About Genr8 Developments

The property management is very good and helpful. The facilities are good. I especially like that reception will accept parcels and store them safely.

My favourite thing about the apartments and our main reason for living here is that they are pet friendly which seems rare in Stoke.

Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:

Lots of shops and restaurants. Also close to big employers. Close to bus station. Some traffic noise but not too bad.

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

Nothing in particular – all info was provided so there was nothing unexpected.

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

Yes, e.g. when we had a cracked hob they replaced it very quickly.

Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:

As Clayworks is right in the centre of Hanley, it’s only a 2 minute walk away from anything you might need, like shops, bars and supermarkets, making everything very accessible.

The parking is a council car park you need to pay for. You get assigned a bay once you’ve received your parking badge. However the only issue being, people who haven’t paid sometimes park in your spot without realising you need a badge to park in the bays provided.

Being situated right next to a busy main road, you would expect the traffic noise to be horrendous, but the flats are very soundproofed and you can hardly hear the road and traffic with the windows and doors closed.

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

All residents are very helpful and there is a Facebook community group for any questions that others may know the answer to

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

We have been living in this property for 5 months and haven’t had any issues arise yet, so cannot comment

Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:

One of the greatest perks of living in Clayworks is its location. You’re right next to the big Tesco, 10 min walk away from festival park, about 20 mins away from Staffordshire Uni. It’s just great for me personally to be within walking distance of everything I need.

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

Management could be frustrating at times, but it’s great living here nonetheless.

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

The building manager changed a few times over the past year. It was awful at first, but at the moment it’s all great! Aside from the fact that I had to wait over a month to get a water leak fixed (granted, it was the contractor’s fault I think, but still…), my interactions with management have been great so far.

Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:

Location of big brand shops great, location of local shops poor. We could have had an amazing shop across the way but they chose to add “hot desk spaces”. Parking is offered by the council for a staggering £50 a month..(The “Smithfield estate manager” gets to park 2 of their cars outside of the building with no fee?)

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

Neighbours complaining 24/7, people not picking up after their dogs and a lot of parcels being stolen at the start of the year (2021)

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

They’ve been great. Every issue I’ve had has been resolved pretty quickly.