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We’re absolutely delighted with our new 4-bedroom home. From the moment we stepped through the front door, it felt light, modern, and welcoming. The layout is thoughtfully designed — with generous living space, a bright open-plan kitchen and dining area, and plenty of room for both relaxing and entertaining. The bedrooms are all a great size, especially the master with its en-suite, and the storage throughout the house has been a real bonus. We’ve also been impressed with the build quality — the finishes feel high-standard, and we’ve had excellent communication and support from the team throughout the process. The house has everything we hoped for: energy efficiency, a beautiful garden, and the sense of calm and space we were looking for in a long-term home. We honestly couldn’t be happier — it’s been the perfect fresh start. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a quality new build in a welcoming neighbourhood.

My partner and I decided to move into The Point a week ago. My experience with this establishment has been 10/10 from the beginning. I scheduled and did a viewing with Reuben before moving in, he was so much fun, showed me all the common areas and managed to score us a room on the 11th floor which was exactly where we wanted to be. Phil was there to welcome us to the property when we moved in, he was flexible with arranging access, and gave us as much time as we needed to get furniture sorted. The rest of the team is also nice and welcoming, have had a great time here so far! We attended the mixology session over the weekend which was a fabulous event! Free booze and lots of fun mingling with all the other residents, would love to have more events like these! The room is designed beautifully and practically, but is quite small for two people to live in. There's a queue for one bedroom apartments as they haven't got a lot of them... so would recommend renting two studios for couples looking to move into The Point for long periods as it may take a year or two before you're allocated a one bedroom. I've not used the gym yet but the equipment in there looks new and clean. The TV lounge is a great place for my partner and I to hang out when it feels too claustrophobic in our wee studio. We love booking the club room for meals as it means that we can cook a nice dinner without stinking out our room, and that we are able to chuck all our dishes into the dishwasher afterwards which then gets cleaned every morning. I do however wish there were more common bar and kitchen areas in this facility that would allow residents to get together organically. The seating area in reception has a great design but is not a great place to chill because it gets too busy with people coming in and out. The club room would be the best location but only one individual is allowed to book this room at once so you'll never "meet" someone there. The outdoor balcony areas in the garden room(12th floor) and co-working space(11th floor) is very relaxing but definitely needs more outdoor furniture given Aberdeen's sweet and short summer :))

Everyone was very helpful and were great for my move-in. The facilities are great. The team are responsive to emails when you have a question. The gym is great and has everything you need. The apartments are a good size and very quiet. They have everything you would need to live comfortably.

The building is very well insulated and energy efficient therefore a few bucks a month for energy. You only need to pay rent, council tax and energy which is quite good for the budget.. the amenities provided are great value for money. The platform team is very attentive and responsive. The layout and the design of the house is posh but at the same time minimalistic. The facility of a washer dryer is a great addition. All in all it’s an amazing place to live.

I’ve been really impressed with Platform in Edinburgh so far. The building is brand new and has a really modern, stylish feel to it. Everything from the design to the little details in the finishings feels fresh and well thought out. One of the best things about living here is the range of facilities. There’s a great gym, a peaceful yoga space, and a really handy co-working area that makes working from home a lot more enjoyable. It’s clear a lot of effort went into making sure the building suits a variety of lifestyles. The building and property management teams have also been great—super responsive and helpful whenever I’ve had a question or needed something. The communal areas are always clean and well looked after, which really adds to the experience. Overall, it’s a great place to live—modern, convenient, and with everything you need right on-site. The staff have also been amazing. Everyone is friendly, professional, and always willing to help. A special mention to Maria at reception—she’s always cheerful, approachable, and incredibly helpful. It's lovely to have such a warm welcome whenever you walk through the door.