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

The local area is great to live in with good transport links, nearby shops, and everything feels convenient and easy to access. The area is generally clean, pleasant, and well looked after, with a friendly atmosphere and good parking availability.

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

They have been highly responsible and very supportive, particularly during my ACL surgery and the challenges I faced accessing the building and parking area

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

I really wish I had discovered this place sooner. It is a quiet and safe environment, with a well-equipped building and 24/7 concierge service.

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

Great location, very central. 5 minute walk from train station, town centre with bars, restaurants and shops. 5 minute drive from Cardiff Bay. Pet friendly.

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

Building management have always been very friendly and helpful when any problems or questions are raised and tend to go out of their way to do what they can to help.

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

Apartments can get hot in the summer so some sort of AC unit or fan is required.

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Great location, modern flats and 10 minutes walk from city center with a co-op right on our door step. Ten out of ten

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

Yes immediately but depending on available resources to address problems and fix then straightaway or come back next day with new parts

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

All good since day 1 though due to lack of availability I wish we gotten a flat with a southern view

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

I moved here a couple of months ago and the location is a bit of a mixed bag. Since the site used to be an old John Lewis warehouse, it’s tucked away in a slightly industrial pocket. Heading south towards the city centre is fine, but walking north past the warehouses at night can feel a bit dodgy and sketchy. The biggest downside is the lack of immediate amenities—there are no big supermarkets within arm's reach, and the nearest Chinese grocery is a 10-12 minute walk away. Transport is okay if you're heading to Princes Street or Fountainbridge (buses 10, 36, and 11 are close by), but commuting to the University of Edinburgh's GS campus is a pain as it requires a change. On the plus side, home deliveries and takeaways are super reliable here. As for the street itself, traffic noise is non-existent if your flat faces the courtyard, though the bin lorries at 7 AM can occasionally wake you up.

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

The onsite management and maintenance team have been fantastic and incredibly efficient. When I logged a repair ticket late on a Friday night, they showed up first thing Monday morning to sort it out. It is a massive relief not having to argue or chase up a private landlord like you usually have to do in old Edinburgh flats.

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

I wish I had known how intense the combination of a west-facing flat and the building's excellent insulation would be. Even though I knew the orientation when viewing, you don't realize until you live here that the flat gets absolutely baked by the afternoon sun. It's only May, but the rooms are already getting a bit hot and stuffy because the building traps heat so well. Also, because our flat is right above the communal bin stores, the noise from the morning bin collections is way more disruptive than you'd ever anticipate during a quick daytime viewing.

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One of the good aspects of living in this area is the convenience. The apartment is very close to the Co-op and the train station, which makes shopping and travelling very easy. Public transport links are accessible and useful for daily commuting. However, security in the area needs significant improvement. Earlier this year, a homeless man approached me and my sister while we were waiting for an Uber outside the building and attempted to pull his pants down in front of us. We ran back into the building and asked the security guard for help, but he only looked outside and told us to stay inside without taking any further action. This made us feel unsafe and unsupported. I think better security measures and responses are needed to help residents feel safer.

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

The building management team has been very patient, helpful, and professional whenever I have raised any issues or concerns. They usually respond quickly to my needs and problems, and communication has generally been clear and efficient. I appreciate that they are approachable and willing to assist residents when needed, which has made dealing with day-to-day matters much easier.

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

Before moving in, I wish I had known more about the situation around the area, especially at night. While the location is very convenient and close to shops and transport links, there can occasionally be situations outside the building that make residents feel uncomfortable. I would also advise new neighbours to stay aware of their surroundings when waiting outside late in the evening. On the positive side, the building management team is responsive and helpful, which makes resolving issues much easier. I would also recommend taking advantage of the nearby transport links and local shops, as they are one of the biggest benefits of living here.