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

Close to the train station (about 15 min walk). However there can be a lot of traffic noise depending on which side of the building you are. But with closed windows the noise levels from outside are low.

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

Always responded within a few hours. Work was completed within a few working days.

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

How quickly the hot water runs out when you are in the shower.

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

Easy access to Tesco, post office and restaurants in jewelry quarter is a steal. Building sits right beside the Jewelry quarter tram and train station, linking directly to the city center. On the street there are two main buildings and one of them is jewelry store while the other is the Goodsyard, it’s a mini community here and everyone is polite and friendly. The receptionists are all very professional and friendly. Only negative is the parking as parking in the building is limited, however there’s free outer parking and also the jewelry quarter car park is just 3mins walk, so there’s that. Bins are collected frequently than I expect and the designated bin room is quite clean except for the minor bin smell. Yet to notice any anti social behaviour and regarding noise, I’m not sure if there’s any from traffic as my space doesn’t look out to the train station or main road.

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

Yes, I was having issues with my shower head and refrigerator, it was fixed within days.

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

There isn’t enough parking, I would explore my options around street parking or the community car park.

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

Easy and quick walk to several shops necessary for every-day-living, even closer to the bus stop that takes you to City Center. Far enough away from the retail shops to feel a bit secluded yet a short bus ride to experience the Center. The bar across the street ends its live music at a reasonable hour, neighbors are lovely, trash bins around the area are never over-flowing. It's unlucky positioning if you're in a unit over the bin collection area on Fridays. Just remember to keep your windows closed and you won't have a problem! And closing the windows keeps out almost all noise as well.

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

The response time to any enquiries we’ve had have varied 3-5 business days on a rare occasion, but mostly range from within same day to 24 hours.

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

We wish we knew to request a north-facing sooner, that trash day and farming makes a big impact on open windows, that it’s absolutely necessary to go through the welcome email to get internet as Virgin Media has virtually no clue how to handle moving down one floor in the same building.

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

The building is well located. The train station is very close by and so are two supermarkets (Aldi and Sainsbury’s). Living here with a dog is a dream as Preston park is just a few minutes away by foot.

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

Yes. The on site team is always very available and quick to respond.

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

Living in the Jewellery Quarter has many advantages, such as being close to Birmingham city centre, having good public transport links, and offering lots of independent cafés, restaurants, shops and entertainment. The area also has lots of history, character and attractive old buildings. Although there are a few minor disadvantages, such as higher rent prices and ongoing developments causing very occasional road closures these are mostly small inconveniences that come with living in a busy and popular central area.

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

The management team at Goodsyard JQ are also fantastic and always make you feel well looked after. Whenever an issue comes up, they are quick to respond and handle situations promptly and professionally. They are friendly, approachable and genuinely take the time to listen to residents and help wherever they can. It’s reassuring to know that any questions or concerns are taken seriously and dealt with efficiently, which makes living at Goodsyard JQ feel easy, comfortable and stress-free.

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

There are always things happening and lots of opportunities to meet people, which is great, but it can take a little while to get used to having such an active community around you. Overall, it’s a small adjustment and definitely more of a positive than a negative!