Candleriggs, G1

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

Merchant City is a lively, central place to live with a great mix of independent shops, cafés, bars and restaurants right on your doorstep. There’s plenty of choice for eating and drinking, and regular local events keep the area feeling vibrant. Glasgow Green and other parks are only a short walk away, which is great. Transport links are also excellent, with easy access to buses, trains and the subway. The main downsides are limited to expensive parking, occasional noise at weekends, and some new colourful characters thanks to the recent opening of the new pharmacy next door.

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

Building management has been excellent throughout my time at Candleriggs. Laurie has been brilliant at responding to any issues I’ve raised, with queries always acknowledged and resolved quickly where possible. When problems require further investigation, clear and regular updates are provided so residents know exactly what’s happening and why. Communication is always handled thoughtfully and professionally, with genuine care shown towards residents, which makes a big difference and gives real confidence in how the building is managed.

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

The great discounts at local businesses and the wide range of events and activities that happen at Candleriggs.

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

It is a convenient location in Merchant city because everything is so close that you don't need to have a car to go to bara, restaurants, supermarkets, parks, etc.

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

The manager has been really helpful by replying all my emails

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

It is not bad but I wish they could have sent a manual of the electrodomestics and the report inspection before getting there to have time to read it calmly because it is chaotic organizing everything

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

Candleriggs is situated directly in the town centre with everything needed very close at hand. Supermarkets, restaurants, postal services, typical high street stores, and chemists are all within a very short walk. The train station and the Subway are in close proximity and bus stops are situated along the pavements. Car parking is also available if needed. The bustle on the street is very friendly. Glasgow is famous for its welcome.

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

Efficiently and promptly and always in a very courteous manner.

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

To date we have not encountered any particular problems with either the apartment or staff.

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

The location is perfect, it never lets you down for food and drink options, there are so many. Weekly shops are made easy with a supermarkets very near. All the main Glasgow train stations are a very reasonable walk away, with busses passing constantly. The windows and walls are very soundproof, often forgot I live in the busy city centre.

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

Response was very quick and communication was great regarding any ongoing issues

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

How long the background checks take, was nearly off putting due to the third party letting agency.

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

I love living at candleriggs. Its very peaceful when you have a courtyard facing apartment as you dont face out to the city centre, its pretty silent! I also have a dog and he has settled so well here. I enjoy the location being surrounded by bars and cafes but its great there is security 24/7 to really make me feel safe.

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

they handled it well. they called me to arrange access, they are friendly and got things fixed quickly after i reported it.

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

inside the apartment there is a camera buzzer system so if someone rings you from the front entrance, you can see who it is! I find this really helpful