The Slate Yard, M3

The building itself is well designed and the apartments are nice and spacious, if you are lucky enough to get one with a balcony overlooking the river you can watch the boats and rowers which can be therapeutic on a Sunday morning.

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Close to Manchester city centre and Salford central so easy to get around the region

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If you can try and get an apartment with a full balcony, it makes all the difference

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

Most problems raised have been fixed quickly, there’s been a long standing issue with the garage door which they seem unwilling to resolve

My only minor observations are that the overhead lighting is dim; and I felt that the bathroom is over-large, as is the entrance hall where a storage cupboard would be appreciated. The rooms themselves are a good size.

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Ideal location, convenient for local shopping, restaurants and coffee.
Very good access to transport, green spaces and towpath walks.

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I had all the information I needed.

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

I had a couple problems which were immediately and courteously remedied.

The on site gym is full of the latest equipment and is never too busy and together with the residents lounge and the most friendly on site staff I understand why the Slate Yard is known as one of the best developments in the city

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Perfect for Spinning Fields restaurants and bars , gyms and easy access out of town

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None of any note

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

Always and quickly, whenever a repair needs doing and during lock down the management listened to the tenants concerns and acted positively

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I needed a pet friendly apartment with available/nearby parking and after looking at what Manchester had to offer settled on her as the location and facilities on site ticked all the boxes.
Local amenities in the area are great with lots of places within walking distance for bigger or top up shops. Nearby pedestrian areas a small parks are also great for walking the dogs with larger parks on the doorstep when needed.
Spinningfields has lots of bars and restaurants, again all within walking distance and I’m looking forward to giving them try.
I knew location would be good, but have been even more surprised living here just how accessible everywhere is, from road / motorway access to walking into the center of the city.
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There is still a lot of development going on here but that’s to be expected with the level of investment in the area

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The illuminated Premier Inn sign was brighter than i expected it to be!

What is the best feature of your home:

The finish throughout the apartment is great, from the bathroom / en suite to living area…. great contrast of materials. The sound proofing is amazing which is needed in the center of the city and the ventilation system keeps air circulating

Facilities are good and the help provided by managers is always excellent. Overall a really fun place to live, with lots of friendly faces.

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I enjoy being close to the city centre and with restaurant and shops just a few minutes walk from my building.

The worst thing about the area is the insane parking prices which make it hard for visitors and anyone that owns a car.

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How cold certain rooms can get during winter, especially ones with larger windows.

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Seperate large and en suite bathrooms are great for people sharing the apartment. The optional furniture is also very useful.

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Very good location, close to Manchester City Centre with a good access to public transport. Amazing and very helpful Building management and support team.

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Very nice community, great location, and amazing and very helpful Buildingb management and support team.

What is the best feature of your home:

Very nice community, great location, and amazing and very helpful Buildingb management and support team.

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Lots of bars and restaurants around the area. Local tram stops near by as well as being close to the train station.

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How close it is to everything you need!

What is the best feature of your home:

The fact that furniture is included and it’s nice furniture!

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Location wise, the Slate Yard has every option you could possibly need in walking distance and transport links to the World on your doorstep. There’s a local independent store, Co-op and Tesco, all manner of bars and restaurants, Manchester City centre shopping is a 5 minute walk from here. Theatres and gig venues are just around the corner, from the MEN to the Opera House.

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I wasn’t aware of how much building work was about to happen in the immediate vicinity, but to be fair, there is building work all over the city, it’s just become a part of city life, if I need total peace and quiet 24/7, I would have moved to the Clitheroe or the Peak District.

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

We have had very few problems, we had a slight issue with a Washing machine and it was replaced in the same day. 100% for service.

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The building is located close enough to the city centre to access all of the area’s offerings by foot but removed from the noise and commotion. The area is serviced by two tram stops that are each a 10 minute walk and has ample grocery stores nearby.

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I wish I had known more about the area. We moved to the Slate Yard from abroad and were not able to visit in person and had never been to Manchester. Before moving in, we spent a lot of time on Google searching Spinningfields and the city centre but it would have been helpful to know more about the community and surrounding area.

What is the best feature of your home:

The best feature of the apartment were the large floor to ceiling windows that supplied brilliant natural light. Our flat faced south and received light all day.

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This area really works for me as I work in the centre of the city so I can walk everywhere I need to get to with only the occasional cause to use public transport of cabs, but when I do, the links to trains/trams/buses are a stones throw away. I’m also surrounded by some fantastic bars/restaurants and am mines away from all the city centre shopping in Manchester. Location couldn’t be better really. Plus being on the river gives living in the city a slightly more calm an peaceful feeling. The only downside to the location is the constant construction work, but I don’t think you could find a spot in Manchester where you wouldn’t be right next to something being built right now.

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That there would be constant construction work 8-9 hours a day 7 days a week… As I work from home in the day it has a real impact on me, perhaps not so much for people who work away for the apartment in the day. Lack of affordable parking is a real issue. If there was a better long term deal worked out with NCP it would be a huge bonus to living here.. A 50% discount or something along those lines. would be a good incentive to new residents.

If there is one thing you would change about your flat or property what would it be:

Realistically the only thing I would personally change would be the price point. Given the current situation and the current market, I thin kit would fairly reflect what is happening in Manchester.