Inkwell Place, Birmingham, B16

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

You are surrounded by a variety of restaurants, mostly independent. Towards Edgbaston Village, there are some pricier options alongside traditional local curry houses. Honestly, you don’t need to go into the city. The site has car parking; however, when a friend of mine enquired, the car park was full. There is a car park next door, which isn’t very secure. Bin collections have been hit and miss. In regard to antisocial behaviour, there are quite a few people begging for money. We are at a busy junction and sit on the cusp of the city centre, so this is to be expected. I recently spoke to a council member who has advised me that there is going to be a crackdown on homeless begging in this area which is very positive.

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

I haven’t approached management with any problems just questions.

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

I’m allergic to dogs, and although I knew the place was pet friendly, I didn’t take the shared spaces into consideration.

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

It’s always quiet sometimes too quiet. My only gripe would be there are not enough resident events..

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

I haven’t personally complained about anything, but my friend who lives in the block next to me complained about the smell of trash. The general manager just plugged an air freshener into a socket in the corridor.

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

I did spend a while viewing properties in and around Birmingham. I originally viewed this site online. I was very happy with the reality.

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

We’re right at the edge of Birmingham city centre, which is really convenient. The train station is just 10 minutes away, and the airport is around 30 minutes. Motorway links are excellent, so it’s very well connected. I haven’t seen many children in or around the complex, which makes it very quiet. There is occasionally a faint smell of weed on my floor, which is inconsiderate, though I have reported it to reception.

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

I reported smelling weed on my landing. The reception staff patrolled the floor a few times but weren’t able to pinpoint which apartment it was coming from. Their response was reassuring, and my complaint was taken seriously. They’ve promised to investigate further.All of the team are amazing. Sian,Jack manager, Scott, Am, Kerry, reception.

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

The difficulty with paying my council tax. They really didn’t want to take my money. The rental team didn’t seem to know much about the bills etc

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The apartment and building itself are honestly incredible, no expense spared. The neighbourhood it sits in is horrid.

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

I haven’t had any reason to speak with the new manager yet, but the fact that she walks around, inspects, and talks with residents fills us all with confidence. I complained to Moda twice about the previous manager.

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

I wish we had Balcony’s. I don’t know why but I was convinced they had balconies on the website.

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

Living on Hagley Road is genuinely lovely and very convenient. There is a great range of local shops, cafés and restaurants nearby, offering everything from casual coffee spots to well-regarded independent and international restaurants, which makes everyday life easy and enjoyable. The area also benefits from several attractive green spaces within walking distance, ideal for relaxing walks or spending time outdoors. Transport links are excellent, with frequent bus services into Birmingham city centre and surrounding areas, as well as good road connections for commuting. While Hagley Road is a main route, traffic noise is manageable, especially in residential sections set slightly back from the road. Parking is generally available, and bin collections are reliable. The street feels well-maintained and safe, with very little anti-social behaviour. Overall, it offers a pleasant balance of lively city access and comfortable residential living, making it a very desirable place to live.

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

When I had an issue regarding a noisy neighbour I voiced that concern to the new building manager Louise and she resolved it instantly. Additionally, when my contract renewal was due, the leasing manager Reece Jones was speedy in getting it sorted.

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

Wouldn’t really say anything was missing, because everything was very well shown and explained during my viewing.