Solasta Riverside, G5

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

Solasta Riverside offers modern living with great access to Glasgow city centre. The area has a growing selection of cafés, restaurants, and riverside walks, with more amenities in nearby Finnieston and Merchant City. Public transport is excellent, with Central Station and subway links nearby. The development itself is secure and well-equipped with a gym, co-working space, and rooftop terrace. However, parking is limited, and occasional noise from traffic or alarms can be an issue. Bin collections are reliable, and the street feels safe. Overall, it’s a vibrant, convenient place to live with some minor urban trade-offs.

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

The building management at Solasta Riverside is generally attentive and professional. They keep communal areas clean and well-maintained, and staff are friendly and approachable. However, response times to reported issues can vary—some residents have experienced delays with repairs or communication. Overall, the management is reliable but could improve responsiveness.

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

I wish I’d known that some apartments are closer to busy roads or commercial buildings, which can mean more noise at certain times. It’s worth asking about the apartment’s orientation before choosing. Also, while facilities are great, parking is limited and not guaranteed—new residents should check availability in advance. Overall, it’s a great place, but these details matter day-to-day.

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Lots of great Arabic supermarkets nearby and close to the subway. Also, lovely restaurants nearby and a bus stop

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

Haven’t had many problems but I’m sure they’d respond efficiently

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

A better mattress would definitely help. But I digress.

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Amazing place and wonderful staff. Always there to help and support. This place is simply amazing and great place to live

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

Efficiency and efficacy and amazing place to live

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

Nothing that rings a bell the place is perfect and i have no complaints

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Being situated in City centre it is surprisingly quiet. I have window open when sleeping at night Gym on-site is phenomenal and and faulty equipment, they will replace Range of community events - Yoga class, Paints, Games night, Running even se for kids Pet allowed building, allowed to decorate flat include nails in wall and paint so long as you sign an agreement Bin collection can overflow at times but that's more a council issue than the flat, has made suitable waste allocation storage for the building size Right next to waterfront very scenic and pretty. Also has greenery. Wild flowers, trees and planted flowers. For city centre this is very nice My biggest con is I wish the communal terraces were cleaned more often. Floors and roofs have moss. The chair furnishings also have moss and webs. They have not been cleaned since I moved in. >3 years. There's also a lack of storage to keep them safe from the rain. So even if you do want to keep them safe from moss/mould. you can't. In general for the high cost p/m I think we lack hiring cleaning staff to keep the upkeep of these outdoor communal areas better.

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

I had an issue what took over a year to fix. USUALLY it's done within 1 month but my email log proves with replies back and forth the difficulties I find I don't really wish to contact for maintenance unless it is for something which requires professional expertise. Small "handy-man" tasks I would rather do myself due to time taken

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

Nothing. I think they advertise and explain everything well and don't hide anything.

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When we decided to move to Glasgow, we were torn between CandleRiggs and Solasta Riverside. In the end, choosing Solasta Riverside turned out to be the best decision for us. Its location is unbeatable—just a 5–10 minute walk from the city centre, St Enoch subway, and the railway station, giving us easy access to all forms of public transport. Sitting just south of the river and right next to the Barclays campus, the area offers a calm and peaceful atmosphere that’s perfect for walking, relaxing, and exercising. Despite being close to everything, traffic noise is minimal. You will hear the trains go by, but for me, it’s actually a comforting sound. We’ve experienced no anti-social behaviour since moving in—thanks in large part to the visible security presence, with 2 to 6 guards regularly patrolling the site. This has really contributed to our sense of safety and peace of mind.

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

Yes - problems with water fixed within the day. Some problems with key access that are ongoing.

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

For us, the view was a really important part of choosing our new home. Initially, we were shown east- and south-facing apartments, which offered plenty of natural light, but the views just didn’t feel quite right for us. One of the best parts of the experience was the ability to reserve the ideal apartment ahead of the move. This gave us the time to secure the exact apartment we wanted—with the desired view—while also giving us the flexibility to move in when we were ready. It took a lot of stress out of the process and made settling in feel smooth and well-paced.