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City Co-Living Newcastle, NE1

By Manchester Apartments

4.4

4.40

(20 reviews)

City Co-Living Newcastle is a modern residential development offering 241 self-contained apartments, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units. Opened in September 2024, this luxury accommodation provides residents with a range of on-site facilities, such as a state-of-the-art gym, media room, residents' lounge, co-working spaces, shared dining rooms, and a rooftop terrace with stunning views of the iconic Quayside. The development is ideally situated in Newcastle's city centre, offering easy access to the vibrant nightlife, diverse dining options, and thriving arts and culture scene. Excellent transport links, including proximity to Manors and Newcastle train stations, make it convenient for both students and professionals.
1st

Ranked 1st out of 8 in Newcastle

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Regent's Plaza, NE3

By Cording Residential

4.73

4.73

(5 reviews)

Regent's plaza, managed by Cording Residential. Compromising of luxury one, two and three bedroom penthouses. As well as this residents benefit from comfort for everyday life, panoramic views to the city, and Regent Centre Metro Exchange nearby.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 8 in Newcastle

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The Forge, NE1

By Grainger

Award winner 2023

4.48

4.48

(72 reviews)

Ideally located between Newcastle’s Quayside and the city centre, The Forge offers modern and spacious apartments with well designed open plan kitchen/dining space. Exclusive resident facilities such as a lounge, co-working booths and meeting room are all included, and we are pet friendly – with a dedicated garden just for them! Choose from a selection of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom homes to rent with a variety of lay-out options.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 8 in Newcastle

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City Quadrant, NE1

By Living Spaces

4.4

4.40

(8 reviews)

City Quadrant is a mixed-use development located at the western entrance to Newcastle City Centre, just a short walk from Central Station. The development also includes office space and some restaurants and retail space that residents can benefit from. The idyllic location means that residents here can also benefit from various local amenities.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 8 in Newcastle

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Hanover Mill, NE1

By Mandale Homes

4.18

4.18

(14 reviews)

Situated on Newcastle Quayside, Hanover Mill is a residential development with views of the River Tyne. The development is an approximately only a 5-minute walk away from Newcastle Central Station and great access to the Universities, Newcastle College, and RVI Hospital.
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Ranked 5th out of 8 in Newcastle

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233 total reviews

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AA (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Regent's Plaza, NE3

Aug 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

A pleasant place to live!

AA (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Regent's Plaza, NE3

Aug 2025

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

The building is located in a fantastic location. it is right next to the Metro station, a major bus interchange, supermarkets, and the High Street It is a quiet, safe and friendly neighbourhood.

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

The management team (in particular, James) are friendly, responsive and helpful. Issues are quickly fixed, and to a high standard!

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

The main insight that can’t be gleaned from a viewing is that this building is well-maintained, with issues being quickly addressed. Having a professional landlord means the renting experience is overall excellent.


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Toni P (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Simple Life at Freight Village, NE8

Aug 2025

3
3
This is rated 3.00 out of 5.00.
3

Average property but I wouldn’t choose to buy on this estate

Toni P (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Simple Life at Freight Village, NE8

Aug 2025

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

This development is close to Newcastle city centre and very close to the local metro station. There is a local Asda 5 minutes walk away which is ideal! Parking is great as we have two off-street spaces. There is a lot of noise on the estate due to it still being under construction which does leave you car constantly dirty! There always seems to be police on the estate (woken up at 2am once by police as cars keep getting broken into) and a letter was received from the local community policing team advising of high anti social behaviour in the area. I wouldn’t exactly say I felt safe here but haven’t personally had anything happen. The house is fairly small downstairs and the walls are very thin - we can hear next door quite a lot. We’ve had major issues with the strange heating system that is installed in this development - still not resolved and had engineers out 8 times between January and March - no compensation received from Simple Life even though we had no heating on each occasion. This issue isn’t currently affecting us as it’s summer but I can foresee it happening again.

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

Yes but not in a timely manner. Still have ongoing issues.

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

Area has a high rate of anti social behaviour which leaves tenants feeling unsafe.

