Poplin, M4

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

It feels very safe, and I get to enjoy being close to bars, coffee shops, and restaurants. At the same time, my apartment is quiet and peaceful at night.

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

Any issues that I have had have been resolved very fast!

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

Maybe get some cushions for the sofa as they aren't the comfiest sofas.

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Poplin is in an amazing location, bordering Ancoats and the Northern Quarter. There is so much on my doorstep including bars, shops, restaurants and I would recommend this location to anyone. The only downside is parking availability, however I did know this before moving in. There are car parks across the road but they aren’t the most secure so I park my car at Manchester Arena which is a short walk away. I was pleasantly surprised at the lack of noise despite living on a busy road! When the windows are closed, you can’t hear anything which is great given the location. Transport is great too and I’d say it’s the ideal location to live.

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

As above, any issues I’ve raised have been responded to promptly and the presence of the onsite team 24/7 makes me feel reassured if there were to be any issues in future that these would be resolved quickly!

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

The bins can fill up quite easily quickly. Also, the socials! I haven’t been to many yet as I’ve only just moved in but the building really makes an effort to put on what sound like some brilliant socials throughout the year!

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

Lovely building within close distance of the northern quarter and ancoats and many fun venues and amenities. Even though it’s on a busy road the apartments are quiet and cozy.

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

Promptly and thoroughly. Even when a solution couldn’t be reached (like when we inquired about adding a gate on the ground floor property) at least the issue was raised and discussed

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

If you are moving on a ground floor you might have to deal with passerby’s loitering on the steps or the occasional intoxicated person on a weekend but it’s overall a safe area and building.

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

The local area has a great mix of shops, cafés and restaurants within walking distance. Transport links are excellent—tram and train services are close by, and buses are frequent. The street is generally quiet, though parking can be limited and bins sometimes overflow. I’ve not noticed much anti-social behaviour, and traffic noise is minimal.

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

Building management has been reasonably responsive, especially with the help of the concierge team who are approachable and often act as a good first point of contact.

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

Bins can fill up quickly and aren’t always emptied on time. It’s also worth knowing that soundproofing between apartments is decent but not perfect some noise carries from adjacent units.

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I love living in Poplin - the best place ever. I love the location, the facilities and the beautiful architecture of the place. I feel like I have finally found my home!

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

They respond really fast you can always rely on them to fix things and talk you through every step of the process. Martin is brilliant. He's so knowledgeable about issues the flat my have.

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

How amazing the storage space in the flat would be!