Oxbow, M5

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

The Area is well served with Trams and Bus and good walking distance to Manchester City Center. There are a cycle lane just nearby that allowed to reach work places nearby very easily in a environmental friendly way.

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

The issues reported, except one that is structure related, has been so far, solved in a very fair reasonable timescale according to the priority ranked.

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

I have just wished that I knew this place before!

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

Location is great. It’s around a 15 minute walk into the city centre and we have multiple shops, parks and amenities such as gyms within walking distance. The nearest train station is around a 25 minute walk and Uber is always an option. The building is just off a main road so traffic noise and congestion isn’t too bad. Parking could be an issue if you don’t pay for the onsite car park but that comes at a premium cost of £150.00 pcm.

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

Whenever an issue has arisen, Oxbow have responded by sending out Dave. Each time this has been within 48 hours of our initial report. Sometimes, he has come to our property and fixed the issue on the same day! He always makes sure to greet us around the building and is a great laugh too.

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

Initially we were told that a nearby car park would charge £40.00 pcm and this was a no brainer considering living in a city with multiple vehicles between us. However, this was not the case. I have since gone with the on site car park at £150.00 pcm and this is a huge difference in price. I will say that the security and convenience is far better in the onsite car park than the nearby one.

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

Dave the maintenance man is THE man. Property is great! The staff are very helpful. Parking is tough if you don’t want to pay for the underground parking.

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

The issues are sorted with speed if there are any issues.

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

Parking is a nightmare. I was told it was £40 per vehicle per month at the car park behind the building but it’s actually £300 a month so be aware that parking is bad.

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

Convenience everything is by your doorstep, you’re just round the corner away from the city centre … vibrant

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

Dave the handyman was always there if you needed help with maintenance work of the apartment … fast and responsive with a solution

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

Make the most of it time will fly. So much to do you get soaked into the city centre energy

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

Fantastic location - just a short walk into Manchester city centre, with supermarkets and parks nearby. Peel Park, in particular, is beautiful and only a few minutes away on foot.

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

The management team has been very responsive and helpful - thank you for making the experience smooth and stress-free!

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

Having trolleys available to help with moving in made the process so much easier - such a thoughtful touch!