Poplin, M4

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

The area around the building is ideal for someone that wishes to be close to shops, bars & restaurants. There is also a complex with shops like Aldi & PureGym nearby. The marina is lovely and has good spot for running/walking. Plenty of parking nearby too.

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

Any concerns or issues raised are always dealt with promptly!

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

The range of activities available to residents. Also how easy it is to get in touch for maintenance requests.

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

In my opinion, you couldn’t live in a better place, location wise. You’re right by all of the best Ancoats stores, bars and eateries, as well as near the marina and local parks. Then if you need the city centre or either train station, you’re no more than 15 mins from any of them. And even though the building is surrounded by a couple of busy roads, the sound proofing is really good, so you’d never know from inside the flat

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

The team respond to anything you raise immediately. I don’t think I’ve experienced anything not being fixed same day. They’re brilliant, for that

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

There’s not anything I wish I knew before moving here, the viewing was very thorough, so I felt really well informed

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

The restaurants, coffee shops and bars are genuinely good, not just convenient, and the canal area gives you somewhere to decompress five minutes from your front door. Getting in and out of the city is easy, and the neighbourhood itself has a real sense of identity, it feels lived-in and characterful rather than sterile. Neighbours are friendly and the energy is just right.

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

Any time I’ve flagged something it’s been picked up quickly and without any back and forth. Makes a real difference knowing things actually get dealt with.

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

Honestly, not much to flag. If anything I’d just say trust the process. The area feels better once you’re actually living in it than it does from the outside. And the team know the building well and give you a straight picture of what to expect at the viewing.

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

Perfect location, Northern quarter and Ancoats on your doorstep and nearby to major transport links.

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

All satisfactory so far , everyone always quick to help

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

I would have liked to have known there was a WhatsApp group for everyone in the building from the start

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

Fantastic location and facilities at Poplin. Very minimal noise from outside. There is lots of public transport super close.

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

I haven’t raised any issues with the building yet.

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

Everyone in the building seem really nice and helpful.