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

I have been here 1 month and I absolutely love it! The whole of Cardiff town is on the doorstep. And so is beautiful Bute Park! Transport is right on the doorstep, if needed, including the train station, to go out & about in or out of Cardiff or down the wonderful bay. Traffic noise is expected a little being in the centre of it all. I'm up high so it's not an issue. There is parking but I don't need it. Large bins are very clean and organised and indoors, which i love.

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

I had a couple of teething issues that were sorted immediately and with a smile!

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

The only concern i had when moving in was what was the noise like. I did try to get a viewing on a Friday after 6pm to check but this couldn't be done. Luckily I'm up high so the noise isn't a problem. It's faint background noise on the weekends. But I think that should be something potential renters should have the option to do.

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

Nice area with useful shops and cafes nearby. Good transport links and open spaces close by. Quiet and pleasant place to live.

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

Building management has been helpful and professional when issues were raised. They communicate clearly and usually respond within a reasonable time, with maintenance handled efficiently.

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

I wish I had known how convenient the location is, with shops, transport links and open spaces all nearby. The building is also quieter and better maintained than expected.

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

It's convenient for shops, transport and entertainment. There is a bus stop outside. All stations are 5 to 10 mins walk. Many restaurants have a discount for Candlerigg residents. It's on a main road in the center so traffic noise is audible with windows open.

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

We haven't raised any issues or problems with the management team.

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

The organization of quizzes and other activities and events.

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

Living right next to Kelham is a great thing, because there's tons of stuff to go and do right on the doorstep, as well as not being so far away from central Sheffield to make walking impossible. So pretty well-situated. Transport links could be a little better, but that's not Soho Yard's fault, the nearest Supertram stops are either at the top of a relatively steep hill about a 10 minute walk away (Castle Square/Fitzalan Square) or the Kelham Island stop which is a much longer trek. The streets are nicely clean, and pretty quiet, but there is a fair amount of noise from the traffic at the junction just past where the buildings are. Not so much to be distracting, but definitely noticeable. We've not noticed any antisocial behaviour so far, which is great considering we used to live close to a popular Spoons in town, which was always alive with people yelling outside. Bins are in a separate room on the ground floor, which is well-ventilated and never smells particularly bad. I was surprised by that when we were shown where the bins were.

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

So far, we've had a couple issues that have been very quickly looked into for us, including, notably, on weekends, when we'd have assumed they'd be slower to respond than usual! They have a very easy WhatsApp chat so you don't have to worry about calling anyone or anything like that.

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

Some of the things _around_ getting in here were a little disappointing to me. Namely, the building management (apologies if I'm blaming the wrong people here!) were really slow to provide information and the tenancy agreement, which led to a mad scramble about 6 days before I was due to move in to sign agreements, set up utilities and find the amount of money they needed in advance, which hadn't been mentioned in the run-up to signing for the apartment. They also only have one company providing the bills for hot water, which is billed separately. That company is slow to respond, and forces you to talk to an AI agent that can decide whether or not you can get a callback from them. Finally, there's only one broadband provider in the building, which isn't _too_ bad considering they'll provide a gigabit line for £20/mo., but it would be nice to have choice when it comes to that, especially for those of us who work from home and would want a business line ideally for redundancy and stability. They're not slow though, and their speeds are largely as advertised at all times of day.

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

Very convenient location, 10 minutes walk to the city centre shops, right next to Kelham Island. Lots of bus routes nearby.

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

Yes, other than a problem with the bedroom window which would't open. This wasn't fixed for several months, but was not a big issue.

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

Go for an apartment that is north or west-facing, as they have great views.