A guide to living in Yorkshire and the Humber

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

The area is a convenience as it is close to the townhall and has shops and food places walking distance. It is safe due to being a gated community and you need fobs to access in and out and there are cameras on every corridor. Parking is quite pricey and it is hard for guests to park cars as the parking areas around the property tend to be full on weekends. There has been roadworks continuously all around the building for the past 6 months and it has been a nuisance and it is still ongoing. It is very noisy on nights between Thursday to Sunday due to multiple nightclubs being nearby. There are a lot of drug users and substance abusers right next to the back of the building because the building behind is full of council estate people. Is it hard for maintenance workers to park their car to aspect the property due to no parking available in the area. Bin collections are usually fine but occasional you will find that the bins are all full and you have nowhere to throw your trash.

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

They have responded but have taken their time and repairs issues after ages, there are still some issues that need to be solved and we still haven’t heard anything back yet. On one occasion there was an issue with the property and maintenance wasn’t available due to the manager being away on holiday and there was no one else to monitor or assist with the problem. There was an issue with the Renzbox so receiving parcels was an hassle for about a week or 2.

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

Expect there to be issues and problems with the property. Expect the maintenance to carry out work on their own accord as it won’t be fixed as soon as possible. Expect noisy and loud a nights due to either clubs or roadworks. Expect to see drug dealing and drugs being taken near the property due to the building behind. It will be hard to park your car or have guests looking for a parking place if you don’t have your own parking residence spot (only available for the tenant and not the guests). Up until now a lot of these addresses are not registered so it will be difficult to sign up or update your address onto the new property.

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

Very close to the city center and walkable distance to nearby shops. No Indian shops nearby and gym is also atleast 20 minutes walk. Transport facilities are closeby.

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

Very quickly and resolved the issue immediately. The approach is always friendly

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

Wish the gym was built. Also i should have researched if i had more options for grocery shopping except Sainsbury and Tesco

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

Living in this area has a great mix of convenience and community charm. The high street has a fantastic selection of independent cafes, a well-stocked grocery store, and a cozy pub that hosts local events—perfect for grabbing essentials or socializing.

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

The landlord is unresponsive and slow to address critical issues—requests for repairs (like a broken boiler in winter) took over three weeks to resolve, and they often ignore email follow-ups. They also increased the rent by 15% with only one month’s notice, which felt unfair and unplanned for. Communication is limited to formal letters, with no willingness to discuss flexible terms or minor adjustments to the lease.

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

I wish I’d known about the constant construction work in the adjacent block of the development—it started two months after I moved in and has lasted over a year, with drilling and hammering starting at 7 a.m. on weekdays and even some weekends, making it impossible to work from home or sleep in. I also had no idea how inadequate the sound insulation is between apartments: I can hear my neighbours’ conversations, TV, and even footsteps clearly, which has made privacy non-existent. Additionally, the “24/7 security” advertised is just a part-time concierge who’s only present during office hours, and the parcel room is frequently locked, leading to missed deliveries and lost packages.

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

The local area is generally convenient and pleasant to live in. There is a good range of nearby shops, supermarkets, cafés and restaurants within walking distance, as well as some green spaces that are well maintained and suitable for relaxing or exercising. Public transport links are reliable, with regular buses and nearby train connections making commuting straightforward, although services can be busy at peak times. On the street, parking can be limited, especially in the evenings, but bin collections are consistent. Traffic noise is noticeable at times, and there is occasional anti-social behaviour, though it is not a major issue overall.

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

Building management usually responds within a reasonable timeframe and resolves straightforward issues efficiently. More complex problems can take longer and sometimes require follow-up, but overall they are polite, organised and make an effort to address concerns.

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

I wish I had known more about peak-time noise and parking availability before moving in, as these are harder to judge during a viewing. It is also helpful to understand how building management communicates and the expected response times, as this can vary depending on the issue. Speaking to existing residents early on would have provided useful insights into day-to-day living.

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

Excellent location. Great to be so close to the town centre. 10 minutes walk to the railway station and five minutes from most shops. The area feels relatively safe, despite the urban setting. There is some noise outside on Friday and Saturday nights but generally the benefits of being so close to shops, restaurants and entertainment outweighs any negatives of noise. The main road is busy but isn't especially loud due to the slow speed of traffic. People's Park is within walking distance but the area could benefit from more green space.

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

We didn't receive a response after calling about enforcement of parking (someone had parked in our spot) however any questions asked directly to Sarah have been addressed promptly and to our satisfaction. We appreciate having someone on site.

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

Mostly as expected. Nothing in particular. We had high expectations that have generally been met.