A guide to living in Scotland

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

Living at The Point in Aberdeen has been great. Shops, cafes and Union Square are close by, and transport links are very handy with buses and trains nearby. The street feels safe, bins are collected on time, and it’s a calm and comfortable place to live.

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

Building management has always responded quickly and professionally to any issues. A special thanks to Phil Dennett, Senior Resident Services Associate for his professionalism, excellent communication skills, and willingness to help with any question. I truly feel very welcome here because of him.

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

I didn't realise how peaceful the area would feel once living here, even though it’s so close to the city centre. It’s much quieter and more relaxing than I first expected from just a viewing.

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

The external location of our apartment faces Drysdale Road - unless you like boy racers, avoid. Maintenance can be lacking, fire safety and security do not seem to be of concern to Moda.

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

Quite poorly in the majority of instances, and can be quite rude when prompted for a response.

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

That the property is a high percentage overseas students, not professionals as we were told when viewing.

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

The building is really conveniently located with a shop just downstairs, 5-10 minutes walk from Anderston train station and about 15-20 minutes walk from the centre. Loads of pubs and restaurants in Finnieston 10 minutes walk as well.

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

Building management has been very quick to respond to enquiries I've made, Felicia and Alina have been very helpful with our transition into the building and are very kind and approachable.

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

Find out when your block's bin collection is as the bins can get quite full just before collection.

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

Extremely convenient grocery store attached to building that provides the essentials. Bus stations right outside. Nice location along the river.

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

Very quick and helpful responses from building management.

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

Minor thing, however when it really gets windy, the windows/outside of the building can make a lot of noise.

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

Area is great. Everything you need is nearby. New Scotmid Coop is fantastic. Two bus stops very close to Moda

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

The elevator in 6 McEwan Walk took over a month to fix.

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

Flats get very warm during summer. Management generally avoids residents like the plague. Every simple question or request has to be done through the app or over email. It can get exhausting