Box Makers Yard, BS2

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

Living in Box makers yard is central to everything!!! 10 minutes to Cabot shopping center /broadmead, restaurants/ bars. Main bus route covering all over Bristol. Temple meads train station 5 minute walk. Lovely cafe/ bakery, sainsbury directly underneath property for your convenience!!!

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

Any problem or repairs have been rectified As soon possible

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

Outside parking is a issue with double yellow lines..

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

All positives- very quiet considering we are living in the city centre. Close to local shops (walking distance) and very close to the train station.

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

Very quick to resolve issues. Front of house quick to escalate issues to maintenance team.

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

Not many negatives. The flat is very warm which is good in winter as you might not need the heating on however, might get extremely hot in summer. Would be good to have air con option as a standard for living here considering the price point for living here.

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

The location is very convenient and central. Temple meads and city centre is all within walking distance. However, the Sainsbury’s local nearby is quite limited and expensive.

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

They were quick to sort out a few issues we noticed when moving in.

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

The internet is usually quite good, although there was an outage recently but was resolved in 24 hours.

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

In terms of fun places: Veeno is top notch, as are The Barely Mow and Mokoko. Groceries are a slight pain in the rear end, with Sainsbury's nearby attracting all manner of aggressive low-life. However, Lidl at Lawrence Hill is a 15 minutes bike ride away so a more affordable weekly shop is feasible if one is amenable to riding (buses are also available but more faffy when one carries a bunch of shopping bags).

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

Yes, maintenance and repairs are provided swiftly. Contractors employed are top notch and incredibly friendly. This is a wonderful and well managed team of people.

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

Expectations were managed well, and we have had a pleasant enough experience throughout our tenancy at Box Makers' Yard.

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

Living at Box Makers Yard has been a fantastic experience! One of the best aspects is the convenience of transportation. With close proximity to train stations and public transport links, getting around at any time is a breeze. Additionally, having a Sainsbury's right in the Dovetail building makes shopping for essential items quick and easy. It's truly a great place to live!

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

When I initially moved into the apartment from Newport for work, I encountered a couple of minor issues, which is to be expected with any move. One of the ladies in the office, whose name starts with 'A', promptly sent me a link to the resident portal. I used this to raise maintenance requests, and these were addressed within a week. This quick response was much faster compared to my previous apartment.

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

Setting up bills can take some time as providers may take a while to get back with account numbers. It's always a good idea to give utility providers a call once you move in to set up your water, electricity, and council tax. This proactive approach can help ensure everything is in order more quickly.