Hawkins & George, BS1

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

Really close to Cabot circus which is great for a quick shopping trip on lunch break. 10 min walk to Train station with good links towards Bath and Cheltenham. Can be slightly noisy at night with Left handed giant but only with windows open

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

Yes any issues are sorted within a week. Handyman only comes on Thursdays so usually sorted that day of the week

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

Lack of kitchen storage can be an issue, at first glance looks a lot but one cupboard is the dishwasher and other is under the sink with not much room. The fridge/freezer is also disguised as a cupboard making it look like there is more storage than there is

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

Living on here has its perks. The range and quality of local shops, restaurants, and bars are impressive, with a good mix of high-end and affordable options (for being in the city centre). There's a nice coffee shop nearby that I frequent almost daily. The open spaces, like the nearby Castle Park, are well-maintained and perfect for a leisurely stroll or a weekend picnic. Bin collections are reliable, and I haven't experienced any issues with anti-social behaviour. Traffic noise is minimal, making it a peaceful place to live overall.

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

Building management has been prompt and efficient in addressing any problems I've raised, always helpful.

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

I wish I'd known about the occasional late-night noise from the nearby restaurant, which isn't noticeable during viewings. Apart from that, pretty peaceful

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

Extremely convenient location (< 10 minutes to bars, restaurants, pubs, shops, parks...) you can't be in a more prime spot! Temple Meads is about a 10 minute walk away and nearby bus stops which have great links into Bath, and further out neighbourhoods of Bristol. Anything you need in the centre, you can 100% walk there - not a problem! The area is on the whole a very tame. quiet place to live as during the week it is predominately workers who are pacing (as you are situated very near the financial/TV/banking offices). However, occasionally on the weekends you get hen & stag do's passing through to get to the centre from the local hotels and train station. These can be quite disruptive! Bin collections are always done well & on time, zero traffic noise as it's a pedestrianised area, and parking availability is discussed with the development as it is underground! All in all love living here!

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

Always quickly, kindly and informatively! Never had a problem at raising any issues regarding my property. There has been a bit of miscommunication and radio-silence from the wider Grainger team when moving out though.

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

A lot of people keep themselves to themselves - wish there was more opportunity, lead by the property management, to create a Whatsapp group where people can chit-chat and form friendships! Sometimes in-person parties can be quite intimidating to some OR people don't go.

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

Good- great access to the city centre and tesco shopping Bad- noise from nearby bar can be disturbing depending on where you live

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

yes, they fix every issues from home repairs to general areas

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

the location of my apartment in the residence. my apartment is opposite an office

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

Customer service team always provide warm and necessary notification. But the Elevator!! always broken, I was stuck in it several times, it is dangerous

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

Sometimes they may misunderstood, but after explanation, they are happy to solve it.

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

How often events are held. What is the ratio of working professionals to students among the residents in this apartment