The Mailbox, SK3

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

Good transport links, 9 mins into Manchester Piccadilly by train. Property 4 mins a from Stockport station. Good variety of shops nearby in Mersey square, good bars and restaurants near by.

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

Partially. Concerns have been looked into, not satisfied with response however

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

Noise from locals outside the McDonalds on weekends

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

The area has a simple mix of shops, food places and transport options. It’s generally okay to live in, with normal street activity. Nothing major stands out, but overall it’s acceptable.

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

They have generally responded in a reasonable and timely way, addressing issues as expected.

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

I wish I had known more about the car parking availability, as it can be limited at certain times and isn’t always clear from a viewing.

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

Good: The building is modern, spacious and well designed, with a layout that feels open and airy. Bad: It can feel a bit cold due to the large central space, and there isn’t much interaction with neighbours.

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

Any issues I’ve had were eventually resolved, but the waiting times were quite long. I understand they manage many apartments, but faster solutions would make a big difference. The team has always been friendly and polite.”

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

I would have liked to know that the co-working space is only open during office hours and that the area can be a bit noisy at times. The apartment also gets less natural light than I expected, but overall I’m happy living here.

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

Bin collections are always on time and the bin room is very clean with no unpleasant smells. The area is close to the town centre with plenty of shops and takeaway options nearby. Public transport links are convenient, although traffic noise in the area can be quite noticeable.

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

The management team has been very responsive and consistently resolves any issues I raise quickly and efficiently.

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

I wish I had known that the parking fees would increase quite a bit — it went from £70 to £100, which feels quite pricey. It would be great if parking were included or offered at a more reasonable rate for residents.

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

Great location for train station and town centre, good value for money, can be noisy at times, BT building bit of an eyesore, £100 parking is frustrating.

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

Every fault we’ve had with the flat has been resolved within a day or 2.

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

Pigeon problem on balcony, parking price rose within 6 months of joining.