The Junction, LS12

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

Very close to the city centre, and the train station for public transport. Wellington Place is right on the doorstep, with plenty of coffee shops, local events, and relaxed places to hang out either by yourself or with mates.

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

24/7 Concierge always available on hand and ready to help, with some wonderfully helpful and friendly staff - as I mentioned in the main review, Polly has really made effort everytime I’ve seen her to say hello and have a chat.

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

I was not initially made aware before moving on that the building had a Gym, which of course is a wonderful thing to stumble upon, but would be great to highlight this to new residents.

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

Some small shops nearby and a few nice cafes/restaurants in Wellington Place. Parking is limited, long waiting list and no street parking nearby really. No anti-social behaviour as there aren’t really any other buildings nearby. Motorway outside is loud but the windows are super thick and block all noise

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

Yes, we haven’t had any maintenance issues yet but any query we have is answered easily by the 24/7 reception team - special shout out to Polly who has been extra helpful to us since moving in, goes above and beyond for requests/help and is greatly appreciated

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

Very minor but the shower head is on a very short tube, it’s secured to the wall so cannot be pulled far from the wall at all, makes it a lot harder to clean the bath/shower

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

The local area has a great range of amenities, including supermarkets, independent shops, restaurants and cafés, all within easy reach. Public transport links are reliable and make commuting straightforward, with good access to buses and nearby stations. There are also pleasant green spaces and parks to enjoy. The neighbourhood feels friendly and well-established, and bin collections are regular. Parking can occasionally be busy during peak times, but overall it is a convenient and enjoyable place to live.

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

Very speedy and always made sure a job was complete.

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

I wish I had know about the gym that was coming I would have saved money on my external membership

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

The local is really good, have local shops around. The bus routes is that good, loads of bus changed their routes to not coming here. There is a little bit annoying of the bin collection as no notice to us about when the bin room will be locked and when to open.

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

They are really nice, really fast responses and really fast to solve problems, especially thanks Scott for all the helping.

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

If I can get more information about the bus availability it will be better as it’s still a little bit far from city centre.

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

I am staying at Canal Quarters, The Junction. It is an excellent choice in terms of comfort and convenience. It is close to convenience stores - Sainsbury Local , Tesco Express within 5 minutes, and other major retail stores close by. The city center is also within walking distance providing access to shopping, dining and entertainment, while giving a calm residential feel. The apartment offers a beautiful view of the canal and lush greenery creating a peaceful and refreshing atmosphere . Despite its central location, there is virtually no traffic noise. Overall its an ideal place those seeking urban convenience and tranquil living

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

Excellent response when service requests were raised, service engineer turned up on time and gave advise on how to manage thermostat and regulate temperature

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

The key insight is that team did a wonderful job in getting the whole lease agreement in less than 5 days. I had a viewing on a Monday afternoon and I moved in the next Monday. Speed is offered when asked for :-)