A guide to living in South Yorkshire

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

Sheffield is a great place to live. It's a walkable city, with a youthful university presence, and the hospitality of the people is unmatched.

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

They are are extremely responsive and always easy to reach.

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

If I had known how at home I would feel here, I would have skipped other viewings.

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

Kangaroo Works is in a very central part of the city center. There is a bus stop right opposite the building so it’s convenient to catch a bus anywhere, the train station is a 5-7 minute walk which is also convenient. There is a parking space also close to the building, a new large one is also being built. There is a Tesco downstairs also which makes grocery buying very quick and easy!

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

Intentional about fixing concerns and future proofing to ensure it does not happen again.

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

I wish I had known there were specific sections of the building for students so I could have a wifi configuration that fits tech settings.

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

Everything is so close by and within reach. There is tesco right below and moor market is a quick walk. So many coffee places nearby, also a nice florist very close by too.

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

Tbh we did face couple of issues when we moved like broken washing machine, etc but the team is super efficient they send a brand new washing machine within few days. So I am pretty happy with the building management especially Leryce, she has been so helpful from the beginning.

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

Just that I wish I knew that there are clubs nearby so expect a little too much liveliness over the weekends.

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

The location is honestly spot on. We’ve got so many cool food spots and basic shops just a short walk away, which makes life so much easier. The best part for us has to be the cinema - it’s less than 5 minutes away, so it’s basically our second home every weekend! Being in S1, you’re right in the heart of things, so transport is a breeze. It can get a little busy outside, but that’s just city life, and it’s totally worth it for the convenience.

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

Whenever we’ve had a quick question or a minor thing that needed looking at, the team has been all over it. They’re really easy to talk to and they get things sorted quickly, which definitely gives you peace of mind.

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

One thing to keep in mind is the street noise. Even on the 6th floor, it can get a bit annoying late at night on weekdays. We’d totally expect it on the weekends, but it can be a bit much during the work week. If we’d known that beforehand, we probably would have looked for an apartment facing the internal courtyard instead. It’s not a dealbreaker because the location is so good, but definitely something to consider if you're a light sleeper!

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

Living near Kangaroo Works, S1 4UW is generally very convenient and well-maintained. The main issue is parking — there’s very limited space, which sometimes forces residents to park in unsuitable spots. The NCP car park is expensive, and it would be helpful if residents could receive a discount. Other than that, everything is good — the maintenance and reception teams are responsive, and the outside areas are clean and well-kept. Overall, it’s a comfortable and convenient place to live, aside from the parking challenges.

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

The maintenance team is generally good and responds promptly, usually fixing issues within a week.

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

I personally haven’t faced many problems with noise — it’s exactly as we expected. One thing I wish I had known before moving in is that parking can be quite limited and challenging, so it helps to plan ahead or be aware of nearby options. Everything else has been as expected, and the development is well-maintained.