Legal & General

Number of Developments

17

Ratings

4.60 Rating

Rating (based on 1780 reviews)

Excellent

72.47%

Very Good

22.36%

Average

3.20%

Disappointing

1.07%

Very Poor

0.90%

Legal & General is one of the UK’s leading financial services groups and a major global investor, with international business in the US, Europe, Middle East and Asia. Established in 1836, Legal & General have invested over £19 million in direct investments such as homes, urban regeneration, clean energy and small business finance.

Legal & General developments

The Slate Yard, West Tower and Spring Wharf are all developments by Legal & General currently listed on HomeViews. All are Build to Rent developments whereby residents have access to a wide range of facilities and amenities on site.

Legal & General reviews

“It has been lush living at spring wharf, the staff have been brilliant. Any issues have been sorted and fixed within a few days with no complaints. Everything at spring wharf is very easy and accessible. The flats are compact but cater to everything necessary for a working professional couple. Very pleased and impressed!” Verified resident, Spring Wharf 

“The Slate Yard is a wonderful place to live. Not only do you have everything on your doorstep, the service from the Slate Yard itself is awesome.” Verified resident, The Slate Yard

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I have found a place I can call home.

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Review Date Oct 2020

I must say this is hands-down the best apartment building ever. I had lived in many nice apartments in London over the years but none quite like this. The building is brand-new and looks stylish and spotless. There is a fantastic Clubhouse available exclusively for residents should you feel like hanging out with friends, playing pool table or simply chilling. Residents have also access to a compact yet functional gym. I have found a place I can call home!

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The area in which this outstanding development is located is without a doubt the one reason why you should move here tomorrow. The Whitmore Collection is perfectly positioned in the heart of the city of Birmingham, the Jewellery Quarter. This area is vibrant, young and stunning. I’m in love with the marvellous water canals, with the countless choices of restaurants and bars as well as the modern and immaculate architecture. Everything is within walking distance, including the enchanted Brindleyplace, which is exactly what I wanted.

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At risk of sounding like a broken record, I’m going to once again praise the neighbourhood. Safe, full of amenities, lively and clean. In short, extraordinarily charming.

What is the best feature of your home:

I genuinely didn’t expect the development to be located in such a strategically extraordinary area. There is an infinite amount of amenities within walking distance. My absolute favourite has to be the enviable canals.

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Design
5
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Manager Response

Bless you Andrea,
As I read, I found myself thinking, “Best apartment building ever? Ever, Ever?…Ever, Ever? Wow, I wanna live here!”
-Reality check- I work here.
And just as you call us Home, we consider you Family.
Thank you.

Great development – would highly recommend for anyone looking for luxury renting!

The building/property management are faultless – they are extremely attentive and helpful. We had a couple of things that needed fixing when we first moved in and the team sorted everything within 24 hours. They offer a parcel delivery service which is great for times when you are out but have a parcel being delivered. There’s a great range of facilities on-site, the gym and study area are two things that drew us to The Whitmore Collection as I’m working from home for the foreseeable. The only slight drawback of the study area is that the ‘clubhouse’ which it’s situated in is open plan so as soon as anyone starts playing pool for example it echos throughout. Our flat is furnished with some great modern pieces, the only drawback is how little the windows open which I think may be a problem in the summer months. We are located on a relatively quiet road but near two hotels which means there is sometimes noise in the early hours. I think if I could choose again I’d go for a flat overlooking the canal with a balcony.

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There is an array of restaurants and bars near The Whitmore Collection, and as we’re a stone throw away from the centre of town you also have the option of making the ten minute walk to even more restaurants, bars, pubs etc. There is a co-op basically on-site which gets quite busy, personally I don’t think it has a great range but for the odd thing it is okay. The biggest supermarket is Tesco and about a ten minute car journey away. Transport links are good – four train stations all within a 20 min walk as well as various bus routes. The canal is also good for walking and cycling, and it seems like more cycle lanes are being created in the area.

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How little the windows open! Open the windows to see if you’re happy with them. Also take note of how light the flat is when you visit – we viewed ours at 3pm and there was so much natural light which is one of the things that drew us to it, I think natural light is especially important in the winter months. Noise levels – we were used to living on the sixth floor previously and underestimated how moving down a few floors would impact noise levels, new noises are something you need to get used to but good to keep in mind when choosing your flat.

If there is one thing you would change about your flat or property what would it be:

The windows – they are floor to ceiling which is great but they barely open which is an issue. I think in the summer months it’s going to be difficult as it doesn’t feel like much fresh air comes through them.

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Friendly team, always willing to help

Really got our moneys worth with this flat, the size, the location, layout and furniture are all perfect. The facilities on offer here are fantastic, the gym was a major plus as now we don’t have to pay for a gym membership. The buildings look fantastic inside and out and the furniture really compliments the apartments. The team are friendly and welcoming, they are always there to help or answer questions, they really do make you feel at home and apart of a little community. Being able to decorate the flats yourself and personalise them just adds to the homey feel. There is no place quite like Spring Wharf, I love everything about it and it really is a great place to call home.

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With bus stops right outside and a train station a few minutes walk you have transport links to anywhere. Being so close to Lidl means you don’t even have to drive to do your food shop. Bath has such a wide range of shops and restaurants or takeaways if you want a night in. There is so much to do here with so many museums and parks. What more could you ask for?

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Lack of parking maybe? It’s not really an issue for me as I use public transport but it does make it difficult when your moving in or if you were to have someone visit you but I don’t think it’s a huge issue.

5
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Design
5
Location
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Best Rented Property I’ve Ever Lived In

I have lived at The Slate Yard from June 2021 to June 2023 and one of my absolute favourite aspects is the private dining room, I’ve hosted my birthday party, a Christmas party, a works canapé party etc and have always gotten amazing reactions from people. Also I can’t speak highly enough of Jordan, John and Andrea on the desk, always professional, never had to wait long for a maintenance request, always helpful with parcels. As much as the facilities, the staff here have been what has made my time truly exceptional. The only reason I’m leaving is to buy my first house and I’m really going to miss The Slate Yard

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Gorgeous location, prime city centre location especially for me who lives going out to spinningfields for a restaurant night out. Never had any problems with security, other tenants, noise etc. Only downside I would say is that as much as you can always get parking in the NCP next to The Slate Yard, annual resident parking is quite expensive.

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

Parking, upon moving in I was told limited parking was available but only once I moved in did I realise I’d have to get an NCP residents pass

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

Prompt responses with all maintenance requests, not that many came up. My only ones were some flaking paint and the smoke alarm batteries needing changing.

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Design
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Location
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Value
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Management
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Amazing rental experience!

Overall, this is a great building and community to live in. Even though the exterior is not the most attractive in my opinion, the interior more than makes up for it. The furniture and design all feel very modern, especially the kitchen and bathrooms. The bedrooms are very cosy and the beds are probably the best I have ever slept on.
The staff are all incredibly helpful and pleasant. They give everything a personal touch and make your stay so much better.
The amenities are great, especially the residents lounge. It feels like home being down there with the TV, the ample seating, hot drinks and WiFi.
I do believe that the parking situation is not ideal as it is quite expensive to park in the building as well as the NCP. It would be good if they had some sort of deal with the NCP to provide cheaper parking for residents.

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

The location is perfect as it is pretty much in the heart of the city but just outside so there is some peace and quiet. Being next to the canal is lovely and the green space outside is very pleasant.

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

I wish I would have known about the poor parking situation before moving in.

5
Facilities
4
Design
5
Location
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