Affinity Living Riverside, M3

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

Affinity Living Riverside is in an extremely central location in Manchester. A 10 minute walk to Victoria Station and Arndale with all the benefits of the Spinningfields amenities on your doorstep.

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

Building management usually respond on the day and can be contacted / keep you up to date on WhatsApp

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

The sound proofing in the flats leaves a little to be desired but that is the only negative.

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

Extremely central location is perfect for shops, restaurants, and bars. Near to bus stops and can walk to tram stops.

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

Yes - very quick responses to helping me with my tv aerial and with a window issue.

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

It's quite isolating if you live alone - neighbours are unlikely to talk to you, everyone existing in their own little world

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

Riverside is just a short walk into Manchester city centre, whilst also a short distance to Spinningfields with loads of lovely restaurants and bars. There isn't any parking but it is not needed in this location due to everything being a walk away - it is also really good for transport links being right next to the train station and many bus stops near by.

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

We've not had many issues but any we have had have been resolved promtly.

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

The walls are quite thin so you can hear your neighbour if they are loud - but you can't blame affinity really, is is just down to neighbours being respectful at certain hours.

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

Excellent facilities, with amazing staff who are always happy to help! Only downside is there is no parking.

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

Yes, this was dealt with very timely and resolved without further escalation

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

How long certain parts would take to be built. E.g the Gym

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

Apartment is placed in a good location, near the river and no main road so it is quiet. It is also near bus stop and train station, as well as a decent walk to a tram stop. There's also shops, restaurants and bars nearby. If none of this is useful, it is 15 minutes walk from Deansgate and Market St. The downside is bin collection can be very noisy if window is left open, and there is no parking available. There can be anti-social behaviour in the nearby "park" area.

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

Maintenance issue is typically addressed in timely manner, but there is lack of communication, with the scheduling. if you don't mind the maintenance person coming in without your presence at home this is not an issue.

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

Bin collection is noisy, the concierge staff can be rude and lazy.