A guide to living in West Midlands

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

Lovely area with great schools locally. I have 2 children and a dog so having lots of different walk ways and parks to go through has been amazing. We’ve lived at the pioneers for just over 3 years and the house has been great.

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

Lynn has been fantastic property manager, she has been so helpful with any issues we’ve had, she always gets back to us very promptly and goes above and beyond to help.

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

Houtlon is still being developed so there isn’t as much here yet, but still a great place to live.

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

The area has excellent access to local shops, restaurants, and entertainment facilities, with the city centre near. Transport links are very convenient, with trains, trams and busses all within easy reach.

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

Maintenance is attentive and they respond promptly. When you look an issue on the portal, it is usually resolved within a couple of days.

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

I wish I knew that they do not give out fobs anymore, it would’ve been nice to have but it does not drastically affect my experience living here.

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

Nice area, close to 24/7 hour convenience store, 10 min walk to five ways station, far from bus stops to uni

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

good response, timely and they help as much as they can

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

A little far from bus stops to university, but train station is near

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

verall, this is a very good area to live in. There are useful local shops and amenities nearby, with a good choice of restaurants and places to eat. The area also has some pleasant open spaces, which adds to the quality of life. Transport links are generally convenient, and the neighbourhood feels safe and well kept. Parking can sometimes be a little tight, but overall there are no major issues with bin collections, traffic noise, or anti-social behaviour.

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

responded well but sadly at times delayed response's or rude.

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

the roads are going to take years to get sorted, ive damaged two tires.

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

The local area is very safe and convenient. It is really close to Aldi, so doing the food shop is very easy. The neighbourhood is peaceful, and it is a lovely place to live.

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

They respond very quickly to any issues. If I report a problem, the team comes and fixes it straight away. They are always helpful and kind.

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

One small thing is that the bar stools provided in the flat were a bit too high for me. I ended up buying my own ones that fit me better.