The Mercian, Broad Street

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

Living on Broad Street in Birmingham has its pros and cons. The area is vibrant and lively, with a wide range of shops, bars, clubs, and restaurants nearby — great for nightlife and entertainment. There are also green spaces like Brindleyplace and the canal area within walking distance, which offer a nice break from the urban energy. Transport links are excellent — close to New Street Station, multiple bus routes, and even trams nearby

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

Building management has always responded promptly and professionally to any issues raised. Staff are approachable, quick to follow up, and make sure problems are resolved efficiently and with clear communication throughout

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

wish I had known how lively the area can get on weekends due to the nightlife nearby. It’s not a major issue, but light sleepers might want to consider a higher floor or a unit facing away from Broad Street.

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

Lots of restaurants nearby and shops like Tesco and Sainsbury’s for small emergencies and such. Thank you to Peter and Moses who are always extremely helpful

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

Everything is handled rather quickly and taken care of

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

I can’t really think of anything. The leasing team do a good job of covering everything

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

The transport is very good! News street station is only 10 mins walk and the five ways station for students who go to UOB is perfect. The street at the front is a little bit loud on weekends but otherwise it’s okay.

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

Usually very quick but sometimes no maintenance on weekends

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

The front street broad street very noisy on weekends

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

There have a lot of things to say about this building. Located near very many facilities like the Birmingham library. The staff are also good we have Zain, Peter and Moses who are good to me.

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

I was having hot water not coming to me but it is now working well.

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

Everything is working well. No complaints. All issues are now okay.

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

Living here is pretty convenient. There are plenty of local shops, cafes, and pubs within walking distance, and a good mix of open spaces for walks or relaxing outdoors. Public transport is reliable with nearby bus routes and a train station not too far away, though rush hour can get a bit crowded. It’s a shame there’s no parks nearby when I I want to take my dog out for a walk but it’s not a big deal.

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

Very responsive. Usually within the same day. Had some hot water issues during winter but again, it was resolved fairly quickly.

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

No parks nearby to walk your dogs and the bins chute doesn’t work which is annoying.