Don't move here. Soundproofing is non existent, fittings are cheap and uncomfortable the car park a mess. It's just about acceptable for a short term arrangement. By far the worst problem is trying to get deposits returned. Before you move in do not sign anything until you have gone through the flat with a fine tooth comb. Any problem, however small, and money will be knocked off your deposit. Even then getting the agreed amount returned is far from straightforward. Like many others I am having to resort to the DPS for my flat deposit and the small claims court for the gym key security deposit. If I had known how difficult this would be I would have simply not paid my final month's rent and forfeited the deposit. Raspberry Lettings do not act with any integrity. Details of all the company directors can be found at Companies House including the company secretary who is responsible for the legal oversight of the company. As a solicitor her details are publicly available at the Law Society which is where I am likely to take my complaints.

My partner and I spent one year at Blakeridge Mill and while we were overall happy with our apartment, our experience was completely ruined by the moving out process. There’s no doubt that staff at Raspberry Lettings are more than welcoming, helpful and friendly when moving in to the apartment. However, this changes dramatically when moving out. We were model tenants for the duration of our time at Blakeridge Mill and left the apartment in immaculate condition, for which we were told the full amount of our deposit would be returned. By law, landlords have a duty to return this within 10 working days. Yet we waited 12 long weeks for our deposit to be returned. The deposit for the apartment as well the gym facilities bond came to £1025 which is obviously a large amount of money for people with an average salary. Daily phone calls and emails for 12 weeks with no explanation as to why the money hadn’t been paid caused so much stress and anxiety. Staff were unhelpful, rude, and dismissive over the phone, and clearly did not prioritise the well-being of their previous tenants. The incompetence of the staff at Raspberry Lettings meant we had to threaten legal action and apply for a court date, then our deposit was finally returned. If you bear in mind the owners of Raspberry Lettings are millionaires who bought the Mill for £11million, and have hundreds of tenants paying rent, it seems completely unjust to delay the payment of £1025 for so long to people who certainly are not as wealthy as they are. All in all, Blakeridge Mill may seem like a great place to live, but it is simply not worth the hassle, as outlined in other reviews from people who have had the same problems. Would not recommend

These apartments are housed in a beautiful old mill building with nice original features, but unfortunately that's the only positive I can really find about them. My partner lived here for 12 months, during which time I visited and stayed with him fairly regularly, though we both preferred to spend time at mine instead since his apartment wasn't comfortable. It was a top floor apartment and in summer it was far too hot as it was impossible to get any fresh air in through the tiny amount that the window could be opened, and the bedroom didn't have an outside window at all so it was like trying to sleep in a sweaty greenhouse. In winter it had the opposite problem and was always freezing. I'm not sure whose bright idea it was to put gloss floor tiles in the bathroom but unless you carpet the room with bathmats the chances are you're going to slip over at the first hint of water on the floor. The car park is essentially just a bit of waste land and I had to remember to take old shoes with me when I was staying over so that I didn't ruin my good work shoes in the muddy puddles on the way to my car. Which if you get there after 6pm is going to end up parked quite a long way away due to the lack of spaces. My car got blocked in on several occasions, which was annoying but understandable when it's dark and the parking spaces aren't actually marked so parking becomes a bit of a free for all. The worst thing about the apartments though, and the reason I wouldn't recommend living here to anyone, is the way they tried to keep my boyfriend's deposit at the end of his tenancy. I spent three evenings helping him move out and clean the flat and it was absolutely spotless by the time we'd finished - cleaner than when he moved in and we found items left by the previous tenants in the bedroom and bathroom. Luckily we took photos of everything before he handed the keys back, as they came in handy when Raspberry Lettings tried to withhold his deposit, claiming that the sofa needed cleaning (it didn't) and the worktop needed replacing (it didn't). 5 months after moving out he's finally received his deposit back after having to go through the deposit protection scheme. My advice to anyone who does decide to live here is make sure you receive, check and sign an inventory when you move in and take photos of/report even the tiniest little faults straight away otherwise you'll find yourself being blamed for them and out of pocket or having to go through a great deal of stress when you move out. Or better still, find somewhere else to live with a more reputable management company.

Please read it carefully. I left one star because I can't put zero. I do not recommend this place. The worst problem is trying to get your deposit returned, they refuse to return it inventing endless baseless excuses, you will need help from TDS to get your deposit refund. I receive my deposit about two months later. This is unfair and unacceptable and more when you were a responsible tenant and always paid on time. Also water bills are expensive because the pavilion do not have individual meters. I hope this opinion will be helpful for you. Good Luck!

Was here for 3+ years as I was working in the area, in that time the car park still hasn’t been completed, the stairs up to the property are filthy and they will do anything to not return your deposit. Stated the place smelt of smoke which is impossible as I DO NOT and have NEVER smoked in my life. Stating the hall way needed redecorating due to scuffs and marks on the wall which after 3 + years I don’t know what they are expecting. I would avoid if possible

I have lived here now for three years having moved from London with my work. I can honestly say I have been very well looked after by the team here during my time. The apartments are the highest quality and wouldn’t go amiss back in London. My moving in was made very easy by the team and any problems are sorted out on the same day. Even more impressive is the gym facilities and the pool which i use on a daily basis. I would recommend this complex to anybody who is looking to rent a high spec apartment at affordable prices.

The worst place ever. Avoid this place. Don't deserve no star. Rent is going up after a while. In the building is people who will try to break in your apartment and try your door. Packages stolen etc. Avoid!!!!

The apartments are gorgeous and spacious. The application and move in process was really stress free and easy. I've enjoyed living here so far and it's located perfect for nipping into Batley town centre.