The Goodsyard, B18

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

Wide range of local shops, local cafes, restaurants. Quiet and nice area! Private and driveway parking available. Tram and train stops just right next to the building!

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

They are trying to sort out problems quickly and fix it asap!

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

I wish the train station side of the building was open from the beginning, but other than that everything is great!

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

Shop and restaurants: those advertised as within Goodsyard is not available yet because it's still under development but nice restaurants and independent shops nearby Bars: some noise at night by nearby bars as reported by some occupants Bin collection: no recycling bins despite repeated requests, prepared to go your own extra mile if want to be environmentally friendly, otherwise everything goes to the rubbish.

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

Malfunctioned smoke detector Leakage in washer / dryer Change of light bulb

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

How long it actually takes for the amenity spaces (gym, fob system, working space) to be ready The noise at night caused by nearby bars The frequency of repair needed in common spaces / at the apartment The non responsive customer service The end of tenancy cleaning charge deducted from the deposit

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

The location is great, walking distance to local shops restaurants cafes and bars. As close as 3minute walk. Near to a big tesco extra 10min walk. On the back of the jewellery quarter train station and a 20min walk into central town. Free parking available outside the accommodation.

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

Management have responded quickly and given alternative solutions to our issues. Repair time could be faster especially with the property being new and not many tenants in.

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

There is plenty of free parking on the road outside

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

The Jewellery Quarter has lots of independent restaurants, bars and cafes. It’s great for young people to be able to go out and not be too far away from home. The tram network is basically next door to which also offers local train services and it’s easily walkable into town along the canals. Parking availability isn’t so good, and there have been issues with car theft. I don’t really notice bin collections, anti-social behaviour or traffic noise myself which is great!

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

They have always been really quick to respond and offer us options if things are not going to be resolved quickly.

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

I wish I’d known how easy it is to commute everywhere!

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

Shops nearby, parking inside the Goodsyard is excellent, bus stop trains and trams a few mins walk from the Goodsyard, living on the street is nice and quiet.

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

They dealt with it, understand that it’s a new building it’s inevitable for issues to arise but I love that there is a team on site to deal with your issues at hand and fix it!

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

Honestly I wish I had spend more time downstairs in the lounges, but I just had a baby so it was a little difficult! So make the most of them!