A guide to living in Leicester

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

I am happy with the local area. There is a good range of shops and amenities nearby, and transport links are convenient. Overall, the area is a pleasant place to live, and I have had a positive experience living here.

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

The building management team has been helpful, professional and responsive. I am happy with the support provided and the way the team and landlord handle any queries or concerns. Overall, I have had a positive experience with the management.

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

I have had a very positive experience living here. The development offers a comfortable living environment, and the management team and landlord have been supportive and helpful. I would encourage new residents to get to know the team and make the most of the facilities and amenities available nearby.

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Close to city centre and the route is fairly well lit. About a 15 to 20 minute walk from the nearest swimming pool, and a 5 to 10 minute walk from the nearest park. Not enough bins on the street, which has led to littering in the area.

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

Yes, usually quick response to any queries by email. Harder to contact by telephone. As management staff are in the office on weekdays, I find that it is simpler to speak to them in person

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

It was a little difficult to get in touch by phone. There were issues in getting confirmation of move in date. I ended up having to drive to Leicester to speak to building management team in person.

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I am writing a review based on having lived there for 9 months, and also to counter the complete nonsense in the one star review by one of the supposed tenants. It is in a fantastic location, right in the Cultural Quarter, and less than 10 mins walk to the bus station and the train station, and the shopping centre. It is surprisingly quiet considering that you are right in town, and the traffic noise is not really noticeable because you are not on a main road. I guess this does depend a bit on which apartment you have, but I found it pretty quiet. The fire alarms do not go off multiple times each day, I think they have maybe gone off 3 time in 9 months. They are tested weekly, but you would expect that.

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

In general, pretty good, there has been a change in management company, but assume this wont make much difference.

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

I was a bit sad that the pool closed, as this was one reason I chose this place. On a plus side, I would also not underestimate the positive impact of having everything so close - bars, shops, transport, cafes, cinema etc. This to me was really important. Also think about whether the actual position of the flat is important to you - and choose accordingly. Which floor do you want to be on? Do you want a lift, or are you not bothered? What kind of view do you want?

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There's a lot of restaurants in theis area very local and a corner shop right across the road but other shops are a 5 to 10 minute walk

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

They have resolved all the issues that I have and are understanding

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

U have no issues with this building and space very good

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Pros: Very close to city centre so lots of connection to local parks, shops and outings available. No need to take public transport as easy to walk around, and the walks are quite nice to go on. Shops are plentiful, with a local Tesco's and off licence nearby and variety of food places to go to. Cons: when window open, incredibly noisy. Not so much from the trains, but the cars and the incessant honking coming from them for no appenrent reason, especially if they hon inside thé train station car drop off area. Parking is another issue, as it's hard to find parking on the street, inside is staff only, and local parking place usually filled up. There is also quite a lot of anti social behaviour occuring just a little walk down the down the back from the supposed rehab centre not a huge concern, but does mean any commotion making its way up the street close to the flat will be heard. However, no issues with interactions, and never once felt threatened here.

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

Yes, on a few occasions, about the Hoover's, bathroom and even my own chair. All have been seen to in good time.

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

Just how loud it can get due to the cars honking all the time.