The Mercian, B15

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

The apartment is in a great location, with two supermarkets downstairs offering great convenience, and it's very close to the tram station.

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

The building management has generally responded to issues in a timely manner when contacted, but the effectiveness and consistency of follow-up actions could be improved.

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

Compared to other apartments in Birmingham, what are its advantages, and why is its price higher than others?

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

Good range of shops and restaurants and some convenient shops just outside the building. Good transport links to the city also just outside the front door.

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

They are always responsive and try their best with residents

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

The apartments are really nice and the building feels like home

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

Broad Street is packed with places to eat and drink, and there’s always something new to try. Transport is frequent with buses and trams

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

They have been very helpful and Moses and Peter take good care of the building and do a great job

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

Very nice views of Birmingham city centre which is nice

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

Broad Street has loads of bars, clubs and places to eat, so there’s always something going on. You can walk to the canals, Brindleyplace and the Mailbox for nicer spots too.

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

Management has been helpful and quick to respond. Moses and Peter are always friendly, polite and sort things out fast, which makes living here much easier.

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

I didn’t realise how loud Broad Street can get late at night, especially on weekends. It’s a fun area, but if you’re a light sleeper, bring earplugs

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

Transport is handy with trams, buses and New Street not far, but traffic can get busy at night. It’s lively, so weekends can be noisy and parking isn’t the best. Bins are collected often enough.

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

Helpful and professional responding quite fast usually

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

Parking is limited throughout the building here and can be quite a wait to get a spot.