Pin Yard, LS11

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

Very short walk into town but not right in the city centre which is nice. Great parking (underground secure) and lots of street parking for guests if needed. Only negative is its opposite a building site which can sometimes be a bit noisy.

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

We have had to raise one service request since living here. It was inspected within an hour and the next day a plumber came and fixed the problem very quickly.

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

Sometimes noise from the building works next door but not a huge issue. Would depend how loud based on where your flat faces

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Been living here for almost two years now. Ideal location for professionals. Walking distance to the centre and very close to motorway.

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

Quick to respond and helpful. Good team at reception.

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

Nothing i can think of. Everything has been good so far.

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

There are very limited local amenities within immediate walking distance. The property falls under the LS11 postcode and is located in Holbeck rather than the city centre, which is an important distinction for prospective tenants. Car insurance premiums are notably higher in this area, which appears to be influenced by the frequency of vehicle break ins locally. The development also appears to have benefited from relatively low land acquisition costs compared to other recent city centre projects. Rather than this value being reflected in tenant pricing, significant ongoing investment seems to be directed towards on site management and enforcement staff. This presence appears focused on regulating and protecting the property from the surrounding area rather than enhancing the overall tenant living experience. The only positive feature worth mentioning is the availability of filtered drinking water in the communal area, which is something I would miss if I moved elsewhere.

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

Yes with overinflated repair costs, ultimately the repairs benefits the preservation of their investment in the building.

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

There is an active construction storage site directly next door, which regularly results in early morning noise from around 7am due to staff arrivals and forklift movements. Dust from stored materials also frequently settles on windows and can enter the flat when windows are open. In addition, the courtyard layout amplifies sound. Noise from open windows carries across the entire courtyard, which can be particularly disruptive, especially with frequent social gatherings from Thursday through to Sunday evenings.

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Fantastic apartment block situated a stone throw distance away from Leeds city centre. Super close to all the major modes of transport (train, bus, etc and having moved here from South Africa, it has been the best block to choose from in the area.

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

Management is extremely responsive in resolving queries that we may have.

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

Parking parking parking- a tricky and expensive one navigate if you do not book underground (also very limited space)

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

The local area has a good mix of shops, cafes, restaurants, and bars within easy walking distance. You’ll find everything from convenience stores to independent eateries and well-loved chain options, so day-to-day needs and socialising are both well catered for. There are plenty of open spaces and parks close by, which make walking, jogging, or relaxing outside very easy — a real bonus in an urban area. Transport links are convenient, with regular buses and trams nearby and good access to major roads. On busy days services can be crowded, but overall they’re reliable and make getting around straightforward.

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

Yes generally in good time and helpful in general it’s been great

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

Not much really it dos what it says on the tin lol . It’s been great