Development Name: Nexus Point

The lift is located on every floor of the development near the reception area.

Lift doors must not be wedged open or held for any period of time, as this can cause them to malfunction. Please take the appropriate precautions when transporting large and bulky items such as furniture within the lift, in order to prevent damage from being caused. In the event of a fire, please do not use the lift.

If you experience any issues within the lift, then please dial the emergency number using the internal lift alarm instructions or contact the Managing Agent, Centrick without delay. Any general maintenance issues with the lift should be reported to the Managing Agent, Centrick.

 

Medical

Erdington Health & Wellbeing Walk-in Centre – 0.6 mile (4 minute drive)

Good Hope Hospital – 3.2 miles (11 minute drive)

Birmingham Children’s Hospital – 4.5 miles (11 minute drive)

Heartlands Hospital – 4.9 miles (19 minute drive)

City Hospital – 5.6 miles (17 minute drive)

To find information about local NHS services including local GPs, hospital services and dentists, then please contact the NHS directly or visit their website which is www.nhs.uk.

Erdington Local Information

Nexus Point is situated in the heart of Erdington which is within the suburbs of Birmingham City Centre, where local attractions such as The Bullring, Grand Central, Brindley Place and Broad Street can be found.

Recently named as one of the UK’s Top 10 Hipster hotspots, Erdington is experiencing growth thanks to inward investment. Boasting a vibrant High Street, as well 280 local businesses, Erdington is an up and coming area as well as an employment hotpot.

Sitting in the heart of the Midlands’ automotive industry, Erdington offers easy access to one of Jaguar Land Rover’s main operations and has also seen significant investment from investors looking to develop further automotive units near to the town centre.

Erdington also benefits from Birmingham’s wider investment plan and the area is set to develop further residential, retail and commercial space over the coming years. 

Food and Drink

Birmingham plays host to multiple Michelin star restaurants which include: Simpsons, Purnells and Turners all of which are within close proximity to the development. Other attractions within half an hour of the development include The Sky Bar at the Park Regis Hotel which is situated on Five Ways Island and boasts stunning views and an impressive culinary experience.

Entertainment

Located on the adjoining road to the development is Erdington Leisure Centre which boasts a 70+ station gym, pool, sauna, steam rooms and varied group exercise programme.

Just a short distance from the development is the popular Broadway Plaza leisure complex, benefiting from a multiplex Odeon Cinema, Bowlplex bowling alley and arcade, RockUp indoor rock climbing centre and Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing Gym.

The National Sea Life Centre Birmingham is located in Brindleyplace, as well as Ikon Contemporary Art Gallery, The Crescent Theatre and a range of bars and restaurants.

Shopping and Retail

Birmingham City Centre benefits from three large shopping malls. Grand Central at New Street Station includes the largest John Lewis store outside of London, as well as many other high street brands. There is a range of different culinary experiences within Grand Central, making it an ideal central meeting space. The Bullring Shopping centre has over 160 shops including Debenhams and Topshop and boasts luxury retail stores including Selfridges and Goldsmiths.

Closer to the development, Erdington boasts a thriving high street with the usual high street stores as well as some quaint and very unique stores. The Fort Shopping Park is also only a short drive away from the development and plays host to around 40 high street stores and eateries.

Recreation

Pype Hayes Park is located very close to Nexus Point and is the perfect setting in which to take a scenic stroll through its ornamental gardens and also past the Grade II listed building, Pype Hayes Hall. The park itself covers over 100 acres of land and is a one of the largest parks in Birmingham. There are tennis courts and lakes located within the park which are accessible to visitors and fishing is also allowed (subject to the appropriate licences).

If a walk in the park isn’t for you, then located next to Pype Hayes Park is Pype Hayes Golf Course. The golf course has spectacular natural surroundings, an onsite club house, gym and a function suite.

Education

There are a number of reputable schools, training centres and universities close to the development including: Erdington Academy, Erdington Skills Centre, University of Birmingham, Birmingham City University and Aston University.

For further information, please visit www.birmingham.gov.uk.

 

Nexus Point is located within the heart of Erdington, which is situated just on the outskirts of Birmingham city centre.

