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

The social side is brilliant with events held every week with different activities meeting everyone’s needs.

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

Yes they have and are very welcoming to opinions and problems

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

Not really, since moving in the staff have been really good with keeping me up to date

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

The location is one of the best things about living at The James. The train station is just across the road, making it incredibly convenient for commuting or travelling around the UK. Liverpool ONE, supermarkets, restaurants, cafés and shops are all within a short walk. One of my favourite things was taking a five-minute walk to the waterfront whenever I had some free time. Watching the seagulls and enjoying the sea breeze became part of my daily routine. Although the building is right in the city centre, it is surprisingly quiet, and I was rarely disturbed by traffic or noise. I always felt safe walking home, even in the evening, and the neighbourhood has been friendly and welcoming throughout my stay.

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

Every question or issue I raised was dealt with quickly and professionally. The management team communicated clearly, followed up when needed, and always made me feel that my concerns were important.

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

I wish I had known how friendly the community would be. As someone moving from another country, I expected to feel lonely at first, but the staff and many of the residents made me feel welcome from day one. It really became much more than just a place to live.

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

Living on a very popular street for nightlife has proven to be less daunting as one might expect. The James from the first flat viewing ensured that the windows were designed for full sound installation which prevented sleepless nights on the busy evenings. Naturally, West Street is a fantastic location for restaurants/bars/shops to name a few. Also convenient for groceries and close to the hospital and train station. Transportation being easily accessible via the Supertram stop less than a minute walk. Parking availablity can be a premium but can be accessed for free street parking on Westfield Street in the off peak hours of the night allowing for easy accessibility. Bin collections are unnoticeable with the perk of the bin area being a tidy and well kept space with a water tap and sanitiser to disinfect handheld bins provided by the accommodation.

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

Quickly and with efficiency. I never had any issues that were long-term. Usually resolved within 48 working hours

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

Possibly dealing with the heat, easy to underestimate but buying a fan and also getting out of the flat is important.

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

Being in the centre of the city has plenty of perks. It is very central and easy to get around. It can be a bit loud at times but that will automatically come with living in teh city centre.

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

We did have to push in order to get a couch but eventually in the end we were able to get one. Other tahn that any repairs or maintanence issues were dealt with promptly even though there were really issues in the flat.

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

The flat itself is pretty straight forward. The noise can get a bit much especially because there are night clubs across the street but that has got nothing to do with the James

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

Great place, located in a central position in the city centre of Sheffield. The downside is the proximity to multiple bars, which can cause quite a bit of noise during weekends, especially at night times.

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

Very quick turnaround times for any issues that I have encountered so far.

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

Would have been great to know that the street-facing studios can get a bit noisy because of the proximity to the bars across the street.