A guide to living in Bristol

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

The location is very convenient, just a 3-minute walk from Temple Meads. It’s also close to Old Market and the city centre, so everything you need is within easy reach. There is small Sainsbury Local and a wonderful café just outside the building—both are super handy for everyday needs. While the area would benefit from a larger supermarket and more local shops, the existing amenities are a great start and make day-to-day living very comfortable.

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

Absolutely. The staff at BoxMaker Yards are amazing—always helpful, friendly, and quick to respond.

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

I honestly have nothing I wish I had known before moving in—it has truly been a great experience all around!

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

I live in a flat built by them and the noise I can hear from the top flat is a joke!! Cheap material

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

wish I had seen the “finished” result of other development areas

What is the best feature of your home:

That it’s still standing and is relatively warm in the home

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

Very central, right by the station. Only downside is it can be noisy at night with cars / wind and need to wear earplugs at night

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

Reception always reply and are helpful even with random requests

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

Only thing is I find it a bit noisy at night but I am a light sleeper

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

The location is excellent, conveniently close to the city centre. The area is well-connected by public transport as well.

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

Maintenance issues are addressed promptly. For instance, when our washer-dryer had a problem, it was resolved in a timely manner.

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

The private dining room is fantastic for parties and gatherings. I was especially impressed with the beautiful design, elegant tableware and cutlery, and the music facilities.

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

The environment nearby is busy as there are some road maintenance or construction/changes happening speaking from my time on the property since mid Oct 2024 onwards, which sometimes invites traffic noises from bigger vehicles mostly unloading/moving stuffs. However, the sound isolation is so well of the property, that you will hardly notice it if the windows and doors are closed.

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

Yes, they have responded swiftly, diagnosed and fixed the issue ASAP.

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

Good: The property is so well insulated, it naturally stays warm during the summer around 20-21.5 degree Celsius. Hence, you might not need to switch on internal heating and thus saving on energy bills. Bad: Parking Spaces are scarce, and might not always be available when required.