Hairpin House, B12

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

The perfect location. The city centre is a 15 minute walk, during which you'll pass the coach station and New Street train station. A plethora of bars and clubs are only 5 minutes away but for all the fun and convenience that the location offers, it also proves the most important factor; a safe environment.

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

Yes. I had an issue with my washing machine which was fixed within 2 days.

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

I wish I had known that there is the rooftop terrace.

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

Fantastic location, digbeth and the custard factory just over the road, great places to go! I highly recommend Sobremesa!

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

We had a dodgy washing machine when we first moved in, maintenance changed it for us within the day - very helpful!

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

That it was so nice! Now I don’t want to leave, got me stuck here!

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

After living at Hairpin House for a year in a one bedroom apartment we decided to renew our tenancy for a two bedroom apartment for another 18 months! It’s so close to the city centre, Digbeth is right round the corner with lots of bars, pubs and eateries! Great location with lots of things to do, local pubs host quiz nights, laser quest at NQ64, bowling lanes and mini golf too!

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

Any maintenance issues have been responded to in a timely manner, follow ups to ensure that everything was carried out perfectly too!

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

How many offers they have for residents to utilise!

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

Living in the local area has been a positive experience so far. There are a bunch of cool bars and eateries very near by and it's only 15 minutes to walk in to the city. I can walk to the train stations in 15 minutes and the airport doesn't take long to get to either.

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

Any issues or questions I have, have been responded to quickly. Very helpful.

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

I have recently moved into a ground floor apartment. I have cats and they are a little scared by the people walking by - but seem to be getting used to it.

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

The area is well placed, being a 20 minute walk from New Street station and a 5 minute walk from Digbeth. Convenience store just one street away, and surrounded by several pubs within a few minutes walk. Being so close to Digbeth & the city centre also gives access to a range of bars and restaurants. Transport links are excellent - the number 50 bus stops right outside the building, Digbeth coach station is a 5 minute walk, and the city centre is in walking distance. Parking is limited in the area but there is a waiting list for parking spaces within the building itself. Our flat is located on the West side of the building and is generally very quiet as we do not face a road directly.

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

There is an app for logging maintenance requests, and managers will regularly check if these requests have been fulfilled.

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

That most residents are very chatty and approachable - if someone is sitting in a communal space, try just chatting to them and you'll be surprised at how sociable people tend to be!