A guide to living in East London

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

It is so convenient living here. The location is fantastic with grocery shops and restaurants within a 2-5 minute walk. Canning Town tube station is also within just a 1-2 minute walk away- practically right in front of the building! There is ample of parking within the Morrison’s car park which is also convenient. The community around the building and shops is nice with many young professionals and families. I’ve really enjoyed all the conveniences here.

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

Any problems or issues we’ve had were well received and actions were immediately taken. It is very easy to log on issues on the app and the team is very helpful.

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

Be aware of the construction and traffic noises because it is a high traffic, and rapidly developing area!

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

The area is incredibly well connected with the underground, DLR, and bus station right opposite the development. There are plenty of shops, restaurants, cafes, and amenities to choose from in the area. I’ve used the underground carpark for 2 years and have had no issues. I’ve not witnessed any anti-social behaviour and feel really safe in the area, particularly with the on-site 24/7 security team based at reception. Bin collections are regular and there’s always space for rubbish. There’s no traffic noise at anti-social hours.

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

The building management team have responded quickly to any issues in the building and the flat itself. The team are incredibly supportive, friendly, and helpful! They have made staying in the building a pleasure.

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

The development has changed and been updated for the better since I moved here in 2024. Grainger seem quite committed to upgrading things regularly. I wish I’d known about the outdoor terrace when I’d moved in, it’s great in the summer months!

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

The area is very convenient and has a good mix of shops, restaurants and cafes, so daily life is easy.

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

The building management team has usually been helpful and responsive whenever I raised an issue. They communicated clearly and dealt with things in a reasonable amount of time.

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 how much the quality of the staff would shape the experience of living here. A typical viewing can show you the building and facilities, but it cannot really show how friendly, patient and helpful the reception and management team are in daily life. That has made a big difference for me. I would also say that if you ever have a question or small issue, it is worth speaking to reception, because they are approachable and usually very helpful.

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

The range of amenities surrounding the complex is very good. Three well known supermarkets close by. Very good access to the DLR train line.

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

This is a let down. I was put into a unit which was not 1. Clean and 2. Signed off by the general manager. There are issues with my unit which have still not been fixed after three weeks.

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

I had not fully appreciated how central the complex was to train stations and general facilities

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

The area’s location is fantastic. We cycle to central London and it’s quicker than the tube. For the tube, you have access to the city in 3 stops and it’s walking distance to Canary Wharf. There’s Tesco open late so it’s very accessible. We have not had any issues at all and we would stay again.

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

The team were great. Faisal in particular helped us from day 1, from moving in to our checkout. If there was ever an issue it was resolved literally the same day. This really improved the quality of our stay.

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

The Fizzy community is great, all the neighbours are also professionals and help each other out. We will miss the community in the building!