A guide to living in West Midlands

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

its close to everywhere! Close to new street station, coach station, shopping centre and more! Thats an amazing location!

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

They are good at this and I have no more comment to add

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

If you’re considering a first-floor flat with a balcony or large windows above the parking area, keep in mind that it can become quite cold during the winter months. As a result, you may need to use the heating more often, which could lead to higher electricity bills.

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The landowne is located in the perfect location. Great distance from the city centre with excellent links to transport.

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

Building management has reported the issues straight away where an email is received and typically depending on the issue management arrives the next day to fix it

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

Great events that hosted, great facilties used. How post works

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

The development is located quite centrally with excellent transport links and walking access to a variety of local shops and restaurants. Due to the central location however, access to open green spaces can be limited.

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

Typically issues or repairs are handled promptly and where there are delays these are typically due to external contractors. Where delays occur the team makes sure you have appropriate alternatives until the repair is completed.

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

How secure and quiet the building is are real selling points. The management team are responsive to concerns.

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

The area is a pleasant and convenient place to live, with good local shops, cafés and green spaces nearby. Transport links are easy to use, and my street is generally quiet with reliable bin collections and no major issues. Overall, it’s a friendly and comfortable neighbourhood.

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

The building management has always responded quickly and professionally to any issues I have raised. They are helpful, polite and genuinely willing to assist. Even when my wife accidentally dropped her earring in the shower, they took the time to help us find it, which we really appreciated. Overall, their support has been excellent and reassuring.

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One thing I appreciated after moving in is how well‑maintained and peaceful the development actually is. You don’t fully realise this during a short viewing. The community feels friendly, the facilities are genuinely useful, and the building management is more supportive than expected, which makes day‑to‑day living very comfortable.

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There are great transport links and the Edgbaston Village area is nice to have so close. There is some anti social bahaviour nearby but as it is a big city - this is expected. Although it is on the hagley road, traffic noises are minimal

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

There was some problem with a switch that was ongoing - apparently there wasn’t a problem but there definitely was.

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

With our initial move in we didn’t realise we were getting a different apartment to the one we were showed.