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

The area was very well connected, as it is right in the city centre. There is a great range of restaurants, cafés, bars and shops nearby, as well as easy access to public transport. Everything is within walking distance, which is extremely convenient. The only downside is that, because it is such a central location, it can get quite busy at times and a bit noisier, especially during weekends or events. However, overall it is a very lively and pleasant area to live in.

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

They have always responded quickly and resolved any issues efficiently.

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

There wasn’t anything major I wish I had known, but understanding small practical details earlier would have been helpful.

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

It’s really local and easy to get around. The noise from West Street can be excessive sometimes, including the trams!

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

They have been quickly reactive and really go out of their way.

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

How sound proof the rooms are, it’s really quite quiet in the building.

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

Great location very central and around alot of shops and great things, the road can be busy sometimes but its still worth it

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

Whenever I’ve raised an issue, the building management has generally responded in a timely and professional way. Maintenance requests are acknowledged quickly, and most problems are either resolved within a reasonable period or I’m kept updated on the next steps.

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

wish I had known a bit more about what the building is like during its busiest times, rather than just how it looks during a quiet viewing. For example, it would have been helpful to understand how much you can hear noise from corridors or neighbouring flats at night and during weekends, especially around exam periods or when people are moving in and out.

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

I think the overall property is excellent, I love the old red brick and open design of the apartment. Having all the furniture here already was a huge touch for us, and internet included. Especially the gym which has everything you need. For us, the only annoying thing is on the weekends the northern monkey is sometimes too loud, or down the alley ways there is a lot of drunk people being anti-social. If we could get the Northern Monkey bar to turn down the music a fraction it would be amazing!

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

Very respectable and responsive, got things done quickly for us.

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

We wish we got told about the noice from downstairs. Obviously we knew and wouldn’t have changed our position but it would have been nice to be told.

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

The local area around The James is very convenient, with supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, gyms and public transport all close by, and it generally feels safe, lively and well connected. It is also within comfortable distance of both universities which makes day to day life easy. At times the neighbourhood can be a bit busy or lively, especially on weekends, and parking in the city centre is not the easiest. The cost of living is slightly higher compared to quieter areas, and the kitchen space in the apartment is on the smaller side, but overall these are manageable and do not take away from the positive experience of living here.

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

The building management has been very responsive and helpful whenever I have raised anything. They usually sort things out quickly and keep you updated, and they are always polite and approachable. Even small requests are taken seriously, which makes the whole experience feel smooth and well supported.

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

One thing I wish I had known before moving in is that the area can feel quite lively on weekend nights, especially around West Street. It is manageable, but it would have been good to know in advance so I could plan for it.