Some of the best features of The Wullcomb, aside from its’ location and value for money, is the security that it offers. Each entrance is secured with card-only access and each apartment has an intercom to communicate with people at the building entrance. Furthermore, there is concierge staff present 24/7 who are always approachable and happy to help where they can. The concierge also offers a parcel service in which they can accept parcel deliveries on a tenant’s behalf, which can be collected later when convenient.

Lastly, the Wullcomb social areas are delightfully decorated from the foyer and mail room through to seating areas on each floor. This also includes several amenity spaces located on the 5th floor, which includes a private roof terrace equipped with a pizza oven and barbecue, a fully-equipped kitchen, a work-from-home space, and a games room – which can also be booked for private events.

Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:

The Wullcomb is located a stone’s throw away from the exciting entertainment and shopping area of Leicester city with access to a diverse range of restaurants as well as a cinema and other useful places such as the Highcross shopping centre and gyms. It is also within walking distance of the train station, both local universities, and hospitals.

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

I wish that I had paid more attention to the directional facing of my apartment. This is because from about mid-afternoon until sunset I get direct sunlight into the apartment, which has made it very uncomfortable due to heat on some evenings through the summer. Secondly, the road just outside is a common route for emergency ambulances to pass through leading to some disturbed nights further leading to a preference that I would have had knowing this to pick an apartment facing a different direction.

If there is one thing you would change about your flat or property what would it be:

It would be nice to be able to paint some of the walls in the apartment. A second thing is that I would very much like electrical meter readings to be made more accessible. I feel that I cannot get this information and as such I am worried of being ‘surprised’ by a larger than expected electricity bill. It would be wonderful, and rather easy, to simply send an email to tenants with their meter readings in, perhaps monthly every other month.

Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:

The Wullcomb is unlike anything else in Leicester. Located in the heart of the city centre, local amenities from one of the largest shopping centres (Highcross Shopping Centre) in the midlands at your doorstep, to fine dining and essential public transport, there’s nothing which can rival this level of luxury and quality. The management is top tier, no request is too small, and I am always met with politeness and support for whatever I need. The Wullcomb is unlike any other renting experience, with regular events such as a running group on Monday, to a designated chef who shares recipes to inspire cooking up new delicious food. There is no other renting experience like it!

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

I wish I had known how amazing it was so I could have moved in sooner!

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

There has been no problems whatsoever since moving in. Every request was listened to and exceptional levels of support has been provided to us whilst living here. We’re thinking about extending our contract, that’s how much we love it here!

5

Facilities

5

Design

5

Location

5

Value

5

Management

Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:

It’s a quiet, nice area in the immediate proximity to the building. A well stocked Lidl grocery shop is no further than a 5 minute walk, other services are on the main street ca. 10 mins away. Bus to/from the Underground station has a stop right outside the building and is perfectly conveniet. There is a good selection of food places nearby, including delivery options. The overall location is good with ca. 30 min to the city centre.

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

Everything is taken care of here, very well managed. Trains are a bit loud. Doors are a bit thin so you can sometimes hear what happens in the corridor. It gets hot in summer since the building is well insulated and the windows open only partially, so no drafts. Parcels can be delivered to your door.

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

Very responsive, friendly and helpful, fantastic people, can’t imagine anything better really.

Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:

What I like:
•Next to Morrisons supermarket, salons, Costa cafe and Starbucks just across the street!?
•Bus station next to the main building entrance
• near the University of Birmingham

Dislike:
• a little bit far from Aston University “ my university”

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

Nothing sam explained for me everything in my viewing

5

Facilities

5

Design

4

Location

5

Value

5

Management