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The Keel, a build-to-rent development managed by Allsop, sits in Queen’s Dock, Liverpool. Comprising of 240 apartments overlooking the River Mersey, residents benefit from onsite concierge and a private residents’ gym. As well as this, the development is pet friendly and has access to a wide variety of transport links.
The Keel, L3 Reviews
Write a Review Upload PhotosGreat location, community and place to live!
Nice community of people and management arrange social activities every once in a while. We attended a summer, all expenses-paid, BBQ and a mindful crafting evening, again, with complimentary drinks and snacks. These led to truly wonderful afternoons and evenings mingling with other residents. Looking forward to and hoping for more!
Also, a couple of days before we moved in, we were told that unfortunately there had been quite an unforeseen leak in the apartment. However, they and the maintenance team worked effortlessly right up until we moved in to ensure the apartment was in fit condition for us, to which we are truly grateful.
My partner and I have already started the proceedings of renewing our lease and would highly recommend anyway looking for comfortable rented accommodation to at least go for a viewing!
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Very desirable location. Close to the city centre, within reach of anything you could need. Lovely to be on the waterfront and a very nice private, secure location, away from the bustling nightlife, but close enough to easily join in.
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Say hi to the staff every once in a while. They are friendly and looking for resident feedback and input.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
They are quick to respond and deal with the issue.
Fab place to live
Front desk are always lovely – very helpful and remember little personal details which makes you feel valued. Loads of events open to all that The Keel puts on. Flat itself is great size, huge windows and high ceilings. Furniture is of very good quality and modern but homely. King size beds in both bedrooms but still plenty of room. No request seems too much trouble from management.
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Excellent location. Wide variety of restaurants, bars, shops within walking distance or no more than 5-10mins drive. The road itself The Keel is on us quiet and lovely to walk along the river.
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Parking in the area can be difficult as is all double yellow and permit holders.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Not had many issues, but the small issues we have had have been dealt with promptly and efficiently.
5 stars to the Keel and staff
The design is nice and modern but also has a homely feel – it is a perfect balance. Flat is very spacious – open plan kitchen / living room also makes it feel bigger. The gym is great with a good range of equipment. I like how occasions like Christmas, valentines and good weather are made into an occasion at the keel.
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The keel is such a great place to live. This is the first place we have lived in liverpool but really offers us both worlds of being close to town but also quiet / plenty of private land. It has a very safe feel. The staff are very approachable and are quick to solve any issues at all. They are always friendly and provide a good atmosphere at the keel – special shout out to Reece and Neil!
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I wish I knew there was a coffee machine as may not have bought one. Virgin media is provider for TV.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
They have managed to come up with solutions – new windows are great.
Close to the city centre
Our furniture is perfect for the apartment and the design of the flat is spacious. All staff on the desk are always here to help and to ask questions. Nothing is ever too much! Reece is always helpful and willing. Social events are always fun and good way to meet people
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We love living close in the city centre and love our view from the window. It’s handy for walking our dog and going out for meals.
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how friendly and helpful or neighbours are and how good the community is
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Always sorted within the day never too much trouble
Fantastic
Development is modern, clean and friendly. Staff are excellent and cant do enough for you
Community is friendly and havent had a bad interaction yet
Building seems to be managed well and effectively
The dog park is really nice aswell as the modern gym
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Its right on the front so the views are amazing, local transport links, hardly any traffic noise, just the odd passing ship
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When moving in to make sure you get a fob to access the gates when moving your stuff this saves ringing reception constantly to let you in
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We haven’t had many problems but when we have they have been sorted promptly with no issue
Home from home
Perfect location and well designed. A lot of history in the design of the building . Sound proof rooms which is fantastic staff are great . Perfect place to live, lovely residents lounge, free coffee and tea always goes down well with visitors, all residents are very friendly creating a good community spirit.
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From the first moment I came to view an apartment at The Keel, I was struck by the warm welcome I received and by the friendliness of the staff in particular Reece who’s job it was to show me round, even my little dog was made to feel welcome.
The apartments are warm, spacious and very well designed and their location on the waterfront couldn’t be bettered with buses, trains and shops within easy access and with a myriad of bars, cafes and restaurants a short walk away.
I have lived here for a few months now and I honestly can’t fault anything about The Keel, it really is a “Home from home ” and that is all down to the staff, from Marg and the other lovely cleaners who keep the building pristine clean, the maintenance team who are always on hand to carry out repairs and Annie and the rest of the management team who’s professionalism have helped create such a warm and welcoming environment and of course Reece who welcomes everyone with a cheery smile and for whom nothing is too much trouble.
They have all made The Keel a great place to live and I couldn’t recommend it highly enough.
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I wish parking was available for visitors but I appreciate the pay on display outside
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Promptly and professionally if I’ve had any issues
Overall great place to live
Lovely staff who work hard to keep residents happy. Building is lovely and apartments are quite well soundproofed, communal areas are kept clean and tidy. Nice community of people, nice green space outside. Good size car parks and a decent gym with good quality equipment
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Really central location, beautiful views across the Mersey. Parking space was available for extra fee
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About plans for upcoming projects or works to be done on the building
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
After some back and forth repairs were carried out on a faulty window, once agreed a date for the replacement it was done quickly and with minimal disruption and to a good standard
Boss gaff this
Easily the nicest place I’ve lived, lovely apartments and the gym facilities are excellent. The hallways are cleaned daily and the reception is always clean. All made even better by the selection of lovely and wonderful staff, shout out Reece and Alex!
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Lovely and scenic location, lots of parking and town is only a short walk away. No traffic noise as it’s located on the docks
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There’s always coffee cups at reception, don’t go without 🤣
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Any issues raised are fixed on the day with clear communication
Friendly and homey
It’s tall, and windows are absolutely massive which allows a lot of light in. I get quite depressed if the apartment is dark and even through the winter I have had light most days. I rarely hear people and it’s only during events like Halloween where it gets loud so apartments are well insulated.
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People are incredibly nice, never had any issues with the interactions I have had. I barely hear any traffic noise, just the rare ship horn sounds (once a week at max)
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I wish I knew that the furniture update changed the size of the bed so I didn’t have to buy a second bedding.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Quick and helpful. The keel app is perfect to log and follow issues.
Consider Moving to The Keel
The facilities and development are amazing. All of the rooms are large and spacious, with high ceilings, the onsite gym is modern, the reception area makes a welcome impression, and the coworking rooms are a nice added touch! It has a unique characteristic to it which has embodied parts of the old HMRC building, whilst adding a modern twist.
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What I really enjoy about living in this area are the amazing views you get of the water and Liverpools Skyline. There are plenty of shops in walking distance, and it’s a city central location, which doesn’t feel like a city centre location (less noise).
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We had all of our questions answered by Reece when we did our original viewing, which made it easy to say yes, as we felt well informed.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
We’ve had minimal issues, but the small issues we’ve had are always resolved within a day or two. Reece was a massive help when we first moved in supplying us with dolly carts to move boxes, and organising furniture to be taken out and added in.
Wouldn’t change a thing!
The design of our apartment is spot on, the flexibility you are given when moving in is great!! We were able to choose fully furnished and have been given the chance to change things out when/if we need to with things we buy for ourselves. Again, it’s perfect!
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The location is so convenient and close to everything you could possibly need, it’s perfect!! Not a bad work to say
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The only thing I wish we knew ahead of time was that when we book a viewing online that is not our actual viewing, but that was dealt with in a great way when we arrived
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
We wouldn’t know as we haven’t had any issues arise as of yet
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