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

The area itself is lovely. The complex itself is not 30 minutes to King’s cross as advertised, however. This is excluding the walk from the building to the station. It feels very safe, can sometimes be loud with windows open, however it is well soundproofed so when closed it’s nice and quiet.

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

Very quickly, only had one or two maintenance issues which were dealt with within 48 hours.

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

I wish I’d known that the pool and classes weren’t connected to the building, although this is not a big deal. I also wish I’d known that the lights on the rooftop don’t work, and that you have to pay to use the barbecues as this was not communicated at all during the viewings, and we were told we’d have access to the barbecues within our rent depending on availability.

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

The area has a good range of local shops, cafés, and a few restaurants, making it convenient for everyday needs, though options are limited in the evenings. Public transport is reliable, with frequent buses and a nearby train station, but parking on residential streets can be difficult. Bin collections run smoothly, and while there is occasional anti-social behaviour, the neighbourhood is generally peaceful and safe.

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

The water supply stopped working for a short time, but the building management responded immediately and had it fixed within minutes, which was very efficient and reassuring.

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

The local community is incredibly friendly, and neighbours often organise small get-togethers which make settling in much easier. I also didn’t realise how peaceful the nearby park is in the evenings, perfect for a quiet walk after work.

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

Transport links are excellent and I always felt very safe coming hoke late on the tube line. The park next to the Sessile is an excellent open space , very friendly with a community feel. My apartment looked inwards over the lovely garden on floor one so I was not really aware of traffic noise or any other noise. And lovely to hear life going on around the Sessile-certainly not anti-social behaviour. Loved Little Coco at the Gessner and Mother Kelly's. Hopefully a few eating places will open soon.

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

Always. Quick response, problem sorted. Totally trustworthy team if entry is needed without myself being present.

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

The friendliness and general kindness of residents. WhatsApp groups.

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

I would genuinely give Lia more than five stars if I could. She is one of the most thoughtful and helpful people I’ve met in this building. Since the day I moved in, she has always been there whenever I needed help. She helped me carry my things, held the doors for me, came upstairs with me, showed me around the apartment and the building, and gave me a full tour. She also patiently taught me how to use the stove and explained exactly what I needed to buy for it to work properly. When I first moved in and the water was cut off, she immediately tried to help and followed up on the situation. She also helped me with the heating and always made sure I was okay and comfortable. Even today, August 22nd, I had an issue with the stove. Since it’s the weekend, no one was available to come and fix it, but Lia came to my apartment herself, looked into the problem, and managed to get it working again. I really appreciate that she didn’t just leave it until someone was available, she actually took the time to help. She is always welcoming, cheerful, and genuinely caring. What I appreciate most about her is that she doesn’t make you feel like you’re just another resident. She treats you like a person and genuinely cares about whether you’re doing okay. It honestly feels more like having someone looking out for you than simply dealing with a staff member. I was actually planning to write this review earlier, but I had my final exams at the time and completely forgot to post it. I have so much appreciation and respect for Lia. People like her are a big reason I never feel like a stranger in this building. She absolutely deserves five stars, and honestly, I wish I could give her more. 🤍

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

They replied fast, but I needed to remind them multiple times just to solve the issue.

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

The stove, I didn’t know that I should buy a special type of stuff for it( indicators).

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

The location of the building is ideal. It is perfectly situated upon the five ways roundabout which is very convenient for working individuals who have to travel outside of Birmingham for work. There is also a large Morrisons right across the road which makes grocery shopping incredibly convenient. The area is extremely well connected to broad Street, other coffee shops and restaurants. There is no deficiency of activities in the nearby area and the building is also right next to the large Odeon cinema.

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

The building is incredibly prompt in responding to Maintenance issues or any queries. A month ago, I had put far too many clothes to hang on my closet bar, and it came down. That morning I reported the issue, and that afternoon, Maintenance came around to fix the issue. They were wonderful and it was absolutely free of cost.

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

I really wish I had known how good the experience would be moving in to the Lansdowne. I did not choose to move to Birmingham initially but had to due to work and the hospital that I was placed at. I wish I knew about the Lansdowne much earlier on which would’ve removed much of the anxiety. I initially felt moving into this unknown city. The experience has been wonderful so far, and I generally feel taken care of at this building and by the management.