A guide to living in Birmingham

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

Can't beat the location, casinos, nightlife, brindley place for restuarants, cinemas, supermarkets, everything is within 2 min walk.

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

Rob replies on the app very quickly and gets things sorted usually the next day or brings it up with the company of the faulty equipment to get it sorted for me as soon as possible.

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

The parking is very limited and must be on a very long waitlist.

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Lots of shops and restaurants nearby. Transport very good and affordable for uni! Five ways is very close and takes us straight there. The street can be loud on weekends and lots of traffic until very late.

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

The hot water and the back door being down for several months was annoying but other than that it’s fine

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

broad street can be noisy and very busy on Friday and weekends

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Living in my local area has both positives and negatives. On the plus side, there’s a decent range of local shops, cafes, and restaurants, with a mix of independent and chain options. Several green spaces nearby make it easy to enjoy nature or go for a walk, especially on weekends. Public transport is fairly reliable, with regular buses and train services that connect well to the city centre. However, services can be delayed during peak times or in bad weather. On the downside, parking on my street is quite limited, especially in the evenings, and bin collections can be inconsistent. There’s occasional traffic noise and some issues with anti-social behaviour on weekends, particularly from nearby bars. Still, it’s generally a safe and convenient area to live in.

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

Building management has been generally responsive to urgent issues, but slower to act on minor or non-urgent concerns. Communication is polite, though follow-ups are sometimes needed to ensure resolution.

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

I wish I had known how limited the on-street parking can be, especially in the evenings—it often fills up quickly. Also, while the building is mostly quiet, noise from nearby bars can be disruptive on weekends. A helpful tip: get familiar with the bin collection schedule early on, as it’s not clearly communicated and can be inconsistent. For new neighbours, joining the residents’ WhatsApp group has been really useful for updates and building-related advice.

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Convenient, 3 mins away from Tesco express and 10 mins from the train station. Secure with front desk and parcel room.

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

Problems have been fixed. But there was some delay in fixing electric appliances which may require 3rd party vendor.

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

Rooms on different floors are priced differently..

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love everything about it! even better since JLP took over. less frequent bin collections when the workers are on strike but all else good

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

have not raised any problems or issues for my apartment

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

none, moving here was the best decision and i don’t think I’d move out anytime soon – as long as the rent stays reasonable