A guide to living in Somerset

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

We have really enjoyed living at Signal Box Yard! Great location about 15 mins pleasant walk along the canal to central Bath. Closer to home is Midland road area for many shops, library, cafes. M &S foodhall and Lidl is 10 mins walk in the opposite direction of Bath. Only negatives for us have been that parking for guests is non existent and it can be a wait to get an indoor parking place. We have never had noise issues (yay top floor living!)

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

There have been a few small issues with being a new building (when will the solar be hooked up, when we we get our electricity bills?!) but these seem to be out of the hands of management. Any small issues (such as some missing flashing which caused a small damp spot have been dealt with immediately (thanks Richard and Martin!)

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

We have been very fortunate being in a quiet part of the building; we were a little concerned that with so many students around the area it would be noisy but we have so far had no issues with noise.

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

Local amenities great .. as is public transport Parking very expensive and limited ,Bath Council is anti car ..There are times of Anti social behaviour, with music events running late next door and Noise from fire station next door ..

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

Yes .. it took neatly 2 weeks.. but said they had changed their mind on rent increases and compensation

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

Wish it was more sound proof ..I can hear people in their bathroom above me .. Less students .. Built to a standard it was meant to be .. Maintenance is poor

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

Its a good location, close to town on a busy road with a bus stop nearby also a small platform station not too far away.

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

They usually respond quickly, especially if its an important issue like electrics or water. They can work around your schedule or come in when you aren't around if need be.

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

The dates of the events like pub quiz or halloween party. I always end up working those days.

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

The development is only 20 minutes walk (the busy main road can be avoided after a few minutes where there is a turning into a quieter area) to the centre of town with a very good range of shops, supermarkets, entertainment and eateries. The local train link is only a few minutes walk away, there is easy access to the motorway and plenty of bus stops. The main road is very busy most of the time which can make it difficult when trying to pull out from the driveway and can be noisy but luckily I’m situated at the back of the building which is generally very quiet. There is no guest parking so visitors have to try to find parking on side roads which is mostly only available after 6pm due to residents permits. The traffic can be extremely heavy all the way along this stretch as it’s one of the main roads into/out of Bath, especially during peaks times which can making walking unpleasant and trying to pull out into the traffic difficult but, as stated, it’s a very convenient location.

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

As you can see, anything I have reported has always been swiftly resolved.

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

There would be no guest parking, a long wait for utility bills so I don’t know how economical the heating is yet, no immediate coffee shop or mini supermarket on site but the team on site are great and really helpful, they go out of their way to organise events for the community to try to help people meet and make new friendships and have fun. It’s early days but it’s so nice to feel part of a community. I’m looking forward to more events coming up. Thank you to the team here.

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

15 min walk from City centre, 5 min walk to train station. A small supermarket in one of the commercial spaces would be brilliant, feel that is the only thing missing!

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

I have had a few repairs that have been carried out promptly. The team were able to replace the double bed for a king size bed, for which I am very grateful.

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

I wish I had known the council tax band, which is completely out of the landlords hands. For future residents, they would be able to provide this info.