BTR Operating Ltd.

BTR Operating Ltd. is a subsidiary of the John Lewis Partnership – you may know our well known businesses, John Lewis department stores and Waitrose supermarkets. We are a new residential management service that launched in November 2023. Our aim is to improve the experience for renters with the same customer focused approach that has built our retail businesses.

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  • No. of developments: 2

  • Development locations: East Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Developments by BTR Operating Ltd.

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Queen Street Quarter, LE1

4.42

(33 reviews)

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Clarendon Quarter, LS3

4.39

(44 reviews)

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Latest Reviews

4.41

77 total reviews

Stats

Overall

4.44

Facilities

4.47

Design

4.36

Location

4.69

Value

4.19

Management

4.05

Viewing 1-5 out of 77
Peaceful, sociable, needing continued investment/upkeep.

CQ resident (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Clarendon Quarter, LS3

Jul 2024

When opened in 2017 the property was developed with around 7 lounges, gym, games room and roof terrace. Overtime, although cleaned, maintenance and further investment into refurbishing or adding/replacing wearing facilities has not happened. Overall though the facilities are useful but tired. Laundry room costs reach nearly £7 for a wash and dry which is obligatory for the court building residence. This increases regularly (twice yearly) set by the management. Removal of building app to manage lounge bookings and vending machine. External building doors often broken so security for residents is not always as good as it should be. Wear and tear of building steps, doors, window cleaning, decor needs reinvestment. Rents continue to increase regularly and are supposed to be reduced for key workers.

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

Close to Leeds city centre- 15 minute walk. Short walk to buses and convenience store. Parking at an additional cost of around £85 per month, some antisocial behaviour on road outside occasionally but little noise and good security team 24/7

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

The management is friendly and well meaning. They clearly are busy and work hard for the building. However perhaps due to fewer management team resources available, building issues above are known about but often left for months or passed off as a low priority and not dealt with or ignored and excused as they don’t feel responsible. For example, the main staircase into the building has been broken and in disarray, often a trip hazard but has been left for many months. Management could benefit perhaps from more landlord investment/ resourcing.

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

Rent started low but increases have been regular. Social events were common but are becoming infrequent and are limited in size or midweek. For example there used to be a large summer BBQ funded by the landlord with drinks included but this hasn’t repeated lately. Feels like investment has stopped and building is slowly ageing. Overall I’m grateful for the property and what the hard working team manages.

3

Facilities

3

Design

4

Location

3

Value

3

Management


Best in Leeds

Millie (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Clarendon Quarter, LS3

Jul 2024

Lovely building, beautiful architechture! Facilities are always very clean and well kept. Love the garden area and the roof terrace. The gym could use more weights equipment and machines (but thats just me being picky). Management staff is always professional and helpful!

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

Close to city center and walking distance from train station. Area has a few shops nearby. Nice and quiet area near hyde park.

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

Always have received a professional and quick response.

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

The walls are quite thin, so can hear neighbours watching TV or even talking.

5

Facilities

5

Design

4

Location

5

Value

5

Management


Great location

Anonymous (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Queen Street Quarter, LE1

Jul 2024

Great facilities , swimming pool, communal lounge etc Nice design of the outside of the building, some apartments more modern than others Needs modernising in terms of the stair way etc and there being no lift is awkward when moving in and out, shopping etc.

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

Nice quiet area in the city centre, not much noise, walking distance from cafes, bars and shops. Good car park also

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

Poorly, rude staff No concern for the residents at all anymore

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

That when they changed management the customer service would go down

5

Facilities

3

Design

5

Location

3

Value

2

Management

Manager response

Hello, Thank you for your review. I'm sorry to hear that you've been disappointed with the service you have received. The resident experience at Queen Street Quarter is very important to us, and I would really appreciate the chance to discuss this with you. Please do reach out by calling our office number, sending an email, or popping down for a chat if you would like to. I'm glad to hear that you've enjoyed our communal areas, and hope that you will appreciate the revamped corridors when the works we are undertaking are complete. Best wishes,

Posted by

Laurie Walker, General Manager

Aug 2024


Perfect place

Georgia B (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Clarendon Quarter, LS3

Jul 2024

Very nice neutral designs throughout. Facilities such as shared areas and gym is very convenient. Games room with pool table and darts! 24/7 security and parcel collection service. Management very friendly and approachable. Nice garden area that is always well kept.

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

Good local shops. Transport links very close, several buses, train station 20 minute walk away. Very quiet and nice views.

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

Always on hand to help and resolve any issues arised.

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

That the hobs switch off after 15 minutes to know for when you are cooking

4

Facilities

4

Design

4

Location

3

Value

4

Management


The staff are very friendly and they make life so easy for the residents

Ahmed A. (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Clarendon Quarter, LS3

Jun 2024

The staff are very friendly and they make life so easy for the residents. I live in a studio apartment an the design is really good. Management organise events often which is a really good way to meet your neighbours. There is security 24/7 and the building itself is gated

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

Very close to a main road with a lot of busses running all day. The building itself is on a relatively quiet street.

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

Anytime I raise a maintenance ticket it’s usually handled very quickly.

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

The staff were very forthcoming with everything so there’s nothing I really wish I had known before I moved

5

Facilities

5

Design

5

Location

5

Value

5

Management


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