The Residences Manchester, M15

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

The local area is very convenient, with a good range of shops, cafés, restaurants and gyms within walking distance. Transport links are excellent, making it easy to get around the city and commute when needed. Open spaces are nearby for walks and fresh air. The street itself is generally quiet for a city location, with occasional traffic noise at busier times. Bin collections are reliable and parking can be limited, but manageable if planned around. Overall, it is a practical and well connected place to live.

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

Building management has responded in a timely and organised way when issues have been raised. Communication is clear, and problems are acknowledged and resolved without excessive follow up.

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

It is worth planning ahead for parking and peak time noise, as this is a busy city area. Other than that, the convenience and location easily outweigh any small adjustments needed when first moving in.

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

Living in The Residences couldn’t be more convenient! There’s a general store downstairs, a tram stop 6 mins walk away, lots of restaurants in walking distance and not to mention the gorgeous facilities in The Residences! Honestly couldn’t ask for a better or more convenient location.

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

Issues are resolved extremely quickly - usually in the same day.

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

Honestly nothing! We moved from South Africa, having never been to Manchester and we felt that we had all the information needed!

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

I chose to live in this area as it is close to the city and had a nice community feel. People living in this area are friendly and there is often events. I have a small dog and the small dog park is very handy and a great pace to socialise. I will be joining the community running group and very excited to meet new friends here

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

They have been great! Everything was explained in great detail

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

I wish I would of got more information on how to move in and out with large Items

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

Perfect for city centre living with excellent facilities, very close to all nearby transport In terms of transport links. There are a small number of restaurants, a coffee shop, a flower shop and a general store within the square and many more restaurants and bars a short walk away in the surrounding area. It has everything on the doorstep; trains to Manchester Airport and beyond, buses and trams right outside.

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

Property management team will regularly resolve any issues raised . In particular, Rasheed who recently responded to and sorted a last minute issue with our parking. He was very efficient and prompt in replying to emails - and in resolving our issue; excellent customer service.

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

Probably the only negative would be plans for prospective building work going on nearby

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

Amazing facilities and amenities through the facility. Lots of food options and the store is extremely handy

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

I have had afew issues but the team are so helpful and attended quickly

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

I wish I knew that the lifts broke often but it’s not end of world