Box Makers Yard, BS2

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

Living in Box makers yard is central to everything!!! 10 minutes to Cabot shopping center /broadmead, restaurants/ bars. Main bus route covering all over Bristol. Temple meads train station 5 minute walk. Lovely cafe/ bakery, sainsbury directly underneath property for your convenience!!!

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

Any problem or repairs have been rectified As soon possible

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

Outside parking is a issue with double yellow lines..

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

In terms of fun places: Veeno is top notch, as are The Barely Mow and Mokoko. Groceries are a slight pain in the rear end, with Sainsbury's nearby attracting all manner of aggressive low-life. However, Lidl at Lawrence Hill is a 15 minutes bike ride away so a more affordable weekly shop is feasible if one is amenable to riding (buses are also available but more faffy when one carries a bunch of shopping bags).

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

Yes, maintenance and repairs are provided swiftly. Contractors employed are top notch and incredibly friendly. This is a wonderful and well managed team of people.

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

Expectations were managed well, and we have had a pleasant enough experience throughout our tenancy at Box Makers' Yard.

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

Living at Box Makers Yard has been a fantastic experience! One of the best aspects is the convenience of transportation. With close proximity to train stations and public transport links, getting around at any time is a breeze. Additionally, having a Sainsbury's right in the Dovetail building makes shopping for essential items quick and easy. It's truly a great place to live!

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

When I initially moved into the apartment from Newport for work, I encountered a couple of minor issues, which is to be expected with any move. One of the ladies in the office, whose name starts with 'A', promptly sent me a link to the resident portal. I used this to raise maintenance requests, and these were addressed within a week. This quick response was much faster compared to my previous apartment.

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

Setting up bills can take some time as providers may take a while to get back with account numbers. It's always a good idea to give utility providers a call once you move in to set up your water, electricity, and council tax. This proactive approach can help ensure everything is in order more quickly.

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

The development is close to a Sainsbury’s which is very handy and has good transport networks to the city and outside. The bin chute system on each floor is very handy but you do need to carry cardboard yourself to the basement. It was really convenient having an indoor rubbish yard. The soundproofing in the building is excellent. The security guards are efficient at stopping any weekend parties on the communal balcony at 11pm sharp.

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

They have always been very proactive with repairs. The flat was always in good condition

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

That I would get over attached to the building and that I would make a lot of nice friends so I never felt alone

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

It's a very convenient location; Cabot a 5 minutes walk away, temple meads only a few mins, Sainsbury's downstairs. Bin collections- we just throw rubbish into a chute (when it's working) or drop rubbish into a bin room and it's taken care of. On street parking is limited but the building do have a private car park where you can rent a spot, it is quite pricey.

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

They are amazing for the most part. It's just when the management above the site managers don't let them do certain things. One example is, electric car charging now costs more at boxmakers than it does at a super charger. Double the price. But management can't do anything because the landlord arent budging. We already pay for parking and for them to charge such extortionate rates is not fair. Most buildings/work places offer free elec charging. If the rates were better, more people would go electric which would be better for the environment. LET THE SITE MANAGERS USE THEIR DISCRETION WHEN NEEDED. LET THEM MANAGE THEIR BUILDINGS

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

It's a great community, the staff are really good, every is friendly