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

Clay is in a surprisingly lovely quiet corner of the quays given how central it is. The Lowry is a short walk away, there's a Co-op nearby for everyday essentials, and the Anchorage tram stop is right on the doorstep. Road access is equally well positioned: sitting right on the edge of the Quays means we clear the area without hitting any meaningful traffic before joining the motorway, which makes a real difference as we commute daily. Easy access to the waterfront and scenic walks/ runs are a bonus.

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

We haven't had any issues with the apartment itself, but the team have been present, visible and genuinely easy to deal with - a quick knock on their office door and minor things like keyfobs and parking have been sorted on the spot. Communication throughout has been excellent, which has made a real difference. Dealing with building management can be a notoriously painful experience, but it has been nothing but positive here. We moved into Clay at very short notice following a leak at our home, and the Ellen and Meg went out of their way to make our move happen quickly and smoothly. The team have clearly put a lot of work into making Clay a friendly, welcoming place to live with regular social events and news updates.

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

The car park which is privately owned has EV charging. Worth knowing that resident spaces are on the upper floors of the multistorey and spaces can be tight.

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

They're are a wide selection of restaurants, whether small privately owned or chain restaurants, bars, parking spaces, and also parks nearby, with the shopping mall within walking distance.

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

They've been quick to address any issues I've had.

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

Be prepared to buy a microwave should you find one useful.

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

Good aspects include very good placement of the living, which is very central and close to points of interest.

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

There was an issue with the internet before but everything possible was done in order to restore the connection and we were kept updated

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

The gym is very close by, but it is quite an expensive one

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

The local area is really centralised, utilities are brilliant and the street is tidy and quiet and great transport links

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

All problems have been resolved quickly and effectively

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

As we have lived in the area previously, there wasn’t really anything we weren’t aware of prior to moving.

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

You feel right in the heart of the action here with Haymarket and the city centre just a ten minute walk away, but this is also balanced really nicely with close connections to the peaceful meadows and Morningside areas. Over all, the area is great.

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

Management is responsive and works to help solve any issues

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

Communication was clear prior to our move-in date and felt well informed.