ila, Oldfield Wharf

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

Oldfield Wharf is in a great location, with Deansgate and Manchester city centre within walking distance. There's a good selection of restaurants, bars and shops nearby, along with convenient transport links. Everything is fairly accessible, which makes it a good place to live if you work in or around the city centre.

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

The management team has been approachable and responsive whenever I've had any questions. Communication has been clear, and they've been helpful in dealing with any queries I've raised. Overall, I've been pleased with the level of support provided.

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

Nothing major comes to mind. I'd recommend getting familiar with the building facilities and how everything operates early on. The location is particularly convenient, and having so many amenities within walking distance has been a real advantage.

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

There’s a good amount of shops around, it’s pretty close to the city centre. Parking at times can be an issue I also thought there would be designated parking spots for residents.

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

We had a broken door in the kitchen at one time and that was reported and seemed to have been handled in good time.

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

That parking would need to have been paid for. We were told prior there would be free parking and to provide vehicle registration for this but that seems to not be case.

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

Great location for town, the road does get very busy but that was expected before moving in. It's easy walking distance for supermarkets, pharmacies, and only 5 minutes from green space in Peele Park.

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

Issues have been answered efficiently and professionally.

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

We wanted to move in very quickly and it took longer to do the reference checks than we anticipated so clearer timeframes around this would have helped.

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

The location itself is fantastic. Having the bus station just a short 4-minute walk away makes getting around so practical and effortless, especially with multiple stops that connect you directly to where you need to go. Doing daily runs for essentials is completely stress-free too, with great supermarkets like Co-op right nearby. What I’ve loved most, though, is how calm and neighborhood-friendly the area feels. It’s quiet, comfortable, and has a lovely community feel to it.

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

Thankfully I have not encountered any problems or issues regarding maintenance.

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

If there’s one minor detail I wish I had known beforehand, it’s the specifics of the key policy. Make sure to double-check their rules on keys before move-in day so there are no surprises, but otherwise everything about living here has been great.

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

The location is simply perfect. Close to Manchester city centre, bus stops and train stations are nearby. It's handy to reach the airport in 25 mins from a train station 10-15 mins away.

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

All our concerns were taken into account and resolved.

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

There's construction across the road, something to consider before moving in.