A guide to living in Leeds

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

Mustard Wharfs location was a huge selling point when we were looking for an apartment. It is very central and has plenty of amenities around, so feels nicer than others we saw on the outskirts of town. Recently BAKE opened on site and has fast become one of our favorite places. We decided to park locally rather than onsite which was cheaper, we also found we did not use our car as often as we did when we lived outside of the city.

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

We have not had any issues with our apartment however the maintenance team are lovely. You will see them running around site, which is reassuring in the event anything was needed.

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

Make sure you use the discounts you receive for being a tenant, especially if it helps you discover new places. We visited Northern Monk Brewery recently as we get a discount and loved it! It has quickly become our new local and would never have found it without seeking it out.

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I have been living here 12 months and have just renewed for a further 12 months. I can’t recommend it enough, from the location , to the residents , to the staff. Everyone is so welcoming and goes above and beyond with any query I’ve had. Special mention to Sheldon who has been with the group since December, his welcoming and warming nature makes it really easy to bring any query to him and his efficiency is brilliant.

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

They have responded quickly and efficiently, Andy the resident maintenance man is a pleasure to have around.

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

Nothing in particular, everything was explained clearly to me before moving in

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It's been great living at Mustard Wharf! There's so much going on in and around the complex, there are a couple great coffee shops, a really cool yoga and pilates studio, a nice selection of restaurants around too, It's situated in a great location, a stone throw away from the main train station and town centre but enough away that you don't feel like you're in the middle of a chaotic city!

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

Yes, the boost signal in our flat wasn't working and the maintenance staff managed to fix it. Our circuit box kept tripping and a team came in to fix that pretty quickly

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

Nothing really, we visited a couple of times before we made the move

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Extremely noisy. Especially at night as it is next door to the O2 academy and other clubs. Close to uni and shops and train station.

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

Basically just denial that anything is wrong. Tell me the same things over and over.

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

That the hot water doesn’t work :) and they are not willing to fix it

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

It is a great place to live with lovely parks, a good mix of shops, cafes, and restaurants nearby. Public transport is reliable and getting around is easy. Parking is a bit tight at times and it can get noisy on weekends but it is mostly peaceful and tidy.

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

Building management has been polite and professional, and response times to maintenance issues has been quite quick at times.

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

I wish I had known how limited the parking spaces were and high charges