A guide to living in Newcastle

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

The location is excellent. A bus stop is just a two-minute walk away, making daily commuting very convenient. There is also a great primary school right next door, which is a real bonus for families. The neighbourhood is quiet and peaceful, and everything you need is within easy reach. I have not experienced any significant downsides so far.

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

The management team has been cooperative and responsive. Whenever we have raised a concern, they have dealt with it in a timely and professional manner, which gives great peace of mind as a new resident.

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

Honestly, nothing in particular comes to mind. The move-in process was smooth and we felt well-informed from the start.

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

It is close enough to walk into the city centre (an 8-minute walk to Newcastle central station) and the quayside but far enough away that it generally does not feel busy. My flat faced the courtyard, so it was usually quiet. If it was completely silent, you could sometimes hear trains in the distance, but they never bothered me.

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

Overall, the management team responded quickly to any issues I raised. The only real downside during my time there was the internet. I once went about a week without service. Although this was an issue with the provider rather than the on-site team, I think Grainger could consider a more reliable provider in the future!

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

Residents get 10% off at Sanco (pizza place) and gym classes are great

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

Hadrian's tower and the new managment takover of the building with great connection to local transport

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

Location of all the transport locations close to the building

What is the best feature of your home:

The layout is great and the furnishing provided are very good standard.

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

Very nice area, plenty of nice restaurants around, nice walk up and down the river, lots of bars, and only 10-15 mins walk to the centre. However the seagulls are CONSTANT, that’s about it for noise, occasional siren. Very close to central station and monument, parking within building is good, people are generally very nice.

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

Building management has always been very active and responsive whenever there is a problem.

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

Not sure, just that the apartment is quite expensive

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

It’s always clean and never had any problems. If anything needs fixed it does straight away! I just wish there was a shop close

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

Promptly and swiftly. Had an issue with the dishwasher and washing machine and was sorted the next day

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

I wish I knew how cold it gets in the winter in these flats and how hot in the summer!