A guide to living in North West England

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

the convenience of all the local shops is amazing. A 5 minute walk to the arndale centre which has an aldi in means the weekly food shop isn’t a hassle. There is a back entrance to the building which is perfect for taxis and drops offs. As well as a side entrance if you want to avoid walking all the way around the buildings perimeter. having an on site indoor bin depot is super helpful, it means we don’t have to load up our bins and can dispose of all waste daily without the smell taking up the flat.

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

Having had no issues yet, I’m happy to say everything has been going smoothly. When we’ve had queries about the gym or our fob temporary stops working, the front desk staff immediately solve any issues.

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

The on street parking is free after 8pm surrounding the building.

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

Very convenient local shops with multiple supermarkets in close walking distance including Aldi. Arndale centre and market street are also very close Good public transport links with victoria train station, and shudehill on the doorstep. It's in a great part of town on the border of the northern quarter and ancoats with loads of bars, restaurants and things to do. Paid private parking in the building, multiple nearby private car parks for visitors. With the windows open on the lower levels there can be a bit of traffic noise - but this is unavoidable living in the city.

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

No problems raised so far during our tenancy to report.

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

For moving in, there are trolleys available in the foyer to help with boxes - a life saver. Space to park a van up right outside the back of the building. Be warned the parking around the flat can get busy fast if keeping a moving can overnight.

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Really lovely building with amazing staff! Have only been here a few months but even in that short time have felt really welcome! Ruby was amazing in showing us around initially and helping with setting up things to get settled into the building.

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

Very quick to respond. Had an issue with my utility billing and staff helped me sort out water meter issues within a few hours of asking.

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How vibrant the area is! Really active and lots to do nearby + only a very short walk to the city centre

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

Living at Pall Mall Press has been a good overall experience, especially because of its convenient location. There are shops, restaurants and places to eat nearby, making it easy to manage daily needs without travelling too far. The transport links are also useful for getting around Liverpool and reaching the city centre. The local area has a nice mix of city life and places to spend time outside. Like any city centre location, there can occasionally be some traffic noise and busy periods, but overall, the convenience makes up for it. There is always room for improvement in areas such as cleanliness and general maintenance, but overall, Pall Mall Press is a practical place to live for students and young professionals.

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

The building management has been an important point of contact for residents. Clear communication, timely responses and regular updates help make it easier to resolve any issues. Overall, maintaining good communication and addressing maintenance concerns promptly would make the living experience even better.

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

I wish I had known more about the full range of facilities, the maintenance request process and how quickly issues are usually resolved before moving in. It would also have been helpful to know more about the day-to-day living experience, including noise levels and any additional costs, so I could plan ahead and settle in more easily.

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

Good area of Manchester, which is nice and quiet with it being near a good bus station u can get anywhere

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

The building responds swiftly to any issues or complains

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

I wish I knew about the doors into my building always being left open