The Astley, Manchester Manchester M1

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

Access to the town centre is a massive perk of living here. Everything is on our doorstop. The only downside would be that it can get quite noisy

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

Problems have been sorted efficiently and without too much hassle at all

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

I wish we knew we had to pay a separate hot water bill

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

The local area is incredibly convenient for travel into manchester if you work in the ciry centre. Most offices are within walking distance. Transport links are very good. Little to no anti-social behaviour on the street. The local area is arguably the best in the city for bars and restaurants with lots of options in app price ranges. Traffic is quite loud next to a busy main thoroughfare but good quality windows block most of the noise out.

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

The building management have always acted swiftly on any issues raised and where an immediate fix is not available, they have been clear and communicative about how and when this will be fixed. There is a regular maintenance day scheduled so we know at most an issue will be fixed within a week.

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

That there are lots of great independent businesses nearby that are good quality and a great place to spend time.

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

The flat is in the perfect location surrounded by lots of cafes and shops. It is extremely convenient for connections to Manchester Piccadilly without being too close that it is noisy. There is no parking availability which would be useful, even if it was just a drop off point for loading. No traffic noise from our point in the building.

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

The property management team always respond to any issues quickly and provide a solution.

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

I wish I had known how friendly the whole team is within the building.

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

The building’s location is excellent — it’s very close to the City Centre, as well as the train station and the Metrolink station.

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

The building is well managed. They responded promptly.

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

Can’t think of any at the moment. Overall experience was great.

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

Step outside your door into the heart of Manchester’s iconic Northern Quarter. A vibrant neighbourhood full of character, where historic buildings meet cobbled streets and quirky art. Known as Manchester’s cultural heart, the area is full of local businesses, vintage shops, trendy cafe’s, incredible restaurants and lively bars. Just a stone’s throw away is Ancoats and Islington Marina, connected by winding canals, this idyllic neighbourhood is known for its charming cobbled streets, green space, cafes and canal boats – the perfect place to spend your weekend in the city. Great transport links: The Astley benefits from excellent transport links, making it ideal for commuters and city explorers. It’s just a 4-minute walk to Stevenson Square in the Northern Quarter, 9 minutes to Islington Marina, 14 minutes to Manchester University, and 15 minutes to St Peter’s Square. For longer journeys, Manchester Piccadilly train station is only 10 minutes away, with direct routes taking approximately 2 hours to London, 34 minutes to Liverpool, and 44 minutes to Leeds. The Peak District is also easily accessible in just 1.5 hours. Additionally, Piccadilly Gardens tram stop is an 8-minute walk, and Victoria train station can be reached in 15 minutes, ensuring seamless connectivity throughout the city and beyond.

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

The On-site Management team is able to solve the problems in a reasonable time and professional manner.

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

Before checking in, please carefully inspect all indoor environments to ensure that everywhere in the flat, regardless the size , inconspicuous or any minor flaws which has that need to be recorded and filed.