A guide to living in Wales

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

Town centre is very close by as well as a co-op right underneath the building. There is also a halal food grocery store up the road and just past that Cardiff Bay. Its a 5-10 minute walk to town and 25 minute walk to the Bay. Both areas have lots of food, shopping and entertainment. The train station is just before town and only a 5 minute walk. The building has parking all be it expensive in my opinion, the street is normally busy as there is a college. Generally the public are good just sometimes there can be a lot of litter around.

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

They have responded quite quickly normally and if I ever need to speak to the maintenance team they’re always there.

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

I got all the information well provided to myself prior to moving in.

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

Nice area, shop is close, 5 min to walk to city central. Parking is poor, but this is the problem everywhere

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

All problems have been solved :) Almost always very fast.

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

High council tax in Cardiff Central. But thats not issue with building

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

Excellent location , it’s hard to ask for better. Charles Street is extremely well connected, with everything within walking distance, including shopping centres, clinics, restaurants, and cafés. Public transport is very convenient, with bus stops nearby and both Queen Street Station ( 5 minutes) and Cardiff Central Station (12 minutes) being easily accessible. The area is lively yet generally well maintained, making it a very practical and convenient place to live.

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

The building management at Verse are very helpful and responsive to any issues that may arise.

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

The team at Verse are exceptionally accommodating and friendly, creating a welcoming and supportive living environment.

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

Great location , good parking space , great management, spacious , great common spaces , good security.

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

They have responded quickly and solved the issues then and there.

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

It is much easier to move here than I thought . The application process is easy and reviewing the contract is easy too

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

5 mins walk to the Cardiff Central Station, this makes daily commute time is much easier to be managed. Co-po downstairs. 10 mins walk to the City centre. This location is prefect for all professionals.

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

Wonderful service and security. We have been living in Platform for 2 years, the management team has always been super helpful and friendly. And most importantly, the management team members have been the same faces, which helps the residents to build up closer relationship in order to feel safe and supported.

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

Due to the stable room temperature, which is always around 19 - 24 °C, it could be quite hot during summer time, and the windows kind of escalating this issue. Although this is common to see in the UK nowadays, I would suggest that having solutions, such as indoor A/C, or strong fans prepared during the summer.