A guide to living in Nottinghamshire

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

It’s really nice next to the canal, shops are local, busses and train are next door and you’re in the heart of town without being too central.

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

yeah, christos was very polite and professional and fixed all of our issues in a timely manner

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

when i was first forced to live here and i really didn’t want to be because of the small ceilings and no storage but i really loved living here in the end

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

Lovely area with good links. Know the area welll and always wanted to live here. Gedling country park on the doorstep which is great.

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

All good to be honest, glad we could find a rental in the area.

What is the best feature of your home:

Living room doors with open plan space. Nice garden.

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

Only the location is good. Bins are always full. Sometimes the bin area is open, and strangers come and go and dig into the bins.

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

The ladies at reception tried their best, but there were loads of problems to deal with.

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

Electricity is going to be a big part of the monthly bills. If you find better other places , think twice if you want to rent here.

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

Living in the British Waterways area has been a really positive experience overall. The local area offers a great mix of shops, restaurants, and cafes, all within easy reach, making day-to-day life very convenient. There are also some lovely open spaces nearby which are perfect for relaxing or going for walks, especially along the canal which adds a nice, peaceful atmosphere. Transport links are excellent, with reliable connections that make commuting and getting around Nottinghamshire straightforward. Whether it’s buses, trains, or nearby stations, everything is easily accessible. The street itself is generally quiet and well-maintained, with regular bin collections and no major issues with anti-social behaviour. Traffic noise is minimal most of the time, which makes it a comfortable place to live. Overall, it’s a well-connected, convenient, and pleasant area that I’ve really enjoyed living in

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

The building management has always responded quickly and efficiently to any issues I’ve raised. Will and Bernadette are very approachable, helpful, and ensure problems are resolved promptly with clear communication throughout.

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

One thing I wish I had known before moving in is just how supportive and responsive the building team is, especially Will and Bernadette. It’s something you don’t fully appreciate during a viewing, but it makes a big difference day to day. I’d also say to new neighbours to make the most of the local area and transport links, as everything is very convenient and adds to the overall living experience.

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

In a great area in nottingham by the canal! got an amazing selection of shops and right in the centre of Nottingham. unfortunately no parking and there’s a lot of work being done in the buildings surrounding but not a lot of noise thankfully

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

They respond via email or are also around Monday -Friday so we can go down stairs and raise anything if needed

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

Can view property online which is great. Other than that not much else i can think of. I was very well informed of everything during my viewing and could easily raise any questions i had with Will or Bernadette.