A guide to living in Leeds

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

Moved here to have easy access to public transport, it’s as good as it gets in Leeds. Most bus lines, train and coaches are within 15 minutes walk. You’re close to the busiest part of Leeds, yet get to enjoy a peaceful home. There is so much to do nearby that I rarely feel the need to go to other parts of the city. You can find local coffee shops, hobby stores, etc… and events to attend in house as well as close by. Sainsbury’s at the doorstep is very handy with larger supermarkets nearby when necessary. Anti-social behaviour is rare and quickly responded to thanks to day and night security on site and around the premises.

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

Good communication, and Nyasha is quick to handle management related queries, so there’s no need to push for manager input from my end. Katy is always happy to have a chat when I catch her, so I’m confident I could contact her directly if needed.

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

Furniture on the terrace is long overdue, although it’s not a dealbreaker.

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

Good access to public transport as near the train and bus station! Close to the centre of town so great to pop to the shops :)

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

Quick response (most of the time within a few hours) or for less urgent issues within a day max.

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

How quick it would take to get a parking space. How to sign up to events they host to make sure we get a space.

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

Overall living in Moda is good and convenient. Good side is that Sainsbury is downstairs and bus stop, town centre and playhouse is also nearby. Bad thing is that only Sainsbury is only an available option, if including few more would be better and if there are coffee shops and restaurants nearby would be much more nicer. The chair in the study room a lot of it are broken and it would be nice if there are another study room.

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

It’s generally quick. Usually respond within a week but occasionally respond more than a week

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

The furniture such as curtains are very good quality as it’s protected from the light. But the chairs in study room a lot of it are broken. The lift is out of use frequently

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

I’ve genuinely loved living here. It quickly started to feel like home. There’s such a good mix of places nearby, whether you want a quick bite at Nando’s, noodles at Wagamama, or a relaxed coffee at one of the independent cafés. Having a big Tesco close by is a lifesaver for last-minute bits, and there are also smaller shops that give the area more of a community feel. The green spaces are a real bonus too, perfect for an evening walk or getting some fresh air on the weekend. Transport has been really convenient. Buses run regularly and the train station nearby makes commuting into the city straightforward. Rush hour traffic can build up a little, but it’s nothing out of the ordinary and tends to clear quickly. Our street itself is friendly and peaceful. Neighbours say hello, parking is usually available without too much hassle, and bin collections are reliable. We’ve had very little anti-social behaviour and noise is minimal, which makes it easy to relax at home. Overall, it’s a great balance of convenience and comfort. It is busy enough to have everything you need, but calm enough to properly enjoy living here.

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

Very quickly and efficiently dealt with all of our issues

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

The building can get very warm in the summer - that is all

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

The area is good! I’ve had no issues with noise, bin collection or parking availability. Sometimes it can feel a bit scary walking home in the later evening, however I don’t think that’s just specific to our area. When I have been walking home in the late evening I have never had any issues.

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

All issues that we have raised have been seen to fairly quickly and communication regarding this has been clear, concise and efficient.

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

The gym can get fairly busy so I would recommend at going at non peak times!