A guide to living in Yorkshire and the Humber

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

Great bars, restaurants, shops, gyms and activities to do. Also a nice Turkish bath house close by. People are nice and friendly . Great place to live.

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

They have immediately fixed any issues I have raised

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

The building is opposite student bars/clubs. In the day it is quiet but during the night it can be loud. The rooms are fitted with two windows so sleeping has never been an issue for me. But stepping outside during late hours, is like being in a rave. I personally quite like it but I guess it depends on the individual. I can easily retreat to my room for some quiet or I can go outside and enjoy the fun.

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

The good is that it's central and has a lot of amenities and is easy to get into and out of town. The bad are the kids and homeless who hang around.

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

With most issues they have been prompt but a huge let down was when a car park issue caused entirely by an error on Moda's side (albeit it by genuine mistake) was ignored and costly to me. Which was a shame as I had an overwhelmingly positive experience up to that point.

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

The lack of community feel at Moda. A lot of the residents are international students who understandably are focused on their studies and friends but if you were hoping for more of an inclusive atmosphere then prepare to be somewhat disappointed.

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

The location is highly convenient, with most amenities within walking distance. Building management maintains a high standard, and communal areas are generally well-kept, aside from occasional instances where other residents leave them untidy.

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

Yes but it takes a very long time to get a response and is not always most helpful.

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

I wish I had known that, despite the building’s great facilities, the sense of community is quite limited and that inclusivity isn’t always a priority when it comes to events or resident engagement.

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

Lovely surroundings Very close to the train station and city centre Nice cafes and restaurants within the complex Expensive and very limited car parking

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

All issues raised have been fixed promptly with no hassle

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

While I don't find it an issue due to not being as loud as I would expect and good soundproofing, it is worth knowing the trains do run until late and may disturb you if you struggle with noise at night.

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

The location of Granger is great. Walking distance is the Leeds city centre which has trains and coach services. For car - the M1 is 2 mins away. There is construction on one side but don’t really hear this much. There is underground parking for a fee but also a NPc car park opposite and on the street parking. There is a communal bin/recycle area which are sorted regularly.

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

The portal app is great. The team are really quick to reply to messages/emails/requests.

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

I wish the car parking shutter registered the number plate and auto opened.