Bow embodies that fierce East End community spirit, while also being in close proximity to central London; so it’s a top choice for renting or buying if you want somewhere with lots of character that’s easily accessible. Read on to discover the developments that are rated as the best places to live in Bow and to see reviews from residents who own or rent in Bow.
Nice flat, building still under construction
There’s a big Tesco next door and the District line is just across the road.
Quite a quiet area, not much going on in terms of restaurants, bars, cafe’s but it’s nice, quiet & green with Hackney Wick and Stratford a 25 min walk away.
Main road outside but once the windows are closed the flat is soundproofed.
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The flat itself is well furnished and looks really nice.
I did have some issues with my flat when I moved in
– door handle lock wasn’t attached on move in day which was a Friday, when i realised in the evening the office was then shut until the Monday so I couldn’t lock my door all weekend until I got a response.
– Issues with wiring for internet.
– Postcode on my contract being wrong and only finding out after I queried it weeks later.
I first viewed in July and then moved in August, Was told both of these months that the facilities (reception, roof, lounges) would be done by mid September and they’re still not done now in mid October and there haven’t been any updates or comms sent out to residents by management. Walking past the front the reception doesn’t look anywhere near done.
No parcel lockers or mailbox until reception is completed. To be fair to staff they usually do a good job in signing for parcels but sometimes they’re missed and you can wait awhile to receive your psot from Royalmail – I had to chase to get my new bank card because it wasn’t given to me.
Hopefully once reception is completed it will feel a bit nicer walking in to the building.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
That the construction work would go on for so long. It would be nice just to have simple things like a mailbox.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Yes – things do get sorted and the staff are helpful although if staff aren’t working on the weekend then you have to wait for a response.