A guide to living in Leeds

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

The local area offers a good balance of convenience and quick access to the countryside. There are several supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants within a short walk, with larger shopping centres easily accessible nearby. There are plenty of green spaces, walking routes and parks, making it ideal for outdoor activities. Public transport is very close, with regular train services and good road links to the motorway network. The area feels very safe and friendly.

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

On the few occasions I've needed to report an issue, the building management has responded promptly and professionally. Communication has been excellent, updates have been provided throughout, and any maintenance work has been completed efficiently with minimal disruption.

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

I wish I had known just how much the communal facilities would add to the overall living experience. The shared spaces, gym and resident events really help create a sense of community, and the location makes it easy to enjoy everything Leeds city centre has to offer without needing a car. My tip for new residents would be to make full use of the amenities they're one of the best aspects of living at Mustard Wharf.

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

Very close to the city centre, and the train station for public transport. Wellington Place is right on the doorstep, with plenty of coffee shops, local events, and relaxed places to hang out either by yourself or with mates.

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

24/7 Concierge always available on hand and ready to help, with some wonderfully helpful and friendly staff - as I mentioned in the main review, Polly has really made effort everytime I’ve seen her to say hello and have a chat.

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

I was not initially made aware before moving on that the building had a Gym, which of course is a wonderful thing to stumble upon, but would be great to highlight this to new residents.

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

Some small shops nearby and a few nice cafes/restaurants in Wellington Place. Parking is limited, long waiting list and no street parking nearby really. No anti-social behaviour as there aren’t really any other buildings nearby. Motorway outside is loud but the windows are super thick and block all noise

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

Yes, we haven’t had any maintenance issues yet but any query we have is answered easily by the 24/7 reception team - special shout out to Polly who has been extra helpful to us since moving in, goes above and beyond for requests/help and is greatly appreciated

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

Very minor but the shower head is on a very short tube, it’s secured to the wall so cannot be pulled far from the wall at all, makes it a lot harder to clean the bath/shower

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

Returned to live here for the second time now as the location and the apartments are great for what you are paying for. Very spacious rooms within the apartment so you can design your own place to however you like unlike some other locations I viewed during my search.

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

Resident manager was very kind and understanding when I raised my concern. Everything was sorted within a few working days.

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

No longer as much parking available around the site.

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

Extremely well placed just on the edge of the city so you're away from busy centre, but still have the convenience of nearby shops, the train station and links to the ring road and motorway making it extremely accessible. I've been to a few of the local bars which are all really nice and the sainsburys in the station and the tesco at Bridgewater place are great for bits. Other residents are polite and welcoming, I've not heard of any noise or neighbour complaints, it really has a good feel for it. I'm yet to join an event hosted by the team here, but hoping to get to one soon. I feel safe in the development and it's surrounding area. The trains are loader than expected if you're living on the side of the train track as they screech around the corners, but you adapt to them after a while (so I'm told).

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

Laura from maintenance team has been on hand to sort a few of the snags I raised as I move in and have all been dealt with swiftly.

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

I wasn't aware that my apartment didn't come with a microwave as I only viewed the flat virtually before committing to it. A one-page document comparing the industrial vs heritage style would have been useful.