A guide to living in South Yorkshire

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The residential area is close to everything that you can think of making it ideally located. City center with a range of pubs, bars, restaurants ,University and the hospital are within walking distance. Tram and bus stops are less than a minute away.

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

Yes, it's all through online portal where you can log in issues and they get sorted

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Overall a good property, I don't think there is more someone can ask.

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Living on Gell Street is great if you love being in the heart of the city. The location is ideal—I can walk to shops, restaurants, and bars in minutes. There’s always something happening nearby, whether it’s grabbing a coffee, meeting friends for food, or just enjoying Devonshire Green. That little park is a lifesaver when you need some fresh air or a quiet spot. Transport is super convenient, with buses and trams close by, but I barely need them because everything’s so central. The street itself is a mix of old and new. The buildings have loads of character, which I love, but the area can get noisy at times, especially at night when the bars nearby are busy. It’s part of the charm of living in a lively area, but it might not be for everyone. Bin collections are pretty reliable, and the council does a decent job keeping the area tidy. Occasionally, you’ll spot a bit of litter or hear some late-night commotion, but I’ve never felt unsafe here.

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

Whenever there’s been a problem, whether it’s a maintenance issue or a request for repairs, the management team has been quick to acknowledge it and often resolves the issue within a reasonable time frame.

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Guidelines about setting up utilities. Water, electricity and wifi.

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Josh here no 2 Had no issues here atall, mo is great, happy here have had no problems Rent is slightly high but it’s no issue, seems to be a countrywide thing

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

Fixed quickly after reporting Thankfully not had any issues other then drains

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Was quite new when I came here, did know what to expect No issues

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I think it’s just the bin store which Muhammad has really been up and doing. Stones,it gets messed up and there was a time I had to take time to clean it. I will say a Camera should be fixed there to be able to check for those who don’t dispose off their waste correctly. The sight of a cctv alone will make people do the right thing

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

Immediately any problem is logged,it’s picked up immediately

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Well,there are some network service providers which does not work here which may be cheaper than the one we have

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We have been living in S1 for 9 months now and we couldn't be any happier. We have everything walking distance, from nice pub and restaurants to big supermarkets and the Moor market with fresh produce every day. There are several bus stops literally outside the main entrance and the train station is only a 10 min walk away. Pound's Park (our local park) is absolutely stunning in all seasons and very convenient to walk our dog every day. Despite all of this, the traffic noise is pretty much non existent. There is some anti-social behaviour, particularly at the weekend.

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

Issues are raised via an app and a maintenance appointment is scheduled at the earlier opportunity. All our issues have been resolved quickly and efficiently.

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I wish I had known that it wasn't safe to park my electric moped outside on the street. I asked KW to park it in the gated courtyard as a small favour but my request was rejected. My moped was vandalised and stolen so I wouldn't advise anyone to park their bike outside, even if it is secured with locks.