A guide to living in East London

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

Canary Wharf, Canning Town and Stratford are nearby. Many local shops, sport grounds and other activities in the area.

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

Lia is just amazing, she responded to all the concerns raised with speed and quality. Other team members are friendly and helpful, but Lia is the best!

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

That there is an amazing rooftop where you can have a lot of fun with your friends!

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There are corner shops with a large market close by. There’s is minimal noise and traffic around the area.

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

They have sent over engineers and technicians to resolve the issues.

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

I knew pretty much everything before moving in as I did a physical viewing.

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

Living at Abbeville Apartments has been a positive experience overall. The development is modern, well maintained and has useful amenities including a gym, resident lounge and communal spaces, which help create a friendly community feel. The location is very convenient, with Barking Station only a short walk away, making it easy to get into Central London or Canary Wharf. There are plenty of local shops, supermarkets, cafés and restaurants nearby, and having Asda next door is especially useful for day-to-day shopping. The area is lively and multicultural, with good access to parks and open spaces nearby. Transport links are one of the strongest points, although trains and buses can become crowded during rush hour. Like many busy London areas, there can occasionally be traffic noise on the main roads and parking spaces are sometimes limited. Bin collections are generally reliable and the building management is responsive, though the surrounding high street can feel busy at weekends. Overall, it’s a convenient place to live with strong transport connections and good local amenities.

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

The building management team has generally responded promptly and professionally to any issues raised. Mohammed, Samson and Hassan have all been particularly helpful, approachable and responsive when dealing with maintenance requests or resident concerns. Communication is usually clear throughout the process, and most issues are resolved within a reasonable timeframe.

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 into Abbeville Apartments is how busy the surrounding area can feel during peak commuting times, especially around Barking Station and the nearby high street. The transport links are excellent and very convenient, but trains and buses can get crowded during rush hour. I would also recommend checking parking arrangements early if you own a car, as spaces can be limited for both residents and visitors. On the positive side, the sense of community within the building is better than expected, and the resident facilities such as the gym and lounge are genuinely useful. The on-site staff, including Mohammed, Samson and Hassan, are approachable and helpful, which makes settling in and dealing with any issues much easier.

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

Good: Location - great connectivity viaStratford station, convenient and good accessibility to food and groceries (M&S, Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Lidl, Iceland, Poundland, Tariq Halal Meats all within walking distance) Parking - onsite parking only for blue badge holders, for the rest of us we have to park in Westfield or Stratford International. Can't comment on this as I don't own a car. Trash / Recycling - there is a chute for trash and recycling, but they frequently break down, during which residents are required to bring the items to the refuse room ourselves which can be inconvenient / inaccessible depending on the building you are in. Traffic noise depends on which building you are located in. Some units face the train station, some units are much quieter.

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

For minor issues e.g. blocked drainage in the unit they are pretty responsive and efficient. However for bigger and more important issues, they are pretty slow with responses and updates. It takes a few other residents to complain or physically head to the reception before they start sending out comms (repeatedly, it is almost spiteful) to the rest of us.

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

First impression is great, but living here will require some patience, be it for other neighbours or the management.

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Early in the process still but Yasmin has been nothing but helpful. Via email, and especially via phone. Had us sorted in record time and nothing was too much trouble. Can’t go wrong when the onboarding is smooth and trouble free.

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

They have responded usually within the hour and with all the information I asked for

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

Nothing comes to mind, but be careful about the listings on the website, we found sometimes the wrong floor plan was attached - easily solved by asking for the correct ones.