Oxbow, Stephenson House

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

Have a retail park nearby, you can alonst get everything needed. And it is easy to access to city centre, either walking, taking the bus is convenient

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

Recently we have raised a maintenance request with management office and they sent Dave to fix the tap leakage. And he response quick and fix the tap efficient

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

Nice gym place, pet friendly apartment, responsible management team

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

The apartment complex is really well located. A short walk from handy bus stops and railway stations, Peel Park, and a selection of bars and restaurants. Deansgate is only 10-15mins walk. No major disturbances from the surrounding road network, as the flats are really well soundproofed.

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

The building management team have been brilliant in responding to problems or issues

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

On street parking is a nightmare. You will almost always need to pay to park in a nearby car park.

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

Good local shops nearby, with plenty of green space and parks within a 5-10 minute walk. Bus links into the city centre and 2 train stations within 5-10 minute walk away. Theres limited street parking, but offer fob access secure parking within the building. Traffic noise is non existent, and the bins are collected regularly.

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

Yes, if we have a maintenance issue, they tend to have it resolved within 24-48 hours of the issue being reported!

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

Nothing, the team were very helpful in explaining everything when viewing the building and apartment

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

Really close to city centre but without the sky high prices! Walkable to plenty of bars, restaurants, shops and transport links. Traffic can be loud as well as building sites nearby.

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

Dave has been great at responding and fixing problems, always here within 24hrs and really helpful & friendly.

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

Parking is terrible unless you pay for a space, so difficult for visitors! Lots of interference with building works & contractors which is a bit annoying.

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

The location is excellent. Within a 15-minute walk are Manchester City Centre, 2 train stations, Peel Park, Salford art gallery and museum, several cafes and bars and a large supermarket. I don't have a car, so I can't comment on the parking but the buses are very frequent into Manchester although it's easier to just walk. There are busy roads nearby, but the apartments are well insulated. My apartment is not on the main road so I don't notice the traffic noise.

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

Tenancy renewals have always been dealt with excellently. Few maintenance issues raised, but again great team. Lucas is excellent and the security team are well established and friendly.

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

Oxbow is like any other apartment building. There can be communal noise. On the whole, I feel that most people who live here are very considerate.