A guide to living in Acton

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

Constant trash around the building blowing down the road; residents dump furniture, mattresses on the road. Horrendous! The owners do not care and do not engage with local councillors to catch the culprits. CCTV is not working?

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

No one is responding to anything Where is the landlord and why is he avoiding talking to Ealing council about the trash around the house? This is environmental crime

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

Trash trash trash all around Where is the landlord and why is he avoiding talking to Ealing council about the trash around the house? This is environmental crime

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There is a wide range of local grocery shops nearby, but the choice of food restaurants, bars and open spaces is a bit farther away (perhaps 25-30 min walking distance)

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

Yes, I had a few maintenance issues and the building management team is decently responsive to issues.

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

Nothing surprising, all aspects of the property met my expectations.

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My feedback regarding the area is not related to the building itself, location is perfect considering transport availability and several grocery stores around. However, Acton area is not safe for woman especially in the evening time, there’s also an issue with packages thieves that has affected myself and some of my neighbors.

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

Management team has been responding on time and was very helpful at all occasions.

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

I wish I knew more about the area crime level and probably that is my only concern.

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Living in this area has both its positives and a few downsides. One of the best things is how well connected it is to transport links. Buses and trains are easily accessible, making commuting or getting around very convenient. The area is also close to Heathrow Airport, which is a huge advantage for frequent travellers. Shops, supermarkets, and other amenities are within easy reach, so running daily errands is quick and simple. There's a good selection of local stores and larger shopping centres nearby. Like many busy areas, traffic can build up during peak times. But overall, the convenience of transport links, accessibility to shops, and proximity to the airport make this a very practical and well-connected place to live.

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

The building management has always been very responsive and helpful whenever I’ve raised any issues. They are easy to contact and usually respond quickly, often resolving problems within a short time. They are approachable, friendly, and take residents' concerns seriously, which makes dealing with any issues stress-free. Overall, I’ve been very satisfied with how efficiently and professionally they handle any problems that come up.

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

One thing I wish I had known before moving in is that there can be quite a bit of noise from traffic, especially during busy times. You do hear cars honking and the occasional sirens from emergency vehicles, which isn't always noticeable during a short viewing but becomes more apparent once you’ve settled in. That said, the convenience of the location really makes up for it — transport links are excellent, especially for getting to central London and Heathrow. I’d also recommend new neighbours make full use of the on-site gym and amenities — they’re always clean and well maintained, which adds real value to living here.

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the best are the transport links, it's very easy to get to London center, but the cons are the traffic noise at all time day and night, the dirty streets, there are no bin letters enough, there are a lot of glass bottles broken everywhere, the green areas are completely neglected, and there are no possibilities (in real life) to get a parking space or to park near of the building.

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

In my experience, since we took the flat I had to report a problem with one of the windows (it doesn't close) they sent someone to check it, but unfortunately he told me that it needed to be fixed from outside and he depended from the management to do the repairs (to get the confirmation), and never happened, the window still doesn't close.

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

It would have been nice to know that the traffic noise is very loud all day and night, the streets and pavements are always dirty and the green areas outside the building are completely neglected. And that you cannot get a parking space in the building in more than a year, so you have to manage te get a parking (far) because there are no possibilities even on the streets.