A guide to living in Scotland

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

I like how easy it is to get to town from here, it is also nice being so close to the water, it doesn’t feel like properly being in the city but is close enough to enjoy the benefits.

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

The team has been quick to respond to any questions I’ve had on the app

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

Wish I had known how good BTR’s were in general, really nice to be a part of a community.

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A perfect location for transport, shops just a little Tripp on the tram, buses etc. a bit windy sometimes but to be expected living near the water.

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

With great professionalism, always friendly and up for a chat

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

Strictly non smoking in surrounding area’s, noise does travel within the flat quite easily.

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It’s all great - I like the area - there are nice walks, bars, pubs, and restaurants. The area is really nice generally.

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

The design is good, modern and clean, I’ve had no issues.

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

I was surprised by how nice the area by the docks was.

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

Parking is a nightmare - if you have a car avoid Dockside. Not pet friendly - "pets can only use communal areas to get to and from their apartment" Versus other managed buildings like Moda, you could use the big dinning rooms ad - hoc if no one had paid to reserve the room. Here, you have to pay £150 just to get access to the cutlery and pans, no ad hoc use.

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

Parking issue was framed as "we signed up for it" all the while the manager uses the onsite car park to avoid the issues residents have to face.

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

Wish they had been honest about car parking. You either have to walk to a multi story 5 mins away (which multiple times a day does wear thin quickly), or risk your car in the estate where they literally watch where you walk to and key your car.

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

I really like Leith, it is the first place I’ve lived in Edinburgh, but I’m really enjoying the area so far. I like how easy it is to get to St. James and back with the tram.

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

I’ve only moved in quite recently, so I can’t say I’ve had any problems or issues. But the team are lovely to talk to, and they’re always eager to make recommendations for places around the area.

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

At first, the parking situation was unsure. There is not a designated space for every apartment, and we were and are unsure about being given one. But the area is so easy to get transport anywhere, the need for a car is becoming less important.