A guide to living in Wales

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

The accommodation is perfectly centred with the train station being 6 minutes walking distance away. It is also roughly a 10 minute walk to get to the city Center and hub of Cardiff. There is hardly ever any indecency or significant noise outside of regular expected times and bin collection is done in an extremely efficient way. The only problem is that there aren’t more social spaces available. A games room or lounge area detached from the reception would be a great addition to the Platform life I have been enjoying.

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

My towel heater had an issue on move in day and they got it sorted for me in less than a week. Any issue I may have or potentially I could have would be addressed with urgency and care which I really appreciate.

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

I wish there was an additional social space with a pool table or longer area for studying or relaxing with guests outside of the apartment, that would have made the stay even more exceptional.

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

The location of the apartment building is so handy. It’s right next to the train station and a short walk into the city. Very easy to walk to anywhere for anything we need.

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

Matt, Laura and the rest of the team are all amazing when it comes to any issues. Over the years I’ve had to go to them with various issues and every time I can always trust they will find a solution. They’re incredibly friendly and easy to talk to. Even if I don’t issue, I love walking past reception and saying hi to them.

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

There are two buildings and the north building has the dog friendly roof terrace while the south roof terrace is just for people. It’s handier to live in the north black if you have a dog.

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

Area is fantastic and anything you’d need is at your doorstop. The train station is also around the corner making journeys further out of town very accessible.

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

Been very responsive and made it accessible to raise issues in online portal

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

City is very lively during the summers with games and concerts happening around the corner

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

We have quite a close-knit community, and the nearby open spaces are generally sufficient for daily walks and outdoor activities. Having a Co-op Food downstairs is very convenient for essentials, although it would be even better if there were a larger supermarket nearby to provide more shopping options. While the area is not far from the city centre, having additional retail choices locally would make everyday life easier. One issue is the bin storage arrangement and the outdoor bins in the garden area. Seagulls can sometimes create mess around the bins, which is difficult to fully control. The bin storage room itself also feels quite limited for the size of the community, so it can occasionally become overcrowded. However, this seems more related to space limitations than poor management. At times, walking home late at night can feel uncomfortable due to activity around a nearby homeless shelter. While I understand this is a sensitive social issue, it has occasionally affected my sense of safety and comfort in the area during darker evenings.

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

The building management team has always been understanding and approachable whenever I raised any issues. They genuinely listened from the resident’s point of view and tried to understand each situation carefully. Their attitude felt less like dealing with staff and more like speaking with friendly people who truly wanted to help and support the community.

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

One thing I wish I had known before moving in is that although the apartment looks quite spacious during viewings, the storage space can feel more limited once you fully settle in. You may need to think creatively about additional storage solutions and organisation. That said, it could also just be because I own too many things! Overall, it is still a very comfortable place to live.

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

Tone of good aspects: Really close to Cardiff Centre, which means it’s convenient to go anywhere. Relative quiet the street with excellent sound insulation. Wonderful management team here to support all the time. There is nothing bad about this place, I mean nothing bad would make you think of moving.

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

Kindness, Professional, and most importantly, always showing they are actually care.

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

No thing that I can think of at this moment, after living in Platform Cardiff for 2 years.