The Astley, M1

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

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

There are a lot of amazing cafes, bars and local shops around the building. In addition to a local Aldi around a 2 minute walk away.

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

Hag and Molly have been absolutely amazing, responding to queries and being really helpful since I first moved in :)

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

As I had just moved to the city, I didn’t realise how close the public transport was around the building, which was amazing.

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

Amazing location, near loads of bars and restaurants. Next door to a supermarket and Gym, super busy and vibrant area!

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

Any issues or maintenance queries are always addressed and dealt with as best as possible

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

There is an additional water charge for hot water, not had this in any building i have lived in before.

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

Lots of good shops and restaurants nearby. right next to aldi. drawback is a lot of building works nearby

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

very quickly via email and app. also available at front desk and are very friendly

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

sound travels slightly from kitchen wall to bedroom. not awful but worth knowing