Union Walk, Edinburgh, EH3

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

We decided to move to New Fountainbridge after relocating from Sydney to Edinburgh in March. We loved the area when we visited in 2023 and it's perfectly located for our family near shops, the centre and the local school. We've found the area to be a great location for young families who want to be near to the centre and don't mind the hustle and bustle of the city (although the area is much more relaxed than city centres like Sydney or London!). People have been really friendly and the local cafes and pubs excellent. For larger supermarket shops, we need to get a bus or light rail but getting about is quick and easy. We also love being near the Princess Street playground and the Meadows, both a short bus ride or walk away.

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

We had a few items requiring attention from the inventory inspection. The team allocated someone to look and resolve these within 24 hours. If we need to speak to someone, we can walk 2 mins to the office and get advice or support as needed.

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

Having access to guest wifi in the building, even for a few days would have been great as we were getting set up with our internet and mobile phones. Also a local area guide, listing supermarkets, transport etc would have been handy, but not an issue as so much is easy to to find online.

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

The area is great! We received a free coffee voucher at move-in ( lots of other nice goodies in the move-in gift) for the coffee cave just across street and have continued to go back! You are so close to the city center here but far enough away that it doesn't feel to busy. Lots of shops and things to do close by. The flats are also right beside the canal so you can go on a nice walk as well.

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

I've not had any issues as of yet. But based on my experience so far, I feel confident that they will be helpful should I ever need anything.

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

Everything was clearly communicated. Because of this, I can't think of anything that I wish I had known. I really do love my new flat

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

It's a centrally located area with a lot of shops, restaurants, bars and parks within close proximity. Multiple bus routes get you practically anywhere in the city with the tram stop and Haymarket only 10 minutes away.

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

The builiding management has been extremely quick to respond to any queries or maintainance requests I have raised.

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

I know it was mentioned during my property viewing but it would be a good idea to get in writting who the electricity and heating suppliers are - would have definetely helped me to calculate my monthly budget.

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

New Fountainbridge is located in the heart of Edinburgh just a ten minute walk away from Edinburgh Castle. However, it still retains the peace and tranquility of a private development. Amenities include on-site dedicated recycling and underground parking.

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

Building managers have assisted with any issues so far and keep residents updated with a bespoke app for everyone living in the development.

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

The NFB team are there to help and can answer any and all questions you may have.

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

Local area is really central with good transport links. Despite it's central location the flat and complex is quiet and settled. It's main location draw back is parking availablity. With the development having it's own parking you are not eligible for a parking permit and the onsite parking is unaffordable for the average earner.

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

I have always had a quick and clear response from the team at NFB.

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

Before moving in I wish I had known more about the parking g options or lack there of. It wouldn't have changed my decision but it has made things difficult. Id definitely recommend living hear.