The Residences Manchester, M15

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

The restaurant and shop facilities are conveniently located within walking distance of the city centre. Plenty of parking inside and outside of the building and tram and train station around the corner.

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

Building management have responded well whenever I’ve raised any issues. Beth, Helena and Josh are always approachable and have always been great with dealing with things in a timely and straightforward way. Communication is clear and you’re kept updated where needed. Mat from maintenance has also been reliable, sorting things efficiently and without any fuss. Overall, any problems I’ve mentioned have been handled properly and promptly.

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

One thing you don’t always see on a viewing is how smoothly the building runs day to day. Management are approachable and issues are handled properly when raised, which makes living here straightforward and hassle free. Overall, it feels organised and well managed once you’re actually living here.

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

When we moved in during July 2025 the restaurants and shops were good and varied but since a lot have closed and not been replaced, a lot of very loud cars driving around all night have led to poor sleep and the loading bays have been hard to access for unloading into the flat due to people parking in them all night

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

Concierge has been good, maintenance has been good but everything else has been a little poor

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

The noise in the area, the full extent of the development and timescale,

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

Everything has closed around the square since we moved in so it’s not great. Traffic noise is awful and nothing is done about the fast drivers around the streets.

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

Everything has been fixed really fast and without and issue

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

I wish I’d known how little value for money it is to live here. Very expensive for a whole lot of nothing.

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

Great amenities, great location, beautiful accommodation and very friendly reception staff highlighting Beth who is always there whenever I need anything

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

Very quickly I had a water issue and was resolved first thing in the morning

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

The 1 bed flats are smaller than you’d think wish it was better photoed

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

The local shops are adequate and the restaurants are lovely. Public transport and motorways are very close. However parking is a bit of a nightmare

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

Management on a whole have responded quickly to any concerns. However can be a little heavy handed with certain issues.

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

This place is great especially if you’re new to Manchester or love fitness. A great mix of people with lovely staff