A guide to living in Scotland

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

I’ve enjoyed living from day one and meeting all the staff no problems at all the staff are always on had to answer any question

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

I’ve had no issues with the building management all good

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

I’ve been kept up to date with emails and the staff are always on hand

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

Love Leith, Leith Saturday market is perfect, and the tram to central Edinburgh is so quick and clean. Lack of parking is a problem, hopefully resolved soon. Very happy to be here.

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

As above, we had one minor issue and the management needed to make another visit, both visits resolved quickly and in a friendly way.

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

Again, we were told we would be on a parking waiting list. We appreciate the aim to limit car use in a city, however parking is still needed.

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

The local area is very welcoming and friendly, with a good sense of community. There are plenty of useful local shops, supermarkets, cafes and restaurants nearby, making everyday errands convenient. There are also nice open green spaces and parks which are great for walking and relaxing. Transport links are good with buses and main roads easily accessible, making it simple to get around. The street itself is generally quiet and well kept, with reliable bin collections and a good level of parking available.

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

Building management have been responsive and helpful whenever any issues have been raised. They generally deal with things in a timely and organised way and keep residents informed when needed. It’s reassuring to know that any concerns are taken seriously and handled professionally.

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 how welcoming and friendly the community is. It’s a very pleasant place to live with respectful neighbours and a comfortable atmosphere. The area is well maintained and overall it has been a really positive place to call home.

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

The public transport links to Dockside are fantastic, with regular buses and trams. The location is also quiet, which compared to my previous flat makes such a difference!

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

The reception staff are friendly and helpful. I’ve had no issues to date, but feel they are very approachable should need arise.

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

I wish I had asked for a floor plan or the dimensions of the flat.

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

Overall, the area is lovely with having close access to public transport and having the water of leith being part of our wider neighbourhood which has a variety of venders such as the browns of leith, the Saturday market and Flux.

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

The building management is great, with them being on site any issues get completed with a timely manner and they are always willing to help.

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

One thing that wasn’t disclosed was the parking would be needed to be paid for.