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Award Winner 2025

Eda, M50

By Allsop Letting and Management

Award winner 2025

4.96

4.96

(108 reviews)

£1,235-£1,980 pcm

1, 2, 3 beds

Welcome to Erie Dock Apartments, or Eda for short. Where life's less complicated, from parcel signing to private dining, workplace to WiFi, it’s all sorted for you. All Eda's furnished apartments include king size beds with ottoman storage, corner sofas and TV units to name a few. With floor to ceiling windows looking out over the Quays and Manchester skyline, Eda’s apartments are bright and spacious with open plan living areas. Each apartment has a modern fully fitted kitchen with utility storage, spacious bedrooms with bespoke designed fitted wardrobes and bathrooms all finished to the high standard of Eda. It doesn’t stop there - you can even bring your pet at no extra cost! Eda sits at the top of Erie Dock in the heart of Salford Quays. With paddle boarders, kayakers and an occasional brave swimmer, this is where the city meets the open water. As you follow the dock, you’ll find The Lowry Theatre, Imperial War Museum and Media City UK. And with shops, restaurants, cafes and bars within easy walking distance (and a tram stop right outside the door), you’ll be well connected to Salford, Manchester and beyond. You can get from sofa to city in just 15 minutes.
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Ranked 1st out of 137 in Greater Manchester

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Vox, M15

By Allsop Letting and Management

Award winner 2024

4.93

4.93

(243 reviews)

£845-£1,305 pcm

1, 2 beds

Vox, managed by Allsop is located just off the A56 in Manchester. The Vox offers a collection of 1,2 and 3-bed apartments. Moreover, they are only a short bus away from the city centre. In addition to underbuilding parking, there is also storage for over 280 bikes. These are monitored by CCTV and stored behind fob operated doors. Other facilities include a gym, roof terrace and residents lounge.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 137 in Greater Manchester

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The Castings, M1

By Native Communities

Award winner 2025

4.93

4.93

(87 reviews)

£1,180-£2,165 pcm

Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds

The Castings offers studio, 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments in Manchester’s newest neighbourhood, Piccadilly East. Residents benefit from top-notch amenities ranging from 3 roof terraces, complete with wraparound views of Manchester, to a high-spec gym and studio space with 24/7 virtual classes. Additionally, there are 2 social lounges, a cinema room, bookable private dining room and a working hub with meeting rooms and private booths.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 137 in Greater Manchester

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The Trilogy, M15

By Allsop Letting and Management

Award winner 2025

4.89

4.89

(350 reviews)

£1,020-£1,700 pcm

1, 2, 3 beds

The Trilogy is a HomeViews award-winning development comprising of 232 one, two and three bedroom apartment. This is more than an outstanding development. It’s the start of a whole new community – and a new chapter in your life. Feel safe whatever the time of day or night with 24-hour security, while the on-site resident services team are always on hand to answer questions or lend assistance. You will be enjoying vibrant, modern living in the heart of Castlefield, with its waterside bars and pubs perfect for al fresco drinks on sunny days. The nightlife and boutiques of Spinningfields are just a few moments away on the tram or a leisurely twenty minute walk.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 137 in Greater Manchester

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Chapel Wharf, M3

By Dandara Living

Award winner 2025

4.88

4.88

(428 reviews)

£860-£1,280 pcm

1, 2 beds

Chapel Wharf by Dandara Living sits in the heart of Manchester. Comprising of a range of studios to 3-bed apartments, residents benefit from a pet friendly policy, an onsite gym as well as car/bike parking. In addition, there is a courtyard garden, a free 3,789sqft gym equipped with the latest range of cardio and functional training equipment for Technogyg and a 3,641 sqft resident facility with homeworking facilities, two ‘house kitchens’, Club and Screening rooms, two lounges plus bookable entertaining and dining spaces. As well as this, the development is just moments away from Manchester's famous shopping, entertainment and cultural scenes.
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Ranked 5th out of 137 in Greater Manchester

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7083 total reviews

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Millie (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Cortland at Colliers Yard, M3

Sept 2025

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

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

Excellent flat and location

Millie (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Cortland at Colliers Yard, M3

Sept 2025

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

The location is excellent, a couple of minutes to walk to the shops. The road is quiet and right next to a lovely park.

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

I haven’t raised any complaints. I’ve logged issues such as broken appliance which was then fixed.

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

The amount of events on each month are great and good to meet new people


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

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Emma R (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Cortland at Colliers Yard, M3

Sept 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

Amazing!

Emma R (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Cortland at Colliers Yard, M3

Sept 2025

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

I love Manchester City centre. Lived here for a few years and it doesn’t get old. Endless restaurants, bars, shops and activities on your doorstop. I love always having something new to try and being able to walk everywhere. Perfect metropolitan lifestyle!

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

Not too prompt on maintenance tickets logged on the app, but if you follow up with the front desk or management they escalate it straight away.

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

Everything is as expected. I’m glad I’m getting what I wanted out of it, socially. Just about worth the money!


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

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Eirini T (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Castings, M1

Sept 2025

5
5
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5

Great people, top amenities, ideal location

Eirini T (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Castings, M1

Sept 2025

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

Really satisfied with everything about the area and building. A newly developed area with really close transport links one of the the Piccadilly station. Lots of parking around the building and even in the building. Clean bin storage, really friendly staff willing to help anytime, central location but not noisy.

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

Really quick and was able to fix every issue that came up in the apartment

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

Didn’t know how good the community was here especially the stuff


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Chloe S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Anco&co, M4

Sept 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Lovely Community ⭐️

Chloe S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Anco&co, M4

Sept 2025

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

The good aspects is the local area, you are only a 10 minute walk max into town and the local transport links. The shops are on your doorstep with a general store opposite the building and an Aldi down the road. Ancoats is a cute upcoming area with cute bars and a great atmosphere.

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

Yes, we had an issue with some lights out and the team quickly resolved this for me which is great

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

Wish there was a gym on site but we believe there could be another one on site soon.


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Rosalind Nudds (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Castings, M1

Sept 2025

5
5
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5

Making homeowners jealous with our rented flat at The Castings!

Rosalind Nudds (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Castings, M1

Sept 2025

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

Great amenities - big local supermarket 5 minute walk away, brewerys across the road, coffee shops dotted around, and a big open local canal lined with bars and cafes. Transport links are excellent with it being only a 10 minute walk into the city centre and 5 minutes away from the Bee Network metrolink stop, bus stops dotted around too. The street that the building on is surprisingly quiet and safe feeling with little traffic noise. The apartments themselves are great at blocking out outside noise.

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

They've been prompt and eager to help! And have given us lots of information prior to settling in to make sure we were comfortable.

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

Just to be prepared that it gets quite hot in summer (if we have any nice weather!) Something to be thankful for in winter for sure, but investing in a fan is a good move.


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