uhaus, M1

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

Living at UHaus in Circle Square is essentially about convenience. You're positioned right in the heart of the action, so you’ve got a massive range of independent cafes, bars, and restaurants immediately outside. You rarely need to travel far for a decent meal or coffee, and if you do fancy the Northern Quarter or Deansgate, they’re easy to reach. Transport-wise, it’s spot on. Being on Oxford Road gives you immediate access to frequent buses and the train station, which makes commuting or getting out of the city effortless. If you own a car, though, be prepared—parking is limited, expensive, and a general headache, which is pretty standard for this part of Manchester. The building itself is a step up from your typical rental. The concierge, gym, and co-working areas are great, and because the management team handles the maintenance, the place stays clean and well-kept. It’s far better than fighting with council schedules for bins or dealing with shoddy upkeep. You do have to trade off some peace and quiet. It’s a high-density area, so there’s a constant city hum, but the building is well-insulated, so it rarely feels intrusive. If you’re looking for suburban silence, this isn't it, but if you want to be plugged into the city with all the day-to-day admin taken off your hands, it’s a hard spot to beat.

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

Yes any issues raised they have always fixed it for me!

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

Noise complaints from higher floors but turned out to be students, management sorted this

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

Excellent place to live with lots of bars, restaurants and shops around, on oxford road so lots of places

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

No issues other than slow to respond when I asked about parking

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

There is a student club off Oxford Road which can be loud when people entering and leaving!

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

I don’t like living around so many students as they vomit everywhere. 24 hour spar is good. There is only very expensive parking nearby, no parking for the building.

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

The concierge staff and Nelly have always been brilliant - best I have experienced and so happy to help, along with the repairs guy. There is a male senior manager I emailed who wasn’t helpful. Too focused on wanting to meet me rather than just get things sorted.

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

That uhaus would get rid of all the positive things and reasons why I moved in in the first place. I want ultra convenience and this building no longer represents that.

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

The area is very convenient with a good range of supermarkets, cafes, and restaurants nearby. Public transport links are reliable, with easy access to buses and nearby stations. There are also parks and open spaces within walking distance. The street itself is generally quiet and safe, although parking can sometimes be limited during peak hours. Overall, it’s a comfortable and well-connected place to live.

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

The building management has generally been responsive and helpful. Issues are acknowledged quickly and resolved within a reasonable timeframe, although occasional follow-ups are sometimes needed for quicker action.

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

I wish I had known that parking can be limited at certain times and that occasional delays in maintenance responses can happen. However, overall the experience has been smooth and manageable.

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

i live in a very good area. the apartments are comfortably sized and very appropriate room sizes. lovely overall

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

There are usually details with issues raised but if u go talk to reception it’s fine

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

that now the bills are going to be excluded from the actual monthly rent