A guide to living in City

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

While the location is well-connected and the communal garden in the centre of the development is a nice idea in theory, in practice it often becomes a hotspot for anti-social behaviour at night. There have been repeated late-night and early-morning gatherings with loud conversations or parties that disturb residents’ peace and sleep. Despite the presence of 24/7 security and concierge staff, little seems to be done to prevent or address these disturbances. The lack of proper enforcement has made the environment feel neglected, and unfortunately, this undermines the intended sense of community and peace.

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

I should have never bought an off-plan property—especially not from Berkeley Group. On the surface everything looked appealing, but the reality has been years of defects, mismanagement, and broken promises. I would advise future buyers to be extremely cautious.

What is the best feature of your home:

I chose a south-facing apartment with a spacious balcony overlooking the communal garden. While it has great potential for enjoyment, ongoing construction noise over the years has unfortunately kept it mostly unused.

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

Lots of great independent restaurants and bars nearby. Lots of noise from the street. Parking is very limited around here.

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

Heating bill keeps rising despite gas rates going down.

What is the best feature of your home:

Just a regular non descript new build. No ooutstanding features.

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

Excellent área, good transport and to near schools, hospital, supermarkets. Only 5 minutes St Pautl Cathedral

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

Good reputación od one housing group , this complex is very near central london

What is the best feature of your home:

Only refurnished bsthroom and kitchen, the unita have more 10 years gave good condition but will better exhange

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

It’s quiet around, but all 3 tube stations are far away. Shops are pretty close. The area itself is unsafe — recently one person was murdered and a few residents reported being robbed / threatened. Council isn’t particularly good removing waste, especially recyclable — sometimes it takes more than a week.

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

Yes, never experienced problems with the management

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

Not particularly safe neighborhood, Problems with hot water

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

Good selection of local shops, restaurants, bars, markets and parks nearby. Lots of traffic noise from the street. Parking is very limited.

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

Poor response and very poor maintenance from the building management company.

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

Wish I would know the sound insulation is so bad. You can hear neighbours' dog and music all the time.