A guide to living in Salford

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

Living in this area is very convenient as it’s close to the city centre and shopping areas. There are plenty of bars and restaurants nearby, offering a great range of options. The location is excellent for public transport, with train stations just an 8-minute walk away and tram stations only 5 minutes away, making it unnecessary to own a car. However, if you do have one, there are ample parking spaces available in the area. For groceries, there’s a local Sainsbury’s open until 11 PM daily, along with other supermarkets like Tesco and Marks & Spencer nearby. Overall, it’s a fantastic place to live with easy access to amenities and transport.

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

The building management has always responded promptly and effectively to any issues raised, ensuring quick resolutions and maintaining a high standard of service. Their professional and friendly approach makes living here enjoyable.

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

I wish I had known more about the noise from the construction area outside the building. If I had been aware, I could have made a more informed decision about choosing a quieter side of the building or a higher floor to minimise the disturbance.

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

The local area is developing in a good way in terms of shops, however would be nice to have an affordable one in the building. It would also be nice for there to be a few more local restaurants / bars as theres only one or two. However there are good transport links so cant really complain as there are enough that are easy to reach. The biggest downside of the local area is the parking as the prices are high and it doesnt feel the safest to park on local streets.

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

Yes they do eventually but resolutions for common complaints such as bin shoots should be managed better.

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

We were promised a dog wash area when we moved in and this never came to be, people are all promised different things but take everything as face value. It is a lovely community and good place to live, the staff are excellent ! Shout out to Steve on reception, lovely to have smiley faces that make you feel safe coming home.

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

Still a developing area so there is noise with building works, more shops to be developed locally. Great transport links close by.

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

Yes, problem relating to the hob was quickly resolved.

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

Parking options and local recommendations for those new to the area.

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

The area is currently under development and we’re really excited for the new shops and restaurants to be opening soon within the area. Really easy access to the city centre and Manchester Victoria station. There’s a decently priced car park for visitors next to the building and the area does feel safe. There is some issues with Dog owners allowing their pets to urinate and defecate on the building and in the park.

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

Issues raised have always been taken seriously and resolved when they arise. There are some limited powers they have to deal with certain residents in the past, but they always do what they can to support creating a nice environment for all residents.

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

Take advantage of the apartment inductions and make sure you’re signed up to the app mailing list to ensure you don’t miss important info or events. Make sure you’re aware how to use the bin chute properly and its limitations. The building can be accessed using an app or a fob, a choice is offered - the fobs are more reliable, but the convenience of the app is good including key share.

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

Really close to the city centre and a few local places to eat/drink. In a couple of years it will be even better once developed, but at the moment bit of a building site!

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

Respond quickly via the app, although not had many issues apart from the odd missing parcel

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

Where to park my car as the car park is full! Other than that v happy