Manager response

Hi Toni, Thank you for your review and making us aware of the issues you are facing. As this is a new property, all defects will be covered within the housebuilder warranty, therefore we are reliant on them to attend to issues during this period. We apologise if there have therefore been delays to any maintenance requests. As we are unable to identify you based on the information shared with us from Home Views, please could you pop the team an email at maintenance@simplelifehomes.com and we will investigate any outstanding items for you? We can also confirm that the heating is provided through a District Network Heating System through Gateshead Energy Company. You will find details on how to get in touch with them and the Myh Sycous' user manual in the mobile app.

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Anonymous, Simple Life

Aug 2025


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Siobhan (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Simple Life at Freight Village, NE8

Aug 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Great design of houses with modern design features 🌟

Siobhan (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Simple Life at Freight Village, NE8

Aug 2025

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

Perfect location for local amenities. Easy accessible to get the bus or metro into the main city centre of Newcastle. Very quiet estate, plenty of parking for any visitors you may have.

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

No problems in the property have been found so have not needed to contact building management.

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

I had personally been looking for a rental property for quite some time so just wish I had of known about this company sooner. Because it's a new home it makes it feel more your own.

Manager response

Thank you for your wonderful review Siobhan! We're so happy to see that you're loving and making the most of your home. We're delighted to hear that you feel it is all yours!

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Anonymous, Simple Life

Aug 2025


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Reeves C (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Simple Life at Freight Village, NE8

Jul 2025

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

3
3
This is rated 3.00 out of 5.00.
3

Mediocre experience

Reeves C (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Simple Life at Freight Village, NE8

Jul 2025

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

Very close to metro and grocery shops which is useful. Lots of anti-social behaviour and car break ins every week.

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

Never had any building issues but others have said it takes a while for repairs to be done.

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

Be aware they increase the rent every year by 10%. Don't live on the front street (freight sidings) as antisocial kids/teens kick your doors throughout the day and night. Lock your cars as every week there is a car break in. Simple life do not do much to help such as fencing off from the street.

Manager response

Hello Reeves, We're pleased to read that you are happy with your property at Freight Village. We apologise if you have struggled to get hold of us over the phone. Particularly during the last month, we have experienced extremely high call volumes, however the team can also reply over email or you can speak to them over the message system within the mobile app. Unfortunately, as we are a private landlord, and not an Affordable Housing Provider, our rents do inflate in line with that of the local market - there is no fixed % or rate to this therefore, however we always try to maintain a fair and considered approach to any renewals in favour of retaining our customers. We completely appreciate and share in any dissatisfaction around any antisocial behaviour. If you can identify this coming from any of our residents please let us know. We always recommend all antisocial behaviour is reported to the police, particularly as this is often caused by people external to the neighbourhood. The police have the appropriate powers to take the action required, whereas we are limited in our role as a landlord.

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Anonymous, Simple Life

Jul 2025


Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

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Olatunbosun O (Tenant)

The Rise, NE15

Jul 2025

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

A Great Place to Call Home: Clean, Safe, and Convenient

Olatunbosun O (Tenant)

The Rise, NE15

Jul 2025

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

My area is very good place to live, transportation is top notch, restaurants and local shops are easy to reach and there’s no much traffic noise. I’ve got wonderful neighbors as well. In short, it’s a good and peaceful environment

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

They have responded well, and we were satisfied with their response

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

I wish we knew the internet that comes with the house to prepare myself before moving in

Manager response

Hi Olatunbosun, Thanks so much for the amazing review! We're really happy to hear you’re enjoying your home at The Rise and loving the modern design, it's great to know the style and facilities are hitting the mark. The garden spaces are definitely a highlight, so we’re glad to hear you’re enjoying that and also lovely to hear that the area is working well for you. Thanks for the heads-up about the internet, that’s really helpful feedback and something we’ll make sure is clearer for future residents so they can be better prepared from day one. We’re also really pleased to hear the team has been supportive when you’ve needed help. Thanks again for your kind words, we’re so glad to have you as part of The Rise community! Best regards,

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Marion, Digital Marketing Manager

Aug 2025


Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

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