A guide to living in Edinburgh

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

Lots of choices of bars, cafes and restaurants (though could be more), and can be a bit pricey. Although Ocean Terminal could be better shop-wise the benefit of having the Vue 2 minutes from home is a great plus for location. We've recently had family visiting and taken them on the boat at the shore for drinks and up to the bar/restaurant Port of Leith Distillery. The novelty of these type of places are a plus. A short 15 min walk to Newhaven has a few restaurants with great views and great value for food. The tram is another real bonus and you cant hear it from inside your apartment which is great. Overall one of the better locations I've stayed.

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

See above. As I mentioned speedy and appropriate response.

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

I think I would emphasise the safety and security more. As I said living in a similar development in London security and safety was terrible. We had doors that weren't fixed for months so anyone could enter and packages went missing. At Dockside it feels so safe and secure. I understand the security guard is onsite but no longer visible. I was disappointed this had changed as to have someone visible is a deterrent for any potential anti social behaviour.

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

A nice and lovely place to be.I highly recommend. We moved in to Dockside in April and have loved it. No bad aspects to note so far.

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

The management and maintenance team are always quick to respond.

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

There are often community events hosted. Such as breakfasts, movie nights, or gym classes.

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

Transport, firstly, is 2nd to none from this location. Not only do you have a tram that runs every 7 mins into the centre of the city (and beyond as far as the airport), the variety of buses cover most main areas of Edinburgh. In addition you are in walking distance to one of my favourite areas of Edinburgh The Shore as well as having Ocean Terminal (still in the process of a reboot) for more entertainment and eating places. The surrounding area is very quiet, with only the of the tram. Weather-wise, it can get pretty windy so that's maybe the only drawback of being right on the coast. Finally the view. Our sea view is pretty epic and watching the comings and goings of the boats during the day is sometimes entertainment enough for us.

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

We have had a couple of more complex issues, and they were dealt with well.

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

Parking vans etc in the loading bay opposite reception is nice and tidy in practice, but it may give new residents a long walk with heavy stuff to their actual building, often against traffic coming into the car park. I'd try and park near the rear entrance of your specific building. One other piece of advice - sign up to the TULU vending machine 7 day trial. You get £10 free credit for the week - we just bought lots of Peanut M&Ms, but you can probably use it more shrewdly that that.

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

Living at Platform Edinburgh has been a really positive experience. The location is very convenient, with plenty of shops, supermarkets, cafés and restaurants within easy reach. There are also lots of nice places nearby to walk, relax and enjoy Edinburgh. Transport links are excellent, with frequent buses and easy access to the tram, making it simple to travel into the city centre and other parts of Edinburgh. The surrounding area feels pleasant, clean and well maintained, and everything I need on a day-to-day basis is easily accessible. Overall, I really enjoy living here and find the location convenient, well connected and a great place to call home

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

The building management team has always been very polite, approachable and helpful whenever I have raised any questions or concerns. They respond professionally and make a genuine effort to resolve things quickly, which I really appreciate.

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

Nothing in particular. Everything has been as expected, and my experience since moving in has been very positive.

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

The local area is a really convenient and enjoyable place to live. There is a great range of supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and shops nearby, with plenty of options for everyday needs. Edinburgh city centre is also easily accessible, which gives you even more choices for shopping, dining and entertainment. Transport links are excellent, with frequent buses and trams making it very easy to travel around Edinburgh and commute to work. The surrounding area is pleasant, clean and well maintained, with nice open spaces for walking and relaxing. I’ve found the neighbourhood welcoming and comfortable, and everything I need is within easy reach. Overall, I’m very happy with the location and really enjoy living here.

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

The building management team has always been friendly, helpful and responsive whenever I have raised a question or needed assistance. Communication has been clear, and any concerns have been handled professionally and efficiently. Overall, I’ve been very happy with the support provided by the management team.

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

I wish I had known just how convenient and comfortable living here would be. The facilities and communal spaces are even better when you actually start using them regularly. A tip for new neighbours would be to explore all the facilities early on and make the most of them. The friendly atmosphere and helpful management team also made settling in much easier than I expected.