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

The area is really the downside of this development. There’s not really anything nearby (I.e. a good restaurant; bars etc). There’s a retail centre with some stores, which is great, and the canal where you can walk and run (better during the summer). But if you want to do anything or go anywhere you always need transportation. The area is well connected, you have the station in front of the building.

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

They always responded on time and are very good. I never had any issue.

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

It seems a practice for these developments to have some promotions when you join and then, when you want to renew, you get a very high increase in your rent. But it’s not particular to this company.

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

The building itself is awesome – there’s a great gym, a cosy coffee shop, a rooftop with brilliant views, and they even play an amazing playlist throughout the day. Everyone here is super friendly and the atmosphere feels welcoming and community-driven. Transport links are really convenient, making it very easy to get into London. The only tricky aspect is parking, which can be limited at busy times, but overall the quality of the local amenities and the vibe of the area more than make up for it.

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

Usually fairly quickly, everyone is great and reply in a timly manner

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

The windows get quite dusty - but easy to clean, and the lack of parking.

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

Great location - walking distance to Tottenham Hale station which has both underground and rail line links. Retail park with many shops close by. Not loads of bars or restaurants in the area, but with the Victoria, able to get to central London very quickly.

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

When there is an issue, we call / email management and problems are responded to and sorted in an efficient and timely manner.

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

Living at The Lansdowne, 25 Hagley Road has a lot of advantages, but also a few quirks worth knowing about. On the plus side, the local area is convenient — there’s a branch of Morrisons nearby, as well as a Sainsbury’s Local and a Tesco, so grocery shopping is easy even at short notice. The shops, restaurants and small bars around are reasonably good for everyday needs and casual meals; there are green/open spaces not far away for occasional fresh air or a stroll, which is nice when you want a break from student/study life. Transport links are overall good: you have bus routes along Hagley Road, and common public-transport links to the city and surrounding areas — so getting to campus or central Birmingham isn’t difficult. As for the drawbacks: living on our street can bring some annoyances. Parking is often tight because many residents and visitors compete for limited spaces. Bin collection is mostly fine — our building has an enclosed bin-collection area — but there’s a neighbouring building (Metropolitan House) whose bins are left outside. Whenever it’s windy, their bin bags often blow into our parking lot, which is irritating and messy. Traffic noise on Hagley Road can also be loud outside however, the Lansdowne have very strong soundproofing by very strong. I mean excellent soundproofing. Overall, I think living here is very good — mostly convenient and fairly comfortable, with the small downsides being parking pressure, occasional wind-blown bins from next door.

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

Augustina has been incredibly helpful with our kitchen heater issue — she personally handled everything, made sure the electrician fixed it as soon as possible, and even shared useful green energy-saving tips for our apartment, from ventilation to water heaters.

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

A good thing I wish I had known before moving in is how convenient the location is — having Morrisons, Sainsbury’s Local, and Tesco nearby makes grocery shopping very easy, and the transport links along Hagley Road make getting around Birmingham simple.

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

Good aspects - it is very near Bromley by Bow station which gets you into central really quick with the hammersmith / district line. The building is very beautifully decorated and modern. The management team is fantastic. Bad aspects - nothing in the neighbourhood - we are right next to the highway and there are no shops, restaurants, pubs etc.

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

Yes they have responded and they get the problem solved very quickly

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

You can use their portal to pay rent and use your credit card, very helpful for building points / airline miles!!!