustment and definitely more of a positive than a negative!

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The location of this place couldn’t be better. Its in the Jewellery Quarter but as its right on the edge the city centre is also at your door within 5 minutes. The JQ has everything you need, food spots are amazing, bars are great, and the small businesses such as barbers are great. It’s a very premium and safe feeling place.

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

Any issue i’ve raised has been responded to quickly

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

Jewellery Quarter parking permits aren’t available so have a look around for parking.

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The staff are friendly and helpful, and collecting parcels from the mailroom is really convenient. The building is well looked after.

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

The management team are friendly and helpful, and I’m happy with how they look after the building.

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

How convenient the mailroom is for collecting parcels. It’s a really useful part of living here.

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Makers Place is in a very convenient location in Birmingham city centre. There is a great range of shops, supermarkets, restaurants, cafés and bars within walking distance, so we rarely need to travel far for everyday essentials or places to eat. The city centre, Bullring and other shopping areas are also easily accessible. Transport links are excellent, with Birmingham Snow Hill and New Street stations within easy reach, as well as nearby tram and bus services. This makes getting around Birmingham and travelling to other cities very convenient. Being in the city centre also means most places are accessible on foot. The area around Makers Place has generally been pleasant to live in. Despite the central location, we haven't experienced any major issues with anti-social behaviour or excessive traffic noise. Bin collections and the general upkeep of the development have been well managed. Parking in the city centre can be limited and expensive, but there are several car parks nearby. Overall, the location is one of the biggest advantages of living at Makers Place, particularly for anyone who values convenience and easy access to the city centre.

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

The building management team has always been very responsive and proactive whenever we have raised any issues or questions. They communicate clearly, keep us updated and make an effort to resolve any problems as quickly as possible. Stacey, Charlotte and Eve in particular have been very approachable and helpful, and we have always felt that our concerns and requests are taken seriously.

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

One thing we wish we had known before moving in is just how convenient the location would be for everyday life. Having so many shops, restaurants, transport links and city-centre amenities within walking distance has been a bigger benefit than we initially expected. We also didn't realise how helpful and approachable the team in the building would be. For any new neighbour, our main tip would be to make use of the facilities available and don't hesitate to speak to the building team if you have any questions, as they have always been happy to help.

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The ring road is very loud but it is convenient for travelling to work. Only a walk away from the town centre and a slightly longer but still walkable distance to the train station.

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

Not yet as I have not lived here long enough but they have been quick to answer my questions

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

My only problem is the expense of the car parking. It is convenient being a car owner but it is a large additional cost for this convenience