A guide to living in Sheffield

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

I think it is at a very convenient place in the city centre with supermarkets, local cafes and restaurants near by. However, if you leave in the lower floors and by the streets, it could be noisy because of the music from the bars across the west street.

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

It was fixed the next day and also the process was clear.

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

There were a lot of silverfish so you need to be prepared for that.

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Grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops, and public transport hubs all within a 2-10 min walk. 15 mins from the bus interchange, and 20 mins from the train station. Area feels safe and well lit. Many of the immediate business spaces are vacant but are not blited and makes area quiet and not too busy. There are plenty of nearby activities on kelham island.

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

Have dealt with all issues we've raised in a timely and cheerful way.

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

Utilities have been a bit confusing but that seems more based on the providers as opposed to SY.

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Living in the city center means that everything is reachable within walking distance. It's pretty convenient. However, living at Trafalgar street also means that it would be very noisy during midnights at weekends.

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

They did on multiple occasions. Though implementation can vary from instant to a while

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

I wish I knew that this place doesn't have as much students as I thought it would be. While I understand it's a regular accommodation. There is little to none social life student wise. However, it would be best fit for families

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I struggle with the dogs and their cleanliness, but there are plenty other things I like instead for example reception, Casey is definitely my favourite. She is friendly and helpful. I like coming down to speak to the staff especially when Im feeling stressed as its a nice area to de-stress.

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

There has been no issues but I did want to change apartment numbers and that was done easily.

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

The door moves back and forth when I open the window.

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The James is a fabulous home for me and my dog. Location wise it could not be better situated with everything you need within walking distance from authentic restaurants, well known express supermarkets, brilliant local shops and an excellent food market. Surrounded by a range of bars, parks, churches, libraries and cultural venues together with convenient transport and a contract with a car park it would be hard not to find what you're looking for nearby. Locals are lovely and the area is well policed particularly on busy weekends and student nights. West street is a perfect location with nearby convenient living and plenty of dog friendly places.

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

Maintenance and queries are dealt with efficiently and professionally by fantastic staff.

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

Routes to local dog walking spaces such as Weston Park via West Street and past the university. Dog friendly bars such as Cornerstone, Frog and Parrot, and the Forum plus puppichinos courtesy of pups and pals event at different locations within walking distance.