New Maker Yards, M5

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

The complex is in an ideal location, close to the city centre but far enough away that it’s not too loud or busy. The on site convenience store, working space and coffee shop are incredibly handy, but the bar closed almost six months ago now and it doesn’t feel the same without it.

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

On the whole the landlord responds pretty quickly to requests for assistance / issues.

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

I wish I’d known that on street parking was only for three hours maximum

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

More restaurants and such opening on Chapel St which is nice, and now that the footbridge gives easy access to the Aviva area, lots opening up there as well. Traffic noise is not bad, occasional train noise, and some construction noise. I wouldn't recommend to someone with a car as parking is a nightmare unless you have a garage spot.

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

Yes, very responsive and helpful. Friendly as well.

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

There are far, far fewer issues with AirBnBs here than in most other developments near the city centre.

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

Having a coop on site is very useful and being so close to the retail park. With the bus links and tram links so close it is easily accessible

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

Yes they reply very quickly and ensure everything is resolved in a timely manner

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

It can be a little noisy due to being near to the depot for the fire / ambulance

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

The area has seen a lot of development over the last 12-18 months with more and more local businesses opening up which is fantastic to see. Some great brunch spots close by down chapel street as well as an amazing Spanish tapas bar.

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

I’ve always just stuck my head in the office, everyone is great

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

Nothing springs to mind, I’d just advise people to explore the area

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

The area is safe for pedestrians and drivers, and it's a five-minute walk from the development to stops on major bus routes. There's a shopping centre with a large supermarket, a pharmacy, and other shops nearby, and a small number of restaurants and bars (though some more would be much appreciated), as well as the Factory arts centre. Traffic noise isn't an issue, and I haven't had any experiences of anti-social behaviour.

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

On the whole, they've responded uickly and productively

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

It does feel like a community; residents are friendly and helpful to one another, and problems (noise; mess) are rare.