A guide to living in Salford

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

Living at EDA has been a really great experience overall. The building is modern, well designed and the apartments are finished to a high standard with lots of natural light and great views from the 19th floor. The amenities are the best part of the building I’d say! The cinema is my favourite. I have nothing bad to say about EDA!

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

Whenever I’ve had issues in the building, the building management ream has been very responsive and professional. Any concerns I’ve raised they have been dealt with quickly and efficiently. The team are always approachable and easy to contact, which makes a big difference and adds to the overall positive experience of living at EDA.

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

Nothing really, everything about EDA has been amazing!

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

Cortland is really ideal for shops, gyms, reformer pilates, links to Greater Manchester. There is also a lot of parking available, trams, buses, trains close by. Good restaurants and bars - and links to Manchester Airport.

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

Steve, Alan, Ant & Charlotte are super stars! Steve and Alan have always been super friendly, approachable and organised. They get everything you need sorted. Steve is the reception OG, he's got everything in an order and he will act on things. Alan has the friendliness and chill everyone I think everyone should have in life! His energy and approach is something we really admire and appreciate living here. Charlotte was so understanding and supported us with a recent situation, really understanding our perspective - which we really appreciate! Ant is amazing - he's always on the ball for repairs, goes out of his way to help and he really does deserve all of the recognition for his hard work around Cortland! As a girl who absolutely lives life without any toolbox, I never feel silly asking Ant for help with repairs and things that I honestly have no idea about!

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

There is a construction site which you should be mindful of before choosing your apartment. But it is each to their own and everyone has a different lifestyle, so this may not impact some people.

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

I was new to the area when i was moving in here and knew nothing about it. The local restaurants and bars are now some of my favorite i have ever been to, which were recommended by Dan, part of the Eda team. Transport is very good with the tram stop right outside with links to the city. Living in this area i feel very safe at all times.

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

Any minor issues that i mentioned within the apartment itself has been dealt with quickly through the help of Dan.

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

There is no 24/7 shops around, which would of been good to have nearby due to my nightly working hours.

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

The area in itself is a great place to live as someone who works in the city centre. Quiet enough to go home to but parts are busy enough in the evening for food and drink if I want to go somewhere. Transport links are really good for getting in and out of the city. Grocery shops near by for small bits and pieces. Only issue is parking for visitors if people come and see me can be expensive.

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

I had a few minor issues when first moving into the property. However at the time of writing this review, the team has immediately arranged to sort them for me

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

The accounts/apps and sign up were initially confusing on move in. But with help from the concierge team I think it has all been sorted now .

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

Area is nice but this is no where near worth the hassle and stress associated with living in this building

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

Wasted my time over 3 months - stating compensation would be provided after works complete, everytime they tell me works are complete and I ask for the compensation they create another problem to avoid paying

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

The incompetence of the staff - any problem that should be solved swiftly is a HUGE task and inconvenience to the resident