A guide to living in East Midlands

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

The Saxons is located right in the city centre so you are very close to everything. The best is the location but also the fact that it is still very quiet. I'm not normally disturbed my noise and if I think it is a bit noisy, I can shut the windows and it blocks any outside noise out. Close to the Highcross shopping centre and lots of restaurants.

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

I've not had any issues to raise so far but whenever I have had to get in contact with the team, I always get prompt responses.

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

Getting parcels delivered here is really easy, they get delivered to a secure parcel room that is only accessed by residents.

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

Very close to town centre and public transport. Close to Main Street so quite noisy at night. It’s impossible to sleep with windows open. Building next to this one always play load music during weekends sometimes till late evening.

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

Receptionist are very responsive. But there is no onsite maintenance and the reporting system is very complicated. You will need to go through a super long “checklist” to try to fix by yourself following YouTube video. I wouldn’t expect this from a “luxury accommodation” as what it promotes as.

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

If I knew the room is this cold in winter and the whole room temperature rely on 2 small electric heaters, I won’t move in.

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

I really enjoy living in The Saxons. It is a lovely, peaceful and welcoming area with a friendly atmosphere. The neighbourhood feels safe and well maintained, and it is great to have shops, local amenities and transport links nearby. There are also pleasant outdoor spaces around the area, which makes it a nice place to relax and enjoy some fresh air. One of the best things about living here is the sense of community. The area is convenient for everyday life, and the surroundings are generally quiet and comfortable. I have had a very positive experience living here and would happily recommend the area to others.

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

The building management has always been very responsive and helpful. Charlotte and Leanna are approachable, quick to respond to any concerns, and make sure issues are handled efficiently and professionallY

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

One thing I wish I had known before moving in is how much second-hand sharing happens within the building. Charlotte and Leanna often email residents when someone is selling or giving away items, which I think is a really sustainable approach. I’ve actually found quite a few useful things this way and really appreciate the effort they make to encourage reuse within the community.

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The Saxons is unbelievably central, it’s literally a stone’s throw from the highcross and John Lewis and yet remains really quiet, I am never disturbed by noise despite being surrounded by the busiest places in the whole city. Leicester has great food of every cuisine and they’re all 2-10 minutes walking distance, living above the hospital hopper it’s fantastic for healthcare professionals!

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

I’ve had very few issues since moving in. When I went to ask about repairs, the management staff they were kind enough to talk me through the process and follow it up with sending me the link and steps on how to get things sorted quickly.

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

Make sure to close the windows when the sun goes down, during summer. We were trying to get every ounce of fresh air in the evening when we moved in, and were initially greeted by a fair few midges, safe to say we’ve worked out a routine now.

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Lovely place to live. Lovely size 3 bedroom detached with separate garage, love the kitchen/ dining area, all rooms are a fabulous size. Never had any problems at all. Lovely location to village with lovely shops within walking distance, also great for the airport. Plenty of things to do all within easy reach. Really needs a dentist, doctors, we have lived here for over 3 years & we still can’t get in to see a dentist, it’s appalling.

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

Site still unfinished, footpaths pieced together, road not laid yet!

What is the best feature of your home:

I love my house, very nice size rooms & garage . Lovely big windows, nice wooden feature throughout.