The Astley, M1

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

Lovely location. Close to all modes of transport, restaurants, areas to chill. Absolutely love living here.

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

Hag was very prompt and helpful when we had issues with our freezer, washing machine and boiler. Always a friendly face who is the most willing to help.

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

How noisy living near great ancoats street can be but you get use to it quickly. Mainly just any sirens but always reassuring to know emergencies are getting dealt with I guess.

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

Good: The location is great - close to stores, a gym, lots of restaurants and pubs. Bad: It's very minor but since it's on the main road, you do hear emergency vehicles more often.

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

Haginson and Molly have responded promptly and have done their best to help with any issues we have raised.

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

We did not realize how ideal the location was for us - a lot of restaurant options, close to the city centre meant that we find ourselves walking to most places.

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

Good: very upscale area Bad: a bit inconvenient if travelling to University of Manchester because I have to walk to piccadilly garden to get a bus.

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

I have had a few problems with my flat (from previous tenants) such as worn carpets and the management (Mr Haginson in particular) was very helpful, and replaced it instantly. Always very helpful and friendly!

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

Everything was disclosed to me when I moved in, it was a very smooth process

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

Plenty of bars in either direction from Stevenson square and Ancoats square. Aldi right next door too.

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

Always gets everything sorted as soon as they can.

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

Not much secure personal parking options nearby

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

Amazing location and amazing staff. Everyone is very nice and the flat itself is spacious with good storage options

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

fast and super helpful. Never a poblem and always kind to speak to

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

parking situations - not a lot of cheap options available