A guide to living in Salford

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

The apartment is in a great location, with everything within walking distance. There are plenty of parking spaces nearby, though they can be quite pricey. As for the apartment’s amenities, the gym could use more equipment, as it currently only offers free weights and a treadmill. The concierge service is excellent, with friendly staff available 24/7, especially Simon, who is particularly helpful.

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

Concierge are always there to assist with delivery packages or any problems.

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

That we were gonna have construction for over a year and they had increased the rent during this time. The main reason we had moved was for the views and the fact the views were blocked and the rent increased was very insulting.

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

There are great transport links and a range of both bars and restaurants in the local area. In the building there is a basic gym, however a number of better ones close by which are better for usage. The parking availability is one downside directly by the building but good options close if guests are staying.

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

Yes, we had issues with our washing machine and this was solved

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

The viewing we had for this flat was helpful despite being a different flat it gave a good insight for what we were getting, but did mean we missed some things that could have been flagged before moving.

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

Anaconda is located among many buildings under construction, which makes Anaconda a noisy place to live 24/7, 365 days a year

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

Nothing, the building management did not solve any of my problems. I complained repeatedly about the disturbance of my neighbors and their noises until the morning and the smell of the smoke coming into my apartment, and this problem was not solved and there was no response to the emails I sent

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

I didn't know that my neighbors were annoying and I didn't know that I couldn't change the apartment until my contract ended no matter how convincing the reason was.

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

The local area has a good range of shops, restaurants, and bars, plus open spaces like Peel Park nearby. Transport links are pretty convenient, with buses and trams close by, though they get busy at peak times. Parking can tricky due to the central location, but bin collections reliable. There's some traffic noise, but anti-social behaviour isn't a big issue.

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

We have not had any significant problems, though what has come up has been solved quickly.

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

I wish I had known that the sky lounge and outdoor terrace close around 11 pm.

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

Amazing location right close to the city but quiet enough for privacy. Access to Victoria station easily

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

Yes with immediate affect and maintenance within the day depending on the circumstances

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

How lovely the staff are and how helpful they are, also good to known it a pet friendly