A guide to living in East Midlands

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

Good public transport, very family friendly, lovely area and easily accessible. Aldi nearby and Sainsburys being built currently but both are right near the development entrance. Would love more towards the back end of the development or some local pubs/bars.

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

They have responded but it has taken (and is still taking) a while to get things done. Plumber and electrician needed to come out and I had to chase and then never turned up when the appointment was booked. Took about 3 weeks to sort but got there eventually. Wifi is still non existent

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

I WISH WE HAD BEEN TOLD WE DIDN’T HAVE WIFI. The agency made a huge deal out of the fact that the wifi would be included and installed from the move in date but it wasn’t until we got the keys that we were told there was a delay. It’s now looking like 2 months with nothing but a 4G dongle that is awful and very frustrating. I feel like we were massively misled as we would’ve made alternative arrangements if we’d have known we didn’t have it

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

Good location, lots of restaurants, cafes and shops all within a short walking distance. Just 5 minutes walk to train and coach station.

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

Building management is excellent. They respond fast. I reported a jammed door lock and Christos responded promptly. The door lock was fixed quickly and professionally.

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

No parking but not an issue with me, public transport like buses and trams very close by.

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

Hello, I have just moved here for about a month or so and honestly the place is quite nice. It has a good location relative to the city centre and is a nice distance away from St Margaret’s bus station (11min walk) and the train station (25min walk). There is a cinema, a bowling alley, lots of shops and restaurants close by and a good amount of grocery shops like Sainsbury’s Local (2min walk), Aldi and Lidl (15min walk). The area is quiet in its self but unfortunately there is a bit of construction going on right beside the building. So from around 7.30 am you can hear building noises and shouting. But it’s ok when you close the windows. Of course I keep them open because it’s quite warm. One downside of the area is when you are just walking up to it. There is a quite a bit of graffiti under the bridge and a bit of rubbish around. But after you get past that area the area is nice and lovely with a river nearby. Leicester seems to be big on graffiti so the locals are a bit used to it. For parking, the building has private parking in the building, I’m not too sure about availability. There is also a bit of parking in front as well. I haven’t experienced any anti social behaviour. I know there is a student building nearby but haven’t heard much from them so all is well.

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

I am someone who is quite forgetful so tend to walk out of my apartment without my key. Thankfully whenever I contacted management in regards to this they were always willing to help. Also whenever I had any questions about the development, they were answered quite promptly which was nice.

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

Honestly everything was kind of explained to me during my viewing. One thing I would say I wished I knew before was the hot water situation and the graffiti around Leicester. I also wish I knew they didn’t have compost bins as I am used to them but it doesn’t bother me too much. Also I wasn’t aware that my bed was going to be kind sized so it was a bit annoying ordering a smaller sized cover before realising.

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

The building offers excellent facilities, including a well-equipped gym and yoga classes, making it easy to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The surrounding neighborhood is also very convenient. There is a larger fitness center nearby for those who want more options, as well as a large shopping mall where you can find everything you need. There is even an indoor climbing gym for sports enthusiasts. In addition, a beautiful park is only a ten-minute walk away, providing a great place to relax, exercise, or enjoy the outdoors. Overall, it is a fantastic location with everything close at hand.

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

The building management has always been friendly, professional, and responsive. Whenever I raised a question or reported an issue, they responded promptly and handled it efficiently. They kept me informed throughout the process and made sure everything was resolved satisfactorily. Their excellent service has made my living experience much more comfortable and stress-free.

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 convenient the location really is. Besides the facilities in the building, there are larger gyms, a shopping mall, an indoor climbing gym, and a lovely park all within walking distance. I would also recommend making full use of the building’s amenities and getting to know the management team, as they are very friendly and helpful whenever you need assistance. Overall, it has been a great place to live.

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

There's a Tesco about 5 mins walk and big Sainsbury's about 10 mins from the apartment making it very easy for all kinds of needs. There's very minimal traffic noise compared to the previous apartment I as at definitely.

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

They have very prompt with all the issues we have so far, so that's definitely great

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

Nothing specific as of now. A gym in the apartment building would have been grand