A guide to living in Leicestershire

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

Brilliant location, the area itself is quite busy but when you're in the building you don't notice it. Everything you could need is within walking distance.

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

People used to park in our allocated parking spots, we complained about it and now there are proper precautions in place to prevent that happening.

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

I wish I would have known to go to the events a lot sooner, we didn't go to them when we first moved in as we were nervous but now I really look forward to going to them.

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We moved into The Saxon in January, and it has been a great decision. The location is excellent, with the main bus stand, city centre, Highcross, and schools all nearby. The society is very well maintained, and the ladies at the reception are extremely supportive and helpful. The gated community has great amenities including a gym, table tennis, garden, party area, and parking. Everything is conveniently available within the complex. We are very happy to be part of this society.

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

Yes, Happy with the management, though we did not faced any issue till now.

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

Good, as we were already aware about the society, so happy to be part of this society

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

The Arches is just on the outskirts of the city centre, meaning it’s the perfect location for accessibility but without the rush of being too central. You have a good selection of shops, supermarkets within walking distance, and can walk to the centre in 10mins or so to get to the bars and restaurants.

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

Not applicable as we haven’t had any issues since moving in.

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

I wish I would’ve known you can’t choose your own utility company, as the one in place seems a bit pricey.

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

The good: The area and views from some flats are extraordinary. Very good location: in the city centre, but far from traffic. Very handy reception that handles your packets. Night concierge. Timely repairs. Downsides: Certain rooms can get very hot during summer. Heating can be very pricey specially for two-bedrooms. Some car alarms go off during the night and that can be a nuisance. Flat design could be upgraded. Not many common areas. Not the best insulation for sound and change in temperatures. If you live near a lift, you will hear it. For some this may be white noise, for others, it may get annoying. If you get noisy neighbours, you will hear them.

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

The building management were great, always kind and ready to help.

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

In some buildings you only have one lift. If the lift breaks, you can use the lifts of other buildings up to 8 floor and then walk the rest of the stairs in your building. The building uses falconry for pest control and has it own beehive and honey.

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Very central location for shopping , great restaurants on your doorstep and very easy to walk everywhere

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

Up to now with had no problems so we have no comments

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

Wish we have brought our on bed as we are in a furnished apartment