The Forum, B5

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

Located just next to Chinatown, this area offers a fantastic selection of delicious food options. In addition to the vibrant dining scene, it's only a 3-minute walk to an indoor market where you can find fresh seafood, meats, and a variety of other local products. Just a bit further, about 5 minutes away, you'll find Marks & Spencer, a well-known high-quality food store, perfect for those seeking premium groceries. With such convenience and variety, this area provides everything you need for a delightful culinary experience and easy access to fresh ingredients.

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

The team resolves issues quickly and responds promptly to any concerns, ensuring that problems are addressed in a timely and efficient manner, making living here a hassle-free experience.

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

An additional surprise I discovered after moving in is that some rooms on the ground floor come with outdoor patios, which I wasn't aware of before my move. This feature is a fantastic bonus, offering a private outdoor space that adds great value to the living experience.

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

We LOVE it here. Located so centrally, it's around a 7min walk to New St Station, and a 10min walk to Moor St Station and the city centre. Chinatown is just across the road and Digbeth is about 10mins away too. This means there are loads of places to go out without the need to get a taxi back, the shops are close by if you need anything, and it goes without saying that there are so many places to eat and so many things to do - we feel totally spoilt! We have parking underneath the development which is charged monthly, so we have a car here for longer journeys. With the station so close, and buses and tram options in the city, there are lots of transport options available. Because we're on the 9th floor we have a lovely view and it's quieter too, as you can't hear all the noise from below (apart from Fri and Sat nights, but this is minimal as soon as you close the windows).

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

We had an issue with the bathroom and it was sorted within 2-3 days, really quickly!

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

We had good vibes from the viewing and it's been everything we wanted and more since moving in.

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

Good local Asian stores, direct route to outdoor market and bullring. Also good route to city center.

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

Prompt and very quickly, been very glad about that!

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

There were a lot of issues with the apartment beforehand so abit more preparation for a smooth move in would be great but overall it has been very good.

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

The location is unbeatable—just a short walk to the Bullring, Selfridges, and Grand Central, and Birmingham New Street station is only five minutes away. Having so many shopping, dining, and transportation options close by makes daily life incredibly convenient. We also love being near Chinatown and the markets, which bring a vibrant and diverse energy to the neighborhood. That said, there are a few areas that could improve. Noise insulation in some apartments isn’t perfect, and the frequent fire alarm testing can be disruptive at times. However, these issues haven’t outweighed the positives of living here.

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

The management and maintenance teams are very helpful, especially Kary and Sajina👍🏻

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

All residents must be reminded to abide by the rules, especially fire safety awareness and all areas of the estate are non-smoking🚭

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

The property is located at the best place in Birmingham city centre. Very close to Bull ring New Street station with lots of restaurants and activities around Chinatown and Digbeth . The space is clean not a lot of noise although in in a busy area.

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

Any issues I raise get resolved and actioned very quickly

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

Price ranges for WiFi and that you could only use Glide, which is limiting and not great from my experience