A guide to living in West Midlands

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

All the local amenities are in walkable distance Public transport are easily accessible Free parking

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

Good, i can’t say exceptional as there was a water leakage issue in my flat, it took miles to fix.

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

The maintenance that has to be fully done before handing over the key to tenant

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

The environment is always tidy and neat Nearness to all various social amenities makes not a lovely place to live

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

I was referred to my landlord whichni believed the building management should have resolved it

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

No Plying ground and the river beside the building

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

Very good, very well managed. I would say the maintenance needs a bit of work as the little things around the flat haven’t been done.

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

Yes and no as maintenance hasn’t yet been completed.

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

Being prepared for loud noises due to work being done outside.

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

A very good location to the centre of walsall. The communal areas are kept regularly clean. Anti social behaviour rare in my experience of living here. Bins do overflow often

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

Yes generally quite good - most times very responsive in fixing issues

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

Noise from the main road depending on which side of the development you live

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

The local area is very convenient and pleasant to live in. There is a good range of local shops, supermarkets and restaurants nearby, making everyday shopping and dining easy. Transport links are also convenient, with good access to public transport and main roads. The neighbourhood is generally peaceful, with good security and a comfortable atmosphere. Parking and general street maintenance are reasonable, and bin collections are well managed. Overall, it is a lovely area to live in, and I have had a very positive experience over the past three years.

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

Yes I have had issues with maintenance and car parking issues which were sorted out very efficiently and smoothly

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

I would say not to underestimate how important good building security and property management are. They make a real difference to everyday living and give you peace of mind. It’s also reassuring to know that maintenance is rarely an issue.