A guide to living in Wales

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

Situated half way between the town centre and the bay. There’s a Morrisons local at the ground floor. There’s a recycling/bin room on the ground floor which is handy. The communal lounge has air conditioning which was amazing during the hot weather, it has a work from home area, with two private meeting pods and one larger room. Sometimes it can be difficult to find parking, but I tend to rely on public transport, which is good.

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

Had an issue with my washing machine - all sorted within one day. Excellent.

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

You’re able to hang pictures/have things on the wall: you’re encouraged to make the flats your home. I paid maintenance a small fee and they hung all my pictures for me.

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The distance to shops, city centre bars and restaurants is brilliant! The street can sometimes be a little busy with the college however you hardly notice it. Overall very happy

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

The building management are brilliant if you have an issue it will be resolved within the day in my experience

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

Things I wish I knew would probably be the parking can be difficult for guests as the street gets busy however if you have a parking space with your apartment then this won’t be an issue

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

Living at Bute House on Dumballs Road in Cardiff is absolutely fantastic! The location is amazing, with everything you need right on your doorstep. Having a Morrisons within the building is incredibly convenient, and Cardiff city centre, the train station and Cardiff Bay are all within easy walking distance. The train station is around 8 minutes away, the city centre approximately 13 minutes, and the Bay around 15 minutes, making it ideal for getting around. There are plenty of shops, restaurants, bars and places to explore nearby, so there is always something to do. The area feels safe and well-connected, and the convenience of having so much nearby makes everyday life so easy. Overall, it’s a sensational location and a brilliant place to live!

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

The building management has been absolutely outstanding! Any issues or queries are dealt with almost instantly, and the app makes it incredibly easy and convenient to log anything that needs attention. Problems are resolved so quickly, which gives you real peace of mind and shows how much the team genuinely cares about residents. The 24/7 reception desk is another fantastic feature, with friendly, approachable staff always on hand and ready to help. Every member of the team is warm, professional and can’t do enough for you. You always feel listened to, supported and valued as a resident. The level of service, responsiveness and care is exceptional and genuinely sets Bute House apart. I couldn’t fault the management team, absolutely sensational!

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

Honestly, I felt incredibly well informed before moving in, and the viewings were fantastic. They have such a personal touch, and the team really takes the time to make sure you understand everything and feel excited about your new home. One brilliant detail worth highlighting is that you can customise the paint colours in your flat before moving in, which is such a lovely touch and allows you to make the apartment feel personal from day one. There genuinely isn’t anything I wish I had known beforehand, as the whole experience was so well explained and managed. The only slight frustration was the gym opening being delayed, as I was really looking forward to using the facilities. However, this was down to the contractors and outside the management team's control, so it would be unfair to hold that against them. My advice to anyone moving in would be to make the most of everything Bute House has to offer, get involved in the weekly events, enjoy the fantastic facilities and make the most of the incredible team around you. Keep doing exactly what you’re doing, the personal touches, outstanding service and genuinely warm atmosphere make this such a brilliant place to live. Absolutely sensational!

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We are living in an absolutely prime location in cardiff. We are half way between town centre and Cardiff Bay, and due to the 12 minute walk to Cardiff Central station & the bus stop just outside, we are in such a well connected area. It is truly wonderful. Also, despite living so close to Depot, we never hear the noise of any of the music, due to the quality of the double glazing in our flat!

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

We have thankfully only had one issue, which was the previously mentioned leak in the flat above. We have spoken to the management team and all that needs to be sorted moving forward is the repairs to the floorboards in one small corner of the room. They were AMAZINGLY quick at helping us with our issue, even at that time of night.

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

I really do wish I knew just how good of a deal this property is. I am new to Cardiff, so I had no clue how fantastic the location was for living here. I would not have hesitated in choosing to live here at all, I would have signed my contract from the moment I saw the show room!

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100/10 recommend a stay here. The building is brand new and staff are sooo accommodating and lovely. Katrina was the person who showed me around the place. She answered all my questions and was incredible throughout the process. She then kept helping me with the move and settling in and now I consider her smile part of my day to day to have a good day overall. Thank you soooo much!

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

Solved instantly and the people are really sweet. I had some issues with my shower water temperature when I first moved in and they accommodated straight away. I cannot complain at all.

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

Needed a trip to IKEA for furniture to start with. Apart from that no complaints at all.