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Average location score

Excellent

78%

Very Good

17%

Average

4%

Disappointing

0%

Very poor

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Award Winner 2024

The McEwan, EH3

By Moda Living

4.92

(162 reviews)

£1,575-£3,600 pcm

1, 2, 3 beds

1st

Ranked 1st out of 17 in Edinburgh

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Kingsford Residence, EH7

By Kingsford Group

4.52

(84 reviews)

£1,350-£2,400 pcm

1, 2 beds

2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 17 in Edinburgh

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The Strand @ Portobello, EH15

By Barratt Homes

4.43

(15 reviews)

3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 17 in Edinburgh

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Lochrin Quay, EH3

By JLL

4.39

(24 reviews)

4th

Ranked 4th out of 17 in Edinburgh

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Salamander Street, EH6

By Hillcrest

4.27

(6 reviews)

5th

Ranked 5th out of 17 in Edinburgh

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Makes perfect sense

James B (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The McEwan, EH3

Nov 2024

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

I find living here so easy to walk to work and then when im off can visit so many palces by either train or short drive.

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

I havent had any problems so far so cannot say yes or no to this one

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

The location of Fountainbridge is pretty much city centre now

5

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5

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5

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5

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5

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Excellent accomodation

Clare (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The McEwan, EH3

Nov 2024

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

I love the canal that is so close to the flat where can go for a walk/run or just soak up some people watching

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

Everyone is so friendly and efficient if i ever need help

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

Just that there is nice walks nearby and loads of places to grab a coffee

5

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5

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5

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5

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5

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Happy happy happy

Tyron (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The McEwan, EH3

Nov 2024

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

the good points to here is that its so close to the city - bad is there is a lot of building going on

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

I havent had any issues so far to be honest - all good

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

Wish i knew about the huge bike store - is great and secure

5

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5

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5

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5

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5

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Fantastic!

Dills W (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The McEwan, EH3

Nov 2024

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

After coming from London this area is so nice -still got the old/new town at fingertips but great area

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

I am sure if i need anything i will be swiftly dealt with

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

Nothing really all information was to hand prior to moving

5

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5

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5

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5

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5

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Cool place

Lucy (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The McEwan, EH3

Nov 2024

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

I live in one of the buildings at the back and don't hear much noise - can be some I think students coming back occasionally

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

yes as i said above if i need anything is an onsite team to help

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

when i did a viewing they were really thorough and i felt i had everything

5

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5

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5

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5

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5

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