The Radiant, Kirkstall Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS3

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

Moving house in Manchester was honestly a stressful experience, so finding VOX was a huge relief. From the moment I moved in, I’ve really appreciated how modern, clean and well-designed the building is. The apartment itself feels comfortable and thoughtfully designed, and the communal spaces are a lovely bonus.The location is another major advantage. Being so close to Cornbrook tram stop makes getting around Manchester incredibly convenient, while the canal and surrounding areas are great for walking. It’s close enough to the city centre to enjoy everything Manchester has to offer without feeling like you are right in the middle of the chaos.

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

My experience with the management team has been positive. They have been approachable and responsive whenever I have needed help, and I’ve found the staff welcoming and professional.

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

I wish I had known just how much I would appreciate the communal facilities — particularly the rooftop and residents’ spaces. They are not just nice features on paper; they genuinely add to the experience of living here. Overall, I’m really happy that I chose VOX. After the stress of finding a home in Manchester, it feels good to finally have a place that I can genuinely call home.

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

The area is central and bustling with a wide variety of local shops, restaurants, and bars, offering excellent convenience for daily needs and leisure. Transport links are robust, with easy access to buses, and train stations, ensuring seamless connectivity. However, parking is exclusively paid, which can be a minor inconvenience for drivers. The street is lively, with regular bin collections and minimal anti-social behavior. Traffic noise is quite high give the close to highway path. Overall, it’s a vibrant and practical place to live.

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

Overall, everything is fine, but the building manager struggles to maintain control over less respectful co-tenants. Particularly praiseworthy is Mr. Piotr from maintenance, who consistently ensures the building is well-kept. At the reception, Tsvetomir stands out—unfortunately, he is the only one—coordinating numerous activities, resolving daily inconveniences, and handling small utilities with dedication and efficiency. Their efforts significantly enhance the living experience and make a real difference.

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

I’d advise new tenants to check how long the hot water takes to heat up for a shower and to ensure the toilet drains behave normally.

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

Very happy with location surrounding shops and restaurants many activities on the door step of local area

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

Very poorly keeping with updates Sean has been an absolute star always available to pass on requests when other management have not responded Sean is an asset to everyday issues and our go to person who will always be on hand to help when needed

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

The bird problem out side the appartment, recognised only after we moved in

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

The location is great - only a short walk into the city centre and the immediate local area has come on leaps and bounds in the last few years. Lots of great spots to eat and drink.

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

All issues we’ve had have been dealt with swiftly. Replacement furnishings were always provided within a day or two when needed.

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

Developments that have gone up around the area have increased density - it’s not as quiet as it used to be but that’s not really any fault of Slate Yard.

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

Close to Aviva Studios and Spinningfields. Nice waterfront walk and views. There is nice landscaping between the buildings which is nice to relax and chill.

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

Issues with oven on move in day but this was our fault as we forgot to put the switch on. Maintenance arrived very quickly and sorted this out.

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

There’s not as much social activities as our previous building had.