A guide to living in Newcastle

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

There is plenty of shops and the restaurants are so close you can order collection from the best spots. The convenience of the transport is amazing. The street is quiet and I don’t have to worry about bins. There is some traffic noise but the window being closed blocks out this sound which is perfect. I love it!

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

Great they have been so so helpful and have responded to any problems and made it very accessible to get help

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

That the plugs on the kitchen counter are too far down and are a bit useless that’s the only bit I don’t like.

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

Difficulty getting orders from grocery partners, and parcels without being damaged beforehand. Support on site is pretty good.

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

The in person support is prompt, but the maintenance is still pending

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

How central the location is is an advantage. Would recommend it

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

Advantages: - Very friendly and helpful staff, - Strategic location, close to Metro, Central Station, Central Bus Station, City Centre. - Newcastle Airport is only 30 minutes away via Metro. - Very scenic location, close to the Tyne Bridge. - Decent space. - High quality modern appliances. - Decent furniture. - Access to Gym facilities. - Community events. - Very quiet! Disadvantages: - High rent. - Waste disposal area is untidy. - No TV, - Wi-Fi speed is lower than originally anticipated. - Frequent Wi-Fi disruptions.

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

Yes, they have been very helpful in addressing things that need repairing or Wi-Fi issues.

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

I wish I had been aware that the Wi-Fi was going to be a frequent issue (disruptions are common) as I occasionally work from home.

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

Everything is within a commutable distance, and transport is available near by however to get an Uber or anything delivered by car it’s hard to access through the main road, which causes a lot of confusions and back entrance is not very clear even on maps.

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

Yes, the problems and issues were always fixed when reported

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

Nothing negative…all good things to hear and enjoy here when moving in!

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

The place is excellent. Right in the middle of the city center. There is parking space, bin collection. There isn’t any traffic noise.

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

I personally didn’t have any issues with the building management so I don’t have any information about it but my friend said they respond quickly and fix any problem you have

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

Uber pickup spot may be confusing because I have to go through the parking downstairs to reach my uber, there is two entrances one is from the 6th floor and from the 1st.