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Eda, M50

By Allsop Letting and Management

Award winner 2025

4.96

4.96

(104 reviews)

£1,235-£1,980 pcm

1, 2, 3 beds

Welcome to Erie Dock Apartments, or Eda for short. Where life's less complicated, from parcel signing to private dining, workplace to WiFi, it’s all sorted for you. All Eda's furnished apartments include king size beds with ottoman storage, corner sofas and TV units to name a few. With floor to ceiling windows looking out over the Quays and Manchester skyline, Eda’s apartments are bright and spacious with open plan living areas. Each apartment has a modern fully fitted kitchen with utility storage, spacious bedrooms with bespoke designed fitted wardrobes and bathrooms all finished to the high standard of Eda. It doesn’t stop there - you can even bring your pet at no extra cost! Eda sits at the top of Erie Dock in the heart of Salford Quays. With paddle boarders, kayakers and an occasional brave swimmer, this is where the city meets the open water. As you follow the dock, you’ll find The Lowry Theatre, Imperial War Museum and Media City UK. And with shops, restaurants, cafes and bars within easy walking distance (and a tram stop right outside the door), you’ll be well connected to Salford, Manchester and beyond. You can get from sofa to city in just 15 minutes.
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Ranked 1st out of 238 in North West England

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The James Liverpool, L2

By The James

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4.95

4.95

(120 reviews)

£845-£975 pcm

1 beds

The James Liverpool is a vibrant community located in the heart of the city on James Street. The new development serves as a place for big thinkers and game changers to live, work, and socialise, while they pursue their big and bold goals. The James offers everything necessary for modern living under one roof, including spaces for focus, a quiet five minutes, or conversation with others. All of the fully furnished studios are private and have access to shared communal spaces situated on the first floor, and all on-site amenities. Residents also benefit from a gym, laundry facilities, high speed Internet, an outdoor terrace, and an active social calendar. Live. Work. Play. Your Way.
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Ranked 2nd out of 238 in North West England

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Vox, M15

By Allsop Letting and Management

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4.93

4.93

(244 reviews)

£845-£1,305 pcm

1, 2 beds

Vox, managed by Allsop is located just off the A56 in Manchester. The Vox offers a collection of 1,2 and 3-bed apartments. Moreover, they are only a short bus away from the city centre. In addition to underbuilding parking, there is also storage for over 280 bikes. These are monitored by CCTV and stored behind fob operated doors. Other facilities include a gym, roof terrace and residents lounge.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 238 in North West England

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The Keel, L3

By Allsop Letting and Management

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4.93

4.93

(221 reviews)

£720-£1,649 pcm

Studios, 2, 3 beds

The Keel, a build-to-rent development managed by Allsop, sits in Queen's Dock, Liverpool. Comprising of 240 apartments overlooking the River Mersey, residents benefit from onsite concierge and a private residents' gym. As well as this, the development is pet friendly and has access to a wide variety of transport links.
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Ranked 4th out of 238 in North West England

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The Castings, M1

By Native Communities

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4.93

4.93

(78 reviews)

£1,180-£2,165 pcm

Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds

The Castings offers studio, 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments in Manchester’s newest neighbourhood, Piccadilly East. Residents benefit from top-notch amenities ranging from 3 roof terraces, complete with wraparound views of Manchester, to a high-spec gym and studio space with 24/7 virtual classes. Additionally, there are 2 social lounges, a cinema room, bookable private dining room and a working hub with meeting rooms and private booths.
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Ranked 5th out of 238 in North West England

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Aqil J (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Downing Living Square Gardens, M15

Sept 2025

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

Great design, location & team.

Aqil J (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Downing Living Square Gardens, M15

Sept 2025

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

My wife and I moved in to Fernley tower a couple of days ago. So far, our experience has been very good. The location is perfect, down the road from the tram station, and a short walk into the centre. Driving to the place is easy as well, thanks to the large carpark down the road from the development. Noise was a worry, coming from the countryside, but the windows and very well soundproofed which is great. The people we have met so far have all been great too.

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

We are raising issues over the next couple of days, will assess how they respond.

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

Wish we had known that certain furnishings cannot be moved i.e. TV.


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L N (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Lexington, L3

Aug 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Perfect Place

L N (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Lexington, L3

Aug 2025

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

The range of shops nearby is really good, we have Sainsburys right next door which is really handy when needing to nip out quick. We also have Costco just 10 minutes away as well as city centre also 10 minutes away, so it is really practical. There doesn't ever seem to be any loud noises along the street which is ideal.

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

The building management are always reliable when dealing with any issues we have. We have had very few but the small ones we have had are always dealt with in a very timely manner.

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

I wish I had known more about the resident events.


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Josh S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Lexington, L3

Aug 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Everything's good

Josh S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Lexington, L3

Aug 2025

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

Plenty of options, very local to shops and a great location for nights out. Bins are very accessible.

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

No issues have arisen yet. Halifax made my move in so easy it was a blessing

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

How wonderful the staff are, they have made me feel so much more than welcome here st the lexington


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Gissella (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Lexington, L3

Aug 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Good place ❤️

Gissella (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Lexington, L3

Aug 2025

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

Callum, Caitlin and Kyran are the best hosts ever! very attentive, always looking after the residents and willing to help with anything you may need.

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

Yes, they always try to do their best! Is an easy way to communicate to them!

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

Complete info when you have the visit, they are very clear with everything

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Becca (Tenant)

Verified Resident

One Silk Street, M4

Aug 2025

3
3
This is rated 3.00 out of 5.00.
3

Expensive for what it is….

Becca (Tenant)

Verified Resident

One Silk Street, M4

Aug 2025

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

Ancoats location is nice but there is a lot of garbage around the building, especially near the car park next to the building. I’ve found drug bags in the entry way of the entrance of the bike room down stairs and on 3 occasions have actually found someone smoking drugs in that same entryway. They recently got the light repaired there, so it seems to have hindered people from doing that anymore.

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

Things can take a very long time to resolve and be fixed

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

The cost of utilities during winter is insane. The cost of parking


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