MCD Property

MCD Property is a privately owned development and investment company founded in 1996. It has been involved in urban development and regeneration projects across the UK for over two decades. It is known for 'adventurous and enduring urban design injecting new life into previously rundown areas, ranging from sensitive restoration of listed buildings to dramatic new build schemes.' Its projects include Essex Riverside, Edgbaston Square and Brindley House. There are two developments in Birmingham currently listed on HomeViews by MCD Property - Islington Gates and King Edwards Wharf. Islington Gates is a mixed-use residential development, which comprises of 141 apartments situated on Fleet Street in the heart of Birmingham. King Edwards Wharf features 108 apartments and penthouses and is situated alongside the Birmingham Canal. "I like the location its central and close to Jewellery Quarter, Brindley Place and utilities are cheaper.The best feature s probably the balcony which has a canal view and the ensuite which is bigger than the family bathroom." Verified resident on Islington Gates

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  • No. of developments: 2

  • Development locations: West Midlands

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    Developments by MCD Property

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    Development image of Islington Gates, B3

    Islington Gates, B3

    4.02

    (10 reviews)

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    Development image of King Edwards Wharf, B16

    King Edwards Wharf, B16

    4.75

    (3 reviews)

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    Latest Reviews

    4.17

    13 total reviews

    Stats

    Overall

    3.92

    Facilities

    4.23

    Design

    3.92

    Location

    4.85

    Value

    4.15

    Management

    3.77

    Viewing 1-5 out of 13
    A great place to live, just a couple of niggles...

    Ltm (Tenant)

    Verified Resident

    Islington Gates, B3

    May 2020

    The balconies could be more private. They over look the canals and as there is always a high foot fall, people are always walking but and staring up to see what you are doing. The cladding on the property is a major issue. It all needs replacing due to its flammability. The insurers have stated they will not provide insurance for the building until it is replaced, but it's not subject to the goverment funding, the owners are responsible for the costs which are in the £10's thousands for each tenant - be wary if you're looking to purchase here. Because of the above (I can only assume) the previous property management firm have ended the contract and a new property management firm has just been appointed - I'm yet to have any dealing with them but theu are regionla local firm. The building manager is really helpful. Usually a really quick response when requiring assistance.

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

    The city centre location, bars, restaurants, public transport. Snow Hill and Grand Central Station are less than 10 minutes away, as is the Bullring and Mailbox. There is a lack of on street parking - even with a permit. Half the road is pay and display and the other half is permit only. The permit only parking is often full so you're lucky if you can park down the street. The main road whcih provides access to the street has been closed for almost a year due a damaged bridge, you now need to drive through the center of town to get home - it's nothing bad but a pain in rush hour!

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

    How slow the lift is! Its an old development so the lift is nit very quick. Its also very easy for noise to transfer from one flat to another. You don't notice this on the viewing as there is so much ambient noise, but at night it is loud!

    Please share one thing (or more) which you would change about your development:

    The heating system. The electric panel heaters are not big enough for the rooms and are very difficult to use. There is always vast amounts of codensation which form on the sliding doors forming mould on the seals.

    4

    Facilities

    3

    Design

    5

    Location

    3

    Value

    2

    Management


    Perfect area

    Ursula (Owner)

    Verified Resident

    Islington Gates, B3

    Sept 2019

    Management can do better. The elevators are always working. There's not enough parking space for the tenants and available one can hold up to six cars only. Its a nice area and definitely secure. You never see kids running around on the road unattended to.

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

    Its the perfect area because of its proximity to the city centre.

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

    That there wouldn't be enough parking space for the tenants. Also, noise from construction site nearby

    Please share one thing (or more) which you would change about your development:

    Adding a bathtub and bigger room space for stuff. Apart from that, it's absolutely perfect

    4

    Facilities

    5

    Design

    5

    Location

    5

    Value

    3

    Management


    I like the location its central and close to jewellery quarter, brindley place and utilities are cheaper.

    Anonymous (Tenant)

    Verified Resident

    Islington Gates, B3

    Sept 2019

    I like the location its central and close to jewellery quarter, brindley place and utilities are cheaper.The best feature s probably the balcony which has a canal view and the ensuite which is bigger than the family bathroom. On the contrary, the parking is a nightmare you have to pay for permits and those seagulls are so loud all night you can not open a window.

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

    I like the location its central and close to jewellery quarter, brindley place and utilities are cheaper.

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

    The parking is a nightmare you have to pay for permits and those seagulls are so loud all night you cwn not open a window.

    What is the best feature of your home:

    The best featyre us probably the balconywhich has a canal view and the ensuite which is bigger than the family bathroom.

    5

    Facilities

    4

    Design

    5

    Location

    4

    Value

    5

    Management


    Proximity to city centre

    Anon (Tenant)

    Verified Resident

    Islington Gates, B3

    Sept 2019

    The apartment is cleaned regularly. And I've never had any problems with facilities here. It's secure and quiet for me. Everything's just perfect. I don't have any problems with this development at all.

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

    Close to the city centre and canal side. Love the view.

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

    More sunshine on my side of the building. That would help.

    What is the best feature of your home:

    I love the landscape and the full length windows. So beautiful

    5

    Facilities

    4

    Design

    5

    Location

    5

    Value

    5

    Management


    Average

    Anonymous (Owner)

    Islington Gates, B3

    Sept 2019

    I feel they need to clean the community areas more and change some patio windows as they are old school you know kind of dated. The noise from the traffic or people outside and the seagulls. The building management is not good. I put all the facilities in my apartment so they are 5 stars, i got in and there was nothing.

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

    It's my home so i feel they need to clean more Change the patio windows are dated old school

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

    Noisy sometimes from the seagulls and the traffic

    Please share one thing (or more) which you would change about your development:

    Extra room would be more appreciated. However because i own the place some modifications i made becausevthe missus liked things her way.

    5

    Facilities

    4

    Design

    5

    Location

    5

    Value

    1

    Management


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