A guide to living in Sheffield

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

The area was very well connected, as it is right in the city centre. There is a great range of restaurants, cafés, bars and shops nearby, as well as easy access to public transport. Everything is within walking distance, which is extremely convenient. The only downside is that, because it is such a central location, it can get quite busy at times and a bit noisier, especially during weekends or events. However, overall it is a very lively and pleasant area to live in.

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

They have always responded quickly and resolved any issues efficiently.

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

There wasn’t anything major I wish I had known, but understanding small practical details earlier would have been helpful.

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

There are many benefits about living here. The moor market, Sheffield city centre and Ofcourse my favourite cafe (cafe Nero) all just 5 minutes away. I don’t think I have faced anything negative here.

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

Very quick. They have responded within 1 day every time.

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

I pretty much a clear picture about everything before I moved in so there was no surprises.

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

Really nice living in town, it’s so close to the station, so very easy to get in and out of Sheffield! Quick access to Aldi Sainsbury’s and the moor market too!!

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

Instantly - we had some crevices which were sorted by the following day

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

Better understanding of how the water and electricity bills would work

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

Portable grocery shops are missing when I notice there are shops for renting at the ground floor. Facilities are very good when I move it, yet management is quite disappointing as some tenants are not behaving well to keep all facilities in good condition.

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

Quick response with complaints received like tenants violating rules.

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

I wish I knew the energy efficiency rating and the average energy usage report of home appliances.

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

It’s really local and easy to get around. The noise from West Street can be excessive sometimes, including the trams!

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

They have been quickly reactive and really go out of their way.

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

How sound proof the rooms are, it’s really quite quiet in the building.