A guide to living in Manchester

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

It’s great living in the castings with the vibrant community and great comfy environment. There are cute restaurants nearby you can dip into for a quick meal or a snack. Stevenson square being a stone’s throw away is a massive plus. The location of the building is great; close to the trams, buses and trains making it very accessible. There are always people in the pool rooms or rooftop for a fun time during the weekend. The bad aspects would definitely be the lack of a sauna and it can get noisy at night because of the trams going by. Another great addition would be bin chutes for the individual floors.

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

It’s been quick and speedy. They also tell you what to do if it happens again. Personally, I haven’t had issues with anything. The reception is quite helpful if you want to organise something or there are issues with keys or parcels. The concierge being there 24/7 is great for any late night issues as well.

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

Parking facilities nearby and the heating issues with the building that aren’t to problematic but could definitely be better

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

The building’s central location is perfect for convenience, with restaurants, bars, gyms, and transport links all nearby. Buses, trams, and trains make it easy to reach other parts of Manchester—and with my new bike, I can get almost anywhere in 10 minutes.

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

Issues are raised on the app and the management team responds promptly, often times within the same day.

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

The headboard is fixed and cannot be removed. This means the beds are in a fixed position.

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

Ancoats it’s such a great area to live with lots to do nearby. It’s a great location within the city centre and ring road. I lived in Ancoats when I first moved and when I moved away I did miss the area and knew I would always want to come back. A great range of shops all in walking distance

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

When raised it is always sorted very quickly and done with friendliness. It’s nice when the people who work for the building want to get it sorted too.

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

I moved in on a Saturday and did feel like this did hinder our move in date regarding getting things set up such a WiFi. That being said we moved in during a management change with two staff leaving.

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

Excellent convenience living here. There are plenty of local shops and cafes in the area. You can get all you need for life within 10 10-minute walk from the building.

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

The building management has been very responsive whenever I’ve raised an issue. They usually address maintenance requests within a day, and the staff always follow up to make sure everything is resolved. Communication is clear and professional, and they genuinely seem to care about residents’ comfort. Overall, I’ve been very satisfied with how efficiently and politely management handles any concerns.

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 that the bathroom ventilation could be a bit stronger, as moisture can build up more quickly than expected. However, with the large floor-to-ceiling windows that open wide, it’s easy to keep the air fresh and prevent any issues. Overall, it hasn’t affected my enjoyment of living here.

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

There’s a Co-op and Tesco within 10 minutes, plus plenty of small restaurants. The building is next to a tram stop, only 15 minutes to the city centre. Two nearby lawns, big and small, are perfect for dog walks.

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

Yeah they fix one of my plugs very efficiently, basically the same day you rise the issue

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

If you choice the room near road, that will be super loud