A guide to living in Edinburgh

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

There’s loads nearby dockside! The tram stop is 5 minutes walk in either direction and there’s loads of bus stops too. I love going to the shore for dinner or even just an evening stroll. All the lights reflect so nicely on all the water around. It’s a quiet area as it’s tucked away behind the hustle and bustle of Leith.

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

Maintenance are good at responding and you can tell they care about the apartment and building.

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

Nothing bad about Dockside! Love their resident events and that really creates a good sense of community. The only thing I didn’t see in the lead up to moving in was how the staff know all the other residents and take time speaking to them about their life which is a nice touch.

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

Living in the city centre has been an amazing experience so far. As someone who lived “out in the sticks” I was really craving that city centre feel with an aspect of quietness and New Fountainbridge has really fitted the bill . Everything I need—shops, cafes, gyms just a short walk away which makes daily life feel convenient and vibrant. The energy of the city is fantastic, always something happening, whether it’s a new restaurant opening, a weekend market, or a park run. Public transport is great, so getting around without a car is easy and stress-free. I also love the mix of people—students, professionals and families—which gives it a lively and diverse atmosphere. Despite the fast pace, the community feels really personal and connected, with friendly local businesses and familiar faces everywhere you go no matter the day or time.

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

I’ve only had a couple of very small issues with both I was updated regularly on the progress and solved promptly even out of hours it was seamless.

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

Absolutely nothing, my viewing of the flat told me everything I needed to know. The explanation on the development website and pictures was enough to convince me that this was perfect for me and the viewing only brought to life what was already clear in the advertising plus some key info. Overall it’s been fantastic.

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

Location nice and quiet, very central and close to lots of shops. No traffic noise and bins very close.

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

Building manager is extremely communicative and helpful.

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

I wish I had been more aware of the building work which would be going on.

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

Fountainbridge is a lovely area to live in. Dundee Street is a bit loud as it is a main road but not much to be done about that. Local maintenance people are wonderful.

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

They are responsive in answering tickets raised in the app and in person questions.

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

How great the maintenance team are puts every other landlord to shame.

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

It is a good area to live in. It’s super quiet in the night, there is a bus stop on both roads parallel to the McEwan, and theres supermarkets nearby in every direction.

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

Darren Berry came very quickly to help repair our heating and they generally take around less than a week to come help.

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

Misleading bank statements compared to prior to moving to after moving in