A guide to living in West Yorkshire

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

Pros - close to the centre of town, very good transport links (bus and train), near to large parks, bins collected in timely manner, charity bins nearby, some scenic walks nearby Cons - close to a student area which can be occassionally noisey (though the flats are far wnough away from the streets to be disruptive), and sometimes they leave their bins on the pathway. The Otley road (otley run) is something to be aware of before moving--I can't hear it, but I get used to seeing people dressed up regularly.

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

Yes, and responded promptly, as we had a moth issue

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

(Its perfect) (remember when you go to headingley on Sat you may see people dressed up- you will get used to it)

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

Great location not too far from the buzz of the city centre with lots of transport connections nearby. There is a main road and main rail line directly next to the property but you don’t notice any noise at all. The views of the skyline of Leeds are some of the best around. There is a unique little ginger beer bar next door which is neat and friendly and a coffee shop opening soon. Had no issues with antisocial behaviour myself.

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

Any problems we’ve had have been raised with quickly. There was a water fault a few weeks ago and reception were incredibly accommodating to everyone in a tricky situation.

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

Again, minor points but we wish we checked the location of plug sockets. Both double rooms only have one plug socket for the bed so you’ll need extension leads for the other side. In addition the WiFi set up. The actual coverage and speed is brilliant but it’s an online system for the entire complex so you have to create your account and then add everything via a MAC address. A WiFi box for every apartment would have been easier as we’ve had a lot of issues with smart home devices (bulbs etc) that don’t have MAC addresses and needed to return them.

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

The location is fantastic—close to shops, cafes, and transport links which makes everyday life really convenient. There’s a great balance between calm, green spaces and a lively atmosphere. Occasionally, street noise can be noticeable during weekends, but nothing disruptive. Overall, it’s a great area to live in with a strong sense of community and good amenities nearby.

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

Shari has always been amazing at dealing with any problems I had—big or small. She would respond quickly, always with a positive attitude, and made sure everything was resolved without delay. Her efficiency and kindness made a real difference.

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

I wish I had known how easy and seamless everything would be once I settled in. I spent so much time worrying about the move and adjusting, but everything—from the facilities to the community vibe—fell into place so naturally. It would’ve saved me a lot of overthinking!

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

Everything has been absolutely amazing, especially the staff. Charlotte and Shari have been wonderful at making me feel at home.

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

Any problems that I have had, which haven’t been many may I add, have been resolved within a couple of days which for the size of the building is amazing.

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

Once reading the reviews, I was unsure about how secure the building was. As a young girl that was very important for me and my family. After speaking to the leasing team and moving in I have never felt so safe!!!

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

Mustard Wharf is in the perfect location! Close to the train station for travel and visitors without being noisy! Granary wharf right next to us has a great range of bars and restaurants that I regularly go to with friends. Walks down the canal are great as I have a frenchie so great to have a nice walk on my doorstep! Tesco express is just a 10 minute walk for any shopping I may need to get. Feels like I have everything on my doorstep living here! The whole area feels very safe and living on my own that is most important!

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

I have had an issue with the lock on my door and maintenance fixed this first thing Monday morning when I notified them late on the Sunday evening! Ellen also came to check everything was working ok for me and that I was happy! Over than that I’ve had no other issues

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

I got everything I needed from the viewing and any questions I had were answered promptly