Anchorage Quay, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M50

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

Super quiet, lovely area with MediaCityUK on your doorstep and a nice walk around the quays. Parking nearby which is ideal for the location. Super clean area, and no traffic noise on my side (quay facing)

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

I had a maintenance request as I couldn’t bolt lock my door and was responded to promptly. Just wish there was a security guard posted physically at the front door after hours overnight due to safety concerns.

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

I wish they would use the app more to post more events and exercise classes (as I told there was Pilates and yoga classes) but have yet to see them, I thought it would be a weekly thing I.e Saturday am Pilates Class.

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

The area is very nice, there are multiple shops such as Co-op and Sainsbury’s Local within walking distance and an Aldi and a Sainsbury’s also nearby. Media City is just a 10 minute walk along the quay, which is very nice, and offers more selection of restaurants, bars and a shopping centre with a good market. Transport links are good with a tram station right outside the building which can take you into Media City or into Manchester Piccadilly. From my bedroom there is some noise from the tram station however it does not bother me too much. A multi-storey car park is available for an extra cost and I was able to get a space straight away.

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

They are usually very quick to reply to any emails I send and are very helpful afterwards. I haven’t had any large problems to raise so I can’t fully comment on this.

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

I cannot think of anything to comment here. When I was viewing I made sure to ask plenty of questions so I had a good idea of what I was coming in to when I moved in.

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

The local area is fantastic, there are plenty of food and drinks places available as well as the beautiful and modern scenery. I have nothing bad to say!

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

Any issues have been quickly solved, any questions promptly answered. Moving into a new property can come with a million different challenges, and this team handles them all!

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

Being quite close to the stadium, match days can get pretty busy if you’re heading into the city on a Sunday, but the general Salford area isn’t too bad, it would just be good to bare in mind. Though saying that… The whole city would be busy on match day!

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

Honestly hard to find any faults with the area - perfect location close enough to the city but far enough away - Lots of shops, tram stop right outside & only a couple minute walk to media city for nice food and bars. Parking available and as it’s off the road nice and quiet

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

I’m lucky in the fact that I’ve had very minimal issues in over a year but I had a toilet seat fixed within the day and I have locked myself out a few times which was quickly rectified.

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

I think you underestimate just how easy it is to get around the city from this location and also how easy it is to have pets here with the quays on your doorstep

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

Lovely area with good proximity to the city centre with easy transport routes such as the tram and buses. The quays make a lovely walk in the evening and there is always something going on around :)

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

very quick to resolve any queries as all you have to do is contact the management through the app to log a ticket with Hannah the building maintenance lady :)

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

Very pleased with the life here at Clay. I just wish my one bed flat had a balcony ;)