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

Excellent location, near to high street and walkable to school , metero, bus stop . We do have excellent restaurants The local area caters most of the daily needs except entertainment n shopping.

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

Always responded well n great to have them around .

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

Location of the building and great community . The terrace is something that should be known

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

The apartment is near everything you need, like conveniance store, restaurant and the train station, also it is very close to the canal to go running !

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

Very quickly when i got an issue with the sink for exemple, got resovle in 2 days.

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

Birmingham council tax is very VERY high, like twice what you have in France

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

We love being so close to everything, for walks on the waterfront, the cinema 7 min walk, next to the main shopping centre

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

Dealt with small leaks, replacement mattress and grouting issues very fast

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

It’s met our expectations so far - pricey but worth it

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

Local access to the City centre means a lot of restaurants and bars are within walking distance, with the train station 10 minutes away for longer distances ,or plenty of busses also available nearby. There are multiple gyms as close as 1 minute walk away. Traffic is relatively busy which would make regular driving more difficult, but it won't be heard when inside due to good noise proofing. It is easiest to walk to most places.

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

Not applicable as I have not raised any issues at this time.

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

Check your postcode as the postcode for the flat and for APO may be slightly different. This will help when you set up bills .

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

Living in Hayes, especially at Gatefold Buildings, offers a great balance of convenience and lifestyle. There’s a good range of shops, restaurants, cafés, and supermarkets nearby, with high street brands and local options all within walking distance. Open spaces like Minet Country Park are close by, offering green relief. Transport links are excellent – Hayes & Harlington station (Elizabeth Line) is just a short walk away, making commuting into Central London quick and easy. The street is generally quiet, with regular bin collections and decent parking availability. It’s a safe, well-connected area with a growing community feel and very little anti-social behaviour.

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

Building management has been responsive and polite, addressing queries promptly and keeping residents informed of updates.

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

In summer, the rooftop terrace occasionally attracts non-residents, especially on warmer weekends. It’s worth checking with management about access controls. Also, one of the two lifts may be under maintenance at times, so if you’re on a higher floor, be prepared for occasional delays.