A guide to living in Scotland

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

It’s a very peaceful place despite being very close to the city centre. Public transport, including train stations and buses, is within easy reach, and shops are nearby for daily essentials. Parking, available both within and around the complex, is convenient. I would say, a great balance of calmness and accessibility

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

Absolutely, they have been very prompt and responsive whenever I have raised any concerns. The building management team acts quickly to find solutions.

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

There isn’t anything in particular. I had an online viewing while I was away on a work trip, and Euan made sure to provide all the necessary details. He thoroughly showed me around via video call and also sent a follow-up video afterwards, which was very clear.

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

Living in Dockside is a sweet drea. Easy access to transport like bus and tram. Overall its a nice place to live

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

Very willing and ready to help with any issues. They are always smiling and ready to help. Especially the ladies, I give it to them 100percent. Phoenix is an awesome receptionist.

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

Would have been nice to have a garden where kids can play or a play ground

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

Parking is extremely expensive and the gate of the parking lot was malfunctioning for quite a while. Close to haymarket station.

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

They simply ignore many emails for weeks. There is near zero accountability

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

Check google review before moving in, lots of people went through these chaos.

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

There are plenty of spots near Dockside, including Ocean Terminal and independent spots in Leith. My favourite places after exploring Leith have been the various bakeries across the walk.

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

Not had any major problems yet. However, the resident app has been amazing to log any maintenance issues with the on-site team who are here most of the time

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

One thing I wish I knew before I moved in is how welcoming the team would be and how easy it would be to interact with my neighbours due to the events the team puts on. They really prioritise community living here!

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

I really like living in Leith, I was a bit unsure initially because it feels further away from the centre of Edinburgh than I was used to - but I’m only 2 minutes away from the tram stop and it’s only a 20 minute tram into the centre. So actually, I am just as close, but in a much more peaceful area.

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

We have an app here at Dockside, which allows us as residents to raise any issues or queries directly to the team. They always respond on the same day to me, and there is always a solution reached, or a plan for a solution given within a few days.

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

I wish I had known that I would actually have no need for a car, it would have saved me getting a parking space in the area. Everything is so easily accessible.