Colby River, Leeds, Leodis Square

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

It is in a very convenient location for transport, my job and city access, 15 min walk from the train station and 10 min walk from the river/canal. Despite this it is till extremely quiet. The inner facing flats especially.

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

The Front-of-House team is excellent. They are knowledgeable, competent and empathetic. I would like to shoutout Saee, Callum, Daisy, Lauryn and Ellie.

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

I wish I had checked which balconies get the most sun.

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

The area has good access to Leeds city centre — it’s only a 10–15 minute walk, and trains are easy to reach, which is one of the strongest positives of living here. However, the immediate surroundings are quite limited in terms of shops and bars. There are a few places within walking distance, but the choice is fairly narrow, and you’re mostly stuck with the inflated prices at the nearest Tesco Express if you need something quickly. The stretch towards Holbeck is quite barren and visually run‑down, which doesn’t add much to the local feel, though it’s manageable if you’re heading into town. Unfortunately, anti‑social behaviour has been getting noticeably worse. There are frequent fireworks at night, cars speeding at all hours, and NOSS canisters and syringes have been found outside the complex before. There have also been reports of homelessness extending into people accessing buildings, which raises understandable concerns about safety. Security issues around the car park overseen by Leodis have been mentioned too, including cars being broken into and bikes stolen. Parking availability is extremely poor. Spaces aren’t included with the flats, and the cost of a space is high (around £120 a month last I heard). This leads to people parking on the pavements so heavily that the paths can become unusable. It’s a persistent issue and makes the street feel cramped and poorly managed. Overall, while the location is convenient for getting into Leeds, the immediate area suffers from limited amenities, worsening anti‑social behaviour, and serious parking and security problems

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

Building management generally responds in a way that feels more focused on charging tenants than actually helping. When issues are raised, they often look for a way to bill you, even for things that are clearly wear and tear. Requests for improvements or reasonable changes (like a corner sofa or pet permission) are usually met with a flat refusal. Even simple things, like replacing a worn key fob, became a negotiation. While some staff are helpful, the overall approach feels inconsistent, profit‑driven, and rarely supportive of long‑term residents.

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

One thing I wish I’d known before moving in is how limited and inflexible the furnished design actually is. You don’t get much choice, and even long‑term residents can’t request simple changes like a corner sofa. I also wish I’d known how many extra charges management tries to apply for things that are clearly wear and tear, and how inconsistent the “pet‑friendly” policy really is. The included internet is unreliable, the gym is often too busy to use, and resident events book up instantly. These are things you’d never notice from a viewing, but they make a big difference once you live here.

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

Returned to live here for the second time now as the location and the apartments are great for what you are paying for. Very spacious rooms within the apartment so you can design your own place to however you like unlike some other locations I viewed during my search.

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

Resident manager was very kind and understanding when I raised my concern. Everything was sorted within a few working days.

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

No longer as much parking available around the site.

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

Good distance to train station, good distance to city centre where there is a good spread of restaurants and bars. Bins could be located better e.g in an actual bin store room. Traffic is quite audible all day and there is quite a lot of aeroplane noise

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

Just moved in and no problems raised yet. Not applicable.

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

I wish I had known that there was no full size fridge and no added storage space.

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

Close to the city centre, quiet, and relatively safe. Gym, common kitchen, working spaces are available and well maintained.

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

The maintenance team didn't show up on three of the appointments for the washer dryer issue, and then the appointment was rescheduled without any explanation.

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

There are no public laundry services around Leodis Square, making it even harder for me to wash my clothes.