A guide to living in Manchester

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

Living on my street offers a fairly balanced experience. There’s a decent range of local shops and independent cafes nearby, as well as a few well-rated restaurants and friendly pubs. Open green spaces are within walking distance, offering a peaceful escape and places to exercise or relax. Public transport is generally reliable, with bus stops and train stations conveniently located, although peak hours can get crowded and delays do happen occasionally. Parking can be tricky, especially in the evenings, as spaces fill up quickly. Bin collections are regular, though sometimes bins are left out longer than they should be. The area is mostly quiet, though there can be occasional traffic noise during rush hour. Anti-social behaviour is rare, but like any urban area, it’s not entirely absent. Overall, it’s a pleasant, practical place to live with good amenities and access to transport.

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

The building management has been generally responsive, especially when it comes to urgent issues like heating or plumbing. They usually act quickly in those cases, which is appreciated. However, for less urgent matters—like cosmetic repairs or maintenance in communal areas—the response can be slow, and sometimes follow-up is needed to get updates. Communication is polite but could be more proactive and transparent. Overall, they do address problems, but there’s definitely room for improvement in terms of speed and consistency.

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

One thing I wish I had known before moving in is how limited the parking availability can be, especially in the evenings—it fills up quickly, and finding a spot nearby can be stressful. Also, while the area seems quiet during viewings, weekend nights can bring some noise from nearby streets or passing traffic. A helpful tip for new neighbours: get familiar with the bin collection schedule early on, as missing it can lead to overflowing bins or confusion about where to place them. Small details, but they make a big difference day-to-day.

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

At moda we have everything on out door step. Town is a 2 minute walk away. All open spaces are clean and tidy the courtyard is stunning. The staff are amazing, but I have to give credit to James and Darren. They've both gone above and beyond to make me feel like part of the Angel Gardens family and are truly an asset to Moda Living. Their dedication and support have made a significant difference in my experience here.

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

The building management, especially James and Darren, have been incredibly responsive and helpful whenever we've raised any problems or issues. They didn't just address the issues, but went above and beyond to ensure we settled in comfortably. Their dedication and support have made a significant difference in our experience here.

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

Nothing bad to say at all everythingbis clean and tidy all staff are pleasant

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

Great amenities like pool and gym facilities great location and on site maintenance staff are wonderful.

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

Absolutely terrible and unresponsive. Unaware of basic process.

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

Wish I had known how bad the corporate team are at communicating with tenants. Will definitely avoid al L1 properties in the future.

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

Lots of places to eat and drink. You have lots of transport links such as buses trams, trains, what you would expect in city centre

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

Any issues I have had, they have been resolved quickly

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

Had issues with my neighbours, (students) there is quite a lot but management warn them and it stopped.

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

Parking availability can be improved on. At night if I leave my window open it can get very noisy with people screaming loudly.

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

Senni and Lily have been very efficient dealing with any issues I have had. They went above and beyond to ensure I feel comfortable in the building.

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

I wish I had known that I will not be able to move out once I moved in 😉