A guide to living in East London

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

Canning Town has recently been redeveloped, there are only a few shops at the moment but there are a few empty units so I am sure there will be more to come.

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

Always resolved within 24 hours, communication is great.

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

There was lots of information shared, so I don’t have anything to add here.

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

It is calm area, not noise from trains, underground or etc. A few minutes walk you are next to the nice river and green area to walk.

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

I wish I have searched more, especially not new builds. Especially from other than Berkely. The prices the do doesn't worth it. Also they are not supportive at all.

What is the best feature of your home:

My view. I'm in 10th floor and I have a good view.

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

So far, Canning Town is a great place to live. It’s so well connected and the building is so close to the tube and DLR. There seems to be a good amount of supermarkets and restaurants nearby. The location on the main road can get noisy.

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

Yes Emma has been so helpful. Any issues or questions have been dealt with and efficiently and quickly.

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

Nothing yet as only on day 1! Will keep in mind to make not of anything.

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

We have lived at Argo Apartments by Grainger (E16 1YD) for around a year and overall it has been a very convenient place to live. Canning Town station (Jubilee Line and DLR) is within walking distance, providing quick access to Canary Wharf and central London, and Custom House (Elizabeth Line) is also nearby for wider connections. There are three supermarkets located directly downstairs, making daily shopping very easy. Waste disposal is also very convenient with bins located on-site.

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

Paul and Angela have been great to deal with during our tenancy. They are always approachable, polite and quick to respond whenever we needed assistance. The whole experience has been much smoother thanks to their help and professionalism. Would definitely recommend.

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

One thing we would have liked to know before moving in is how much the area is still actively developing. While the building itself is modern and well-managed, there is occasionally some road maintenance and construction work in the surrounding area, which can lead to minor daytime noise. However, this is generally not disruptive and feels like a normal part of a developing neighbourhood.

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

The location is very convenient. Canning Town Underground and bus station are right downstairs, which makes commuting very easy. There are also several useful shops nearby, including Lidl, a large Morrisons and Tian Tian Market, so daily grocery shopping is very straightforward. The area feels relatively safe, with many working professionals living around, and there are also places such as Starbucks, McDonald’s, a few restaurants and small pubs nearby. Bin disposal is located just outside the building using the communal street-level waste containers, but there are plenty of bins available, so it is generally convenient.

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

The building management team has generally responded quickly and professionally whenever we contacted reception by email. Paul and Angela have been especially helpful, as they were able to understand our questions clearly and explain the next steps in a friendly and practical way. For maintenance issues, it was useful that there is an on-site engineer. For example, when we had an issue with the sink, someone came to check and help quite quickly. Some issues that required an external electrician took a bit longer, but Paul helped to confirm the problem and arrange the repair, which we appreciated.

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

Some flats face the River Lea, and I heard the view can be really nice. I do wish we had had a flat facing that side, as it would have made the living experience even better. A practical thing to know is the hot water control. There is an electronic control panel on the living room wall, and one of the hot water switches is there. It took us a little while to figure it out at the beginning, so if you are confused, it is better to ask the apartment team directly.