The Mercian, B15

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

Living on Broad Street in Birmingham has its ups and downs. The main positive is the huge choice of restaurants, bars and entertainment all within walking distance, plus good public transport links and easy access to the city centre. There are some nice canal walks nearby too. On the downside, it can be noisy at night, especially at weekends, and parking is limited.

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

Building management has generally been quick to respond and helpful when issues are raised. The concierge team is also very friendly and are always around. Moses and Peter are great to have around

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

Using nearby public transport is often easier than having a car, as parking is limited.

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

Various available transport like buses,trams and trains. Also taxi services available. The roads were busy on Christmas and new year.

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

All problems raised have been done quickly but front door has been out of service

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

Get the up floors which are much quieter and spacious.

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

A convenient and lively building in the heart of Birmingham. Plenty of local shops to choose from for food and plenty of public transport available throughout the day.

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

Management can be slow to respond back but otherwise helpful

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

There’s a lot of issues constantly with the hot water and front door not working

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

Good aspects is that it feels safe all round the place but bad is too much noise from people going clubbing.

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

In all instances someone turns up to fix the broken down items

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

With the streets being busy and noisy I would have preferred an upper floor

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

Street life is lively, which can mean occasional noise, limited parking, and some weekend disturbances

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

Building management has been attentive and quick to address any concerns. Peter & Moses are always on hand to help with most things

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

Can be very noisy at nights on weekends with lots of traffic noise too