Broadside, M4

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

This is a great location to be in. From the building there is very little street noise. Being close to Tescos express and urban exchange is great. It is a shame the bus stop is closed but not far from Piccadilly and market street tram stops.

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

Any issues that have been raised have been solved relatively promptly although there has always been a bit of unnecessary frustrations. When there was a furniture issue there was a confrontational tone with the management we spoke to. When we had an issue with our switch board it took some convincing for management to get involved.

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

The lifts can take absolutely forever to come. The bin disposal system is also a bit of a hassle that we weren’t shown during the viewing.

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

The location of Broadside is amazing, so close to local facilities and the area feels safe. Local parking available very frequently for free (2 hours) and then after 6pm parking is free on the roads which is really convenient. Short walk to northern quarter, shops and plenty of restaurants. No experience of anti-social behaviour.

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

Issues upon moving in but this was resolved, have not had any further problems to raise.

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

That parking is a lot easier than anticipated in the local area

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

There a free gym at the property and a lounge as well. Also there are quite many shops nearby like Tesco and Saintsbury.

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

Absolutely fantastic building management staff, there are available almost 24/7.

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

As mentioned before, it would have been nice the view the exact same apartment before moving in

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

It's situated in a good spot, very close to the centre and well connected to transport links, shops, restaurants and parks.

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

Yes, the building management team are prompt, efficient, polite and are happy to answer any queries or concerns on anything raised.

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

Everything was communicated to us in good time so feel it's been a good experience overall.

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

Broadside is located in a walkable distance to the town centre, ancoats and northern quarter. Whilst I don’t normally find I have to use public transport as so much is in walking distance, there are also tram stops, bus stations and train stations nearby. The selection of restaurants, bars and coffee shops on the streets nearby is huge, however rarely any noise from these.

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

The concierge and maintenance team are very useful and normally quick to help with issues. We had an issue with our door handle which was seen to within half an hour and replaced with a new one.

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

The location is something I didn’t realise would be as great as it is- being able to walk everywhere .