Queen Street Quarter, LE1

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

The location of this building is fantastic, it’s accessible and central . It’s a couple of minutes walk from the train station and the city centre it’s ideal specially if you don’t have a car. You really can get to anywhere in a matter of minutes. I prefer to stay positive however I have experienced several incidents of antisocial behaviour as a resident and tenant and I have observed homeless people trying to steal property on a multiple occasions. There are a range of socioeconomic issues that will contribute to this hit for a property that markets itself as luxury I think this really does need to be addressed. I understand that the building has been raided several times and as a single person living in the property I don’t always feel safe here. My car has also been broken into twice since the duration of my tenancy, which is unacceptable, because many cars here have been broken into and it’s not really acceptable to be honest. The bin collection process is fine, the staff member works so hard to keep the bins at a level however sometimes the residence rather than putting their bin bags in the bin, they will leave it on the floor, which is strange .

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

Very poorly, not taken personally just think there are things that need a more radical approach

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

this place has cockroaches, and people have drawn over the corridor walls, there is nothing luxurious about the building - I have lived in some beautiful places but this, the hygiene & responsiveness ain’t it. I could say more but think carefully before you move in. Only advantage for me is it’s location and that you can have pets but tbf I don’t even like my dogs here, people leave bins out with food & naapplies yuck!

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

Beautifully located in the heart of the cultural quarter. Near Athena and the Curve. Close to the centre and all the local shops. Quiet at nights, safe, as it is a gathed community. The laddies from reception are all lovely and helpful.

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

They responded quickly and were always very helpful

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

The facilities are great, but you share them with two blocks of flats. That means you never know how busy they can get.

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

It’s very close to the train station. It can be a bit noisy due to nearby bars, the Curve theatre and Athena

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

They responded very fast and resolved the issue as soon as they could

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

Lots of good neighbours, parties managed by the office

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

Good Aspects: Good Neighbourhood, close to Railway Station, close to city centre. Near cultural quarters so a lot of bars, art exhibition and theatre shows are a stone throw away.

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

They are very quick to respond to any questions for concerns we have. They solve any issue we have in our house within 1 or 2 days max.

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

I wish I knew how good the lounge area was before moving in otherwise I would have moved in sooner.

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

Parking is available with a fee and despite being in such a central location, you are still far away from late night noises and traffic making it perfect for people with families or people who work shifts ( as well as everyone else really) The only drawback would be if you lived on the third floor in building 21 as it does not have a lift

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

They immediately look into it and provide a solution. They are truly brilliant

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

Some flats require more heating due to poor insulation or high ceilings but I personally only found it inconvenient in one winter out of the three