The Mercian, B15

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

Living in the area has many positives – there’s a good range of local shops, cafés and restaurants, and plenty of green open spaces to enjoy. Transport links are generally reliable with buses and trains nearby, though traffic can build up at peak times. My street is mostly quiet and friendly, parking is manageable, and bins are collected regularly. Occasionally there’s a bit of traffic noise, but overall it’s a pleasant and convenient place to live.

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

The building management has always been responsive, addressing any problems quickly and keeping residents well informed.

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

“I wish I had known how quickly parking spaces fill up during peak hours, as it would have helped me plan better. On the positive side, I also hadn’t realised how active and welcoming the community is, which has been a lovely surprise

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

Excellent area to live in the centre of Birmingham and close to a lot of stuff. There’s grocery shops just across the road and plenty of choices of takeout food and restaurants in the area.

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

The management team is very professional and quick to respond.

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

Nothing bad to say in particular. Everything is good here

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

There’s lots of shops in the area. It’s a really good area of the city to live with everything very close to you like new street station and bullring and Selfridges

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

The team is always very helpful in Moda and sort everything very quickly and professionally

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

The bins are full all the time and this causes flies sometimes. Only bad thing

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

Transport links are very good, with regular buses, trams and easy access to New Street station, though traffic can sometimes be heavy at peak times. Bin collections are generally fine, although on occasion they may be missed. The street itself can be noisy, especially at weekends due to nightlife, but it’s usually much calmer during the week.

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

The management is very good in the building and always helpful.

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

Just the noisy streets on the weekends and sometimes some crazy people outside.

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

Streets are very noisy at end of week if you are facing Broad Street - advise - keep the windows shut.

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

At least most times all have been done I have looked after my room well. Didn't really need a lot of repair

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

If possible always have a viewing to understand everything but the renting team is helpful