A guide to living in West Midlands

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

Transport links are convenient, with nearby bus stops and Coventry station within walking distance, while the ring road provides easy access by car. However, parking is limited which is not surprising due to the location. The street is generally quiet and feels safe, with little traffic noise if one opens the windows. Bin collections are usually reliable, although the bin area can occasionally become untidy.

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

Prompt, positive and appropriate. Delays are explained where envisaged.

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

I think the parcel delivery arrangement should have been shared. This is such a unique, lovely selling point that was vague.

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

Good aspects are the transport links, close ness of necessary shops and establishments etc, not too busy. Not much parking availability on the street but the building has private parking for tenants. Bin collections are hassle free and seamless. Not noticed any anti social behaviour since being here lots of different shops around and places to eat. Also not that far from new street so perfect location

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

I haven’t had many issues since I moved in but when I’ve had queries or been unsure about things they have been very kind and patient and a solution was always found

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

Don’t have much else to say. Lovely building area is nice.

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

The location is extremely convenient, particularly being so close to Birmingham city centre and having shops and cafés within easy reach.

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

Communication has been quick and professional when any issues have been raised. There is also the Moda app for raising and keeping track of maintenance requests, which makes the process straightforward.

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

I didn’t know how useful the Moda app would be for keeping everything simple and in one place.

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

Excellent location, right on the boarder with Chinatown and only a-10 min walk to Bullring shopping center that really has everything as well as Birmingham New Street and Moor Street stations that connects across the country. Plenty of restaurants and shops a short walk away. The building is secure, offers parking options, parcels holds and maintenance on site. There is some residual noise from the night bars on weekends but very good noise isolation when windows are closed.

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

Very quickly and professionally. Had no issues is anything was needed.

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

If you are very sensitive to noise then try a flat on a higher level as there is residual noise from neighbouring bars but only on the weekend and only when flat windows are left open.

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

The Jewellery Quarter is a lovely area to stay, with plenty of nice cafés and restaurants nearby. It’s a great area with a vibrant atmosphere and lots of options for food and drinks. The windows provide good soundproofing despite the building being next to a main road, although it can get quite noisy when the windows are open. The main downside is limited parking, with no guest parking or safe parking options nearby.

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

Really positive experience overall. When I moved in, there was some mould on the wall, but the team sorted it out the very next day. The management team is very responsive, and you can ask questions through the app and get quick help without having to go to reception.

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

I wish I’d known that the building was still being finalised, with quite a few construction workers around. Also, guest parking can be difficult to find, as there are limited safe parking options nearby.