Until quite recently, Erdington was very much a rural area which has progressed rapidly over recent years. This growth was encouraged by the arrival of the canals at the end of the century, which sparked some industrial development within the area. The spur of the suburban growth within Erdington occurred within the nineteenth century and was triggered by the introduction of the railways.

In 1906, Andrew Carnegie who was a wealthy philanthropist donated over £5000 towards the cost of Erdington Library, which was one of ten Carnegie-funded libraries to be built in Birmingham in the early 1900s. The library was designed by John Osborne FRIBA and built by John Barnsley and Sons in the early 1900s and became a designated Grade II listed building in 2012.

Each property is finished in white matt emulsion to the walls and ceiling. The woodwork within each property is finished in white gloss.

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The bathroom is fitted with full height wall tiles to the shower area.

Download – Bathroom Wall & Floor Tiles – Cleaning & Care Guide

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Signs of cracking and shrinkage are normal as your apartment has a ‘drying out’ period of between 9-12 months. Water has been absorbed during construction and it is important that the drying out period is gradual. This can be achieved by:

–  Ensuring that the property is well ventilated.

– Using the heating sparingly during the first few months.

– Reducing condensation as much as possible by covering pans whilst cooking, drying clothes in well ventilated rooms, closing kitchen/bathroom doors to prevent steam from travelling through the property, using extractors, wiping down moisture off surfaces and maintaining a low background heat.

If you are concerned about a crack, then please email a photo by logging an issue on the Seven Capital Information Hub and a response will be provided by our Aftersales team. Ordinarily cracks can be dealt with during normal decoration once the property has dried out, however large cracks of a certain thickness will be covered under warranty.

White deposits may appear on wall surfaces which is called efflorescence. Efflorescence can be caused by the natural seepage of salts used in the construction materials. This should not be of concern, as the marks can be wiped down with a dry stiff brush. It is important not to wash the marks, as it will make the issue worse.

There is an air ventilation system with your property that should be left on at all times. Please see the below information guide for further details:

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Keeping the ventilation system switched on will reduce the moisture produced by everyday activities such as cooking, ironing and showering.

Security

The main entrance door to your property is to a full British Standard specification and is also fire compliant. It is fitted with 3 hinges, a Salto Element Fusion Locking System and a spyhole for your security. Please see the below guide for more information relating to the locking system:

Download – Salto Element Fusion Locking System – Operation Guide

Front doors to the property cannot be replaced without seeking advice from the Managing Agent, Centrick, as this could jeopardise the fire integrity of your property. Please contact the Managing Agent, Centrick for their procedure on how to apply for consent to change the front door to your property.

Intercom System

There is an individual video intercom system within your property that is linked to the main entrance doors to the development. This allows each resident control of visitors into the building. In order to prevent security issues within the development, please do not provide access to anyone who you are not familiar with.

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Fire Safety

A hard-wired smoke detector that has a battery back-up is located within each property. There is also a hard-wired heat alarm that has a battery back-up fitted within the kitchen of each property. The alarms are interlinked throughout the whole development to ensure safety and peace of mind for all occupants.

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Download – Aico Heat Alarm – Product Data Sheet

You should regularly test the detectors by pressing the button on the device and also ensure that the batteries are changed regularly to allow for the detectors to work to their optimum. For your own safety, smoke detectors should not be removed from their fixtures or covered and also need to be well maintained.

There is a full sprinkler system installed into the whole building and within each property. The sprinkler system is designed to activate with the presence of high levels of heat from a fire. The heat from the blaze would then melt the sensor which in turn would activate the sprinkler, discharging water at a rate to contain the fire. Should there be a fire that is affecting the whole building, then the sprinkler system will activate throughout.

The information board located within the reception will provide you with information on where the emergency exits are, as well as the fire emergency procedure for the development. Please ensure that you familiarise yourself with this information. For further information, please contact the Managing Agent, Centrick Property.

Bin stores are located to the right hand side of the development. The bin stores are maintained by the Managing Agent, Centrick who also organise the collection by Birmingham City Council.

It is important to break down any boxes placed in the recycling. Do not overfill the refuse containers, as this will result in them not being collected which may consequently attract vermin.

For further information, please refer to the information board in the reception area of the building or alternatively contact the Managing Agent, Centrick.