A guide to living in Manchester

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

Great concierge team always there to help. Kwam, Ralph, Fidela, James and Stephen are always on hand to help with whatever whenever.

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

Always, very rarely have any problems but if I do they’re there!

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

Nothing! I think everything is made very clear and explains it well!

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

I've been living at The Casting for the past 3–4 months, and my experience has been nothing but positive. The building itself is lovely modern, clean, and very well-maintained. What really stands out, though, is the staff. They’re incredibly welcoming, friendly, and always approachable, which makes a huge difference when settling into a new place. One person who deserves a special mention is Andrea, one of the Community Hosts. She’s always warm, helpful, and genuinely goes out of her way to make residents feel at home. It's people like her who help create the positive atmosphere here. The local area is also a big plus. There's a great range of shops, restaurants, and bars within walking distance—whether you're after a quick coffee, a nice sit-down meal, or a lively evening out, there's something for everyone. There are also some nice open spaces nearby for walks, runs, or just to relax outdoors. Transport links are really convenient, with buses and train/tram connections nearby, making it easy to get around and into the city centre. It’s ideal for commuting or spontaneous weekend plans. Living on this street has also been a pleasant experience. Parking is generally available, bin collections are timely, and I’ve not encountered any issues with noise or anti-social behaviour. It’s a calm and safe-feeling environment. Overall, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time living at The Casting and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a friendly, well-managed place with great amenities and an even better community.

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

Any issues found in the Building are dealt with quickly as long as they are reported to the Receptionist and other members of staff who work in the building

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

The only issue I would raise with the building is the parking isn't the best and only has limited spaces, however there is plenty of parking spaces nearby where you can park without having to pay a certain fee

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

Fantastic location with a wide variety of cafes, restaurants and open spaces. It is also very close to the tram stop, which is convenient.

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

We have not had any issues so far, but the process has been explained in detail by Rasheed.

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

Nothing - everything was as expected and we were given a great tour of the additional facilities by Rasheed.

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

Loads of shops. Great transport link. Not enough parking. Very social. The staff are amazing especially Helena and cal

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

Yes. Fixed my hob very quickly. Dishwasher was very delayed.

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

How hot the apartments get in summer Is here should be AC

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

Everything is good , there’s a good range of restraunts , shops and activities to do here & the environment is really nice

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

They have always been super helpful and dealt with any issues I may have

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

Just how to navigate the city centre and how to use public transport etc