A guide to living in Greater Manchester

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

In my opinion, you couldn’t live in a better place, location wise. You’re right by all of the best Ancoats stores, bars and eateries, as well as near the marina and local parks. Then if you need the city centre or either train station, you’re no more than 15 mins from any of them. And even though the building is surrounded by a couple of busy roads, the sound proofing is really good, so you’d never know from inside the flat

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

The team respond to anything you raise immediately. I don’t think I’ve experienced anything not being fixed same day. They’re brilliant, for that

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

There’s not anything I wish I knew before moving here, the viewing was very thorough, so I felt really well informed

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

Living at UHaus in Circle Square is essentially about convenience. You're positioned right in the heart of the action, so you’ve got a massive range of independent cafes, bars, and restaurants immediately outside. You rarely need to travel far for a decent meal or coffee, and if you do fancy the Northern Quarter or Deansgate, they’re easy to reach. Transport-wise, it’s spot on. Being on Oxford Road gives you immediate access to frequent buses and the train station, which makes commuting or getting out of the city effortless. If you own a car, though, be prepared—parking is limited, expensive, and a general headache, which is pretty standard for this part of Manchester. The building itself is a step up from your typical rental. The concierge, gym, and co-working areas are great, and because the management team handles the maintenance, the place stays clean and well-kept. It’s far better than fighting with council schedules for bins or dealing with shoddy upkeep. You do have to trade off some peace and quiet. It’s a high-density area, so there’s a constant city hum, but the building is well-insulated, so it rarely feels intrusive. If you’re looking for suburban silence, this isn't it, but if you want to be plugged into the city with all the day-to-day admin taken off your hands, it’s a hard spot to beat.

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

Yes any issues raised they have always fixed it for me!

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

Noise complaints from higher floors but turned out to be students, management sorted this

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

I don’t like living around so many students as they vomit everywhere. 24 hour spar is good. There is only very expensive parking nearby, no parking for the building.

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

The concierge staff and Nelly have always been brilliant - best I have experienced and so happy to help, along with the repairs guy. There is a male senior manager I emailed who wasn’t helpful. Too focused on wanting to meet me rather than just get things sorted.

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

That uhaus would get rid of all the positive things and reasons why I moved in in the first place. I want ultra convenience and this building no longer represents that.

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

Decent right on doorstep and easy access. Parking is easy and has a lot of local spots. No antisocial behaviour haven’t seen anything really good area to live in

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

Mainly parcel delivery- easy to hold and have signed and held in my absence- super helpful

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

Traffic wardens at the back- arseholes (pardon my french)

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

I’ve lived in the area for about 5 years now and it’s conveniently located close to both Victoria and Piccadilly train stations, there’s bus stops close by too. I rent a flat facing a main street and it’s incredible how quiet it is, they really got the acoustic of the building right. Could’ve done with parking spaces for the building as it’s only a few on the street, there is no designated secure underground parking as far as i know.

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

It was sorted very quickly, less than a day after I placed a repair request.

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

It’s not as warm as i thought it would be due to the concrete frame however heating is very efficient