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HomeViews Top Rated Development ranking takes into account the Star Rating and the amount of verified reviews over the past 12 months.

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The McEwan, EH3

By Moda Living

Award winner 2024

4.81

4.81

(195 reviews)

£1,281-£2,940 pcm

Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds

The McEwan is located in the heart of Fountainbridge, just a few minute walk away from Haymarket Train Station. There are 476 brand new, state of the art rental homes. Residents have access to a wide range of amenity spaces including a gym, studio, cinema room, a co-working space, shared lounges and public spaces. On site, there are also two private dining rooms with panoramic views over the City and Edinburgh Castle. In addition, The McEwan has 24 hour concierge and maintenance services and the development is also pet-friendly.
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Ranked 1st out of 13 in Edinburgh

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Kingsford Residence, EH7

By Kingsford Group

Award winner 2025

4.65

4.65

(113 reviews)

£1,350-£2,400 pcm

1, 2 beds

Kingsford Residence, managed by the Kingsford Group and located on McDonald Road, offers residents the opportunity to stay in a former Victorian school building which has been newly converted to form one of Edinburgh’s first operational Build to Rent developments. The apartments retain many of the original features of the building while blending them seamlessly with contemporary open plan living and modern fixtures. Located in the area of Broughton, the Kingsford Residence on McDonald Road is within easy walking distance of all that the City Centre has to offer as well as tram and bus links on the same street. Within the development we have a variety of communal spaces including the Club Room, Gym, the Bridge (dining/co-working space, which can also be hired for private event space), the Garden, and our Roof Terrace which offers spectacular views across the Edinburgh sky line.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 13 in Edinburgh

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PLATFORM_ in Edinburgh

By PLATFORM_

Award winner 2025

4.43

4.43

(27 reviews)

£1,370-£2,570 pcm

Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds

Located on the Water of Leith, enjoy the vibrancy of Leith Shore and excellent public transport links to the city centre. Local green spaces, including Pilrig Park, and the proximity to excellent nurseries and schools make the location perfect for families.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 13 in Edinburgh

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Dockside, EH6

By Dockside

4.88

4.88

(13 reviews)

Welcome to Dockside – a fresh take on waterfront living. Our vibrant new rental community offers sleek studios and spacious one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, combining stylish design with exceptional amenities.Imagine living in one of the world’s coolest neighbourhoods, where creativity and community collide. That’s Leith. Recognised by Time Out for its vibrant energy, Leith has a thriving start-up scene, eclectic arts culture, and a welcoming spirit.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 13 in Edinburgh

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Lochrin Quay, EH3

By JLL

4.48

4.48

(27 reviews)

Lochrin Quay, managed by JLL, sits next to the Union Canal. The development comprises of 113 contemporary apartments, a mixture of 1, 2 & 4-bed options to rent. In addition to this, residents benefit from bike storage, communal lounge and superfast wifi.
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Ranked 5th out of 13 in Edinburgh

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Reviews marked with a green tick show tenants whose residency we have been able to verify. Those that could not be verified are marked 'unverified'.

Viktorija (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Dockside, EH6

Nov 2025

5
5
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5

Stylish and comfortable living in the heart of Leith

Viktorija (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Dockside, EH6

Nov 2025

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 Michelin star dining. While it’s a vibrant area full of culture, it is quiet and peaceful at night.

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:

I wish I knew they were pet friendly sooner! Everything has been better than expected.


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Skyler (Tenant)

Verified Resident

PLATFORM_ in Edinburgh

Nov 2025

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

I really like the design of the development

Skyler (Tenant)

Verified Resident

PLATFORM_ in Edinburgh

Nov 2025

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

Great community, local facilities and shops are great and convenient, no traffic noise and have parking available

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

The building responded rapidly to my issues and sent Darren Berry to help

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

I think I did know enough before moving in, including setting up direct debit etc.


Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

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Skyler (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The McEwan, EH3

Nov 2025

5
5
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5

I like the interior design of Moda, facilities are also great

Skyler (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The McEwan, EH3

Nov 2025

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

The local area is great, nice community to live in, with scotmid in 2 minutes’ walk and sainsbury’s in 5 minutes walk. There’s also an oriental supermarket nearby.

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

I had some issues with electricity and the maintenance team sent Darren Berry to help rapidly, and he easily fixed the issue. He was very kind and offered valuable advice

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

I did know enough before moving in, the team offered a lot of information and helped setting up direct debit etc.


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Ana (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Dockside, EH6

Nov 2025

5
5
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5

A beautifully designed home with outstanding staff and facilities

Ana (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Dockside, EH6

Nov 2025

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

Love the location! Near Ocean Terminal, great transport links to the city centre and the airport, and very close to the Shore which is a lovely area with loads of restaurants and bars.

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

Very helpful and quick with flat and amenities quesries.

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

Loved the parcel storage room, wasn’t aware it was going to be so safe and easy for deliveries.

Manager response

Hi Ana, It’s fantastic to hear that you’re enjoying your time at Dockside! Our goal is to make life as comfortable and stress-free as possible for our residents, and it’s encouraging to know we’re hitting the mark. Thank you again for taking the time to leave a review.

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Siobhan, General Manager

Nov 2025


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Vaida (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Dockside, EH6

Nov 2025

5
5
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5

One of the best places to live!

Vaida (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Dockside, EH6

Nov 2025

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

Location is probably one of the best I got to live. Lots of great places to grab a coffee, drink or just walk around. Transport links are perfect too, everything at your doorstep quite literally. It is also very quiet and peaceful, yet everything you need is within a walking distance. Overall, very pleased!

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

Always super helpful with all the questions I had and very quick to respond too.

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

It honestly exceeded all my expectations! I would highly recommend it to anyone

Manager response

Hi Vaida, Thank you for sharing your experience of living at Dockside! It’s wonderful to hear that you’re enjoying both your home and the wider community. We’re always looking for ways to enhance the resident experience, so we really value your comments and support.

Posted by

Siobhan, General Manager

Nov 2025


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