Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon, London, CR0

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

We’ve recently moved to Ancoats/East Piccadilly from the City Centre where we were of course in the middle hub of everything. It was important for us, as we don’t have a vehicle, to be able to have easy access to transport. We found the perfect location. Mere steps away from a tram stop and a few streets from Piccadilly Station. Plenty of bus routes too. Plus abundant foodie choices and bars/pubs. We had previously lived on a terribly noisy square, which affected our sleep and prompted our move. Since moving we have had nothing but quiet, uninterrupted sleep since moving into our flat at The Castings. Bliss.

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

We found one issue upon move in which was an unpainted area on the ceiling, which maintenance came and took care of in 2 days. Amazing.

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

The on-site trolleys could be a bit larger for moving in and out. This is really a petty thing to moan about, but is actually helpful for moving.

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

The local area is fantastic, there’s a great variety of shops, bars and cafe’s within close proximity. The transport links to the surrounding areas are great. The apartment complex is very quiet and the underground parking is safe and secure.

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

Any minor issues have been dealt with professionally and attentively.

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

Nothing bad to add as such, I wished I could have moved in sooner.

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

The area is generally great — there’s a nice mix of restaurant, cafe and green spaces within walking distance. Transport links are convenient and reliable, and the street is quiet with no major issues. Parking is usually available, bins are collected regularly, and I haven’t experienced any anti-social behaviour or noise problems.

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

The building management has been responsive and helpful whenever I’ve raised an issue. They normally reply quickly and aim to resolve problems in a timely manner. So far, any concerns I’ve had were dealt with efficiently and professionally.

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

I wish I had known a bit more about the amount of natural light in the flat throughout the day — it can be slightly darker than expected depending on the weather and direction. It’s not a major issue, but something to keep in mind when choosing a unit.

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

Excellent facilities here, traffic noise is a bit of a pain but that comes with living in the city and I wouldn’t want to change the buzz of Manchester because of it

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

No issues raised yet, but I’m sure if I had one it would be resolved

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

Nothing to add everything has gone really well so far

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

Perfect spot in town in my opinion. The location is right near Piccadilly station and New Islington tram stop. It’s only a 5 min walk into the centre of Ancoats. The resident team are also amazing, Roshni and Andrea have been amazing from move in to helping out with day to day queries. They are always so welcoming and help create a sense of community in the building.

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

Any issues are almost always dealt with on the same day.

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

We pretty much knew what we were getting once we viewed.