Shaw Crescent, AB25

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

The location is amazing. As a medical undergraduate, it is close to ARI but also close to amenities such as Sainsbury’s, the Kittybrewster Retail Park and west burn and Victoria park. It’s a beautiful place to live in. The walk around the buildings is calming and scenic.

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

If you’re a hygiene maniac like myself, the carpet in mine is extremely thick and takes some serious hovering to get thoroughly clean. Had to buy a special broom to help with the upkeep

Please share one thing (or more) which you would change about your development:

I would want a different kitchen set up. A more spacious fridge and freezer. Also better ventilation when it comes to cooking.

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

Great: Parks, Playgrounds, Shops, Nursery (NHS), Hospital in close proximity. Town is very close which is great for shopping, private nurseries. Quiet residential Area with lots of trees, lawns, parking. Housing development is separated from a bigger road by a wall which brings a lot of the benefits I listed above. Takeaway places, two shopping areas with good transport links (including bus link to airport) are close by. Other good routes for getting a good bus connection is at the bottom of the hill, on the main road to the main hospital. The beach and further away parks/playground are only a true 12min drive away. Dislike: This area has a lot of dog owners and unfortunately, there's a lot of dog fouling. (Doesn't mean, they're necessarily from this complex though).

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

Our Landlady is the owner of the flat we are renting. She is very approachable for any questions or issues we have while respecting our privacy. Any problems with the flat get sorted rapidly and she always follows up the repairs/checks that have been done.

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

We had nothing but positive surprises moving in. Maybe a floor plan would have been a little more helpful but that's at the discretion of the landlord who advertised privately.

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

Great position near to university, foresterhill and city. Placed in spacious gardens and walking distance to parks, tennis courts and city amenities

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

How the management agency maintaining communal areas was performing - the old agents gave a poor service

Please share one thing (or more) which you would change about your development:

I would have liked to see a design with more direct natural light into the flat

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

likes - Close to a range of shops and retail parks which is very useful. Area is pleasant and quiet with friendly neighbours. Very convenient access to the hospital for those working there. dislikes - Very few if any cafes or restaurants nearby. Ideally bus stops could be a bit closer, not the easiest to get to certain areas in Aberdeen if you are not a car owner.

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

Any issues with the property are addressed and resolved very quickly.

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

The living room with the double corner windows are great and let a lot of natural light in, but this results in it being one of the coldest rooms in winter, which is a shame given the amount of time spent there. Mobile network coverage is poor

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

Positives includes how close it is to the city centre without being slap bang on a moan road. Nice grounds and big front garden area. Close to the university as well. Very good for walking to work and with 20minutes I’m in the city centre

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

Nothing really. All pretty much is as sold when purchasing.

Please share one thing (or more) which you would change about your development:

More bike storage and better outdoor bin management. Also car park spaces don’t have numbers on all of them.