A guide to living in East London

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

The area is not the best I’ve seen. Gets a little sticky especially evening time. Some weird people around. Great local store tho (Nisa) 👍 nice people working there

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

Had an issue during winter time upon return to London. The issue was resolved a month later, which is highly underwhelming considering the severity of the problem

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

Honestly just wish I knew what kind of area that was. Other than that I was happy with everything

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

High quality of living atmosphere. Shops and restaurant are around, walking distance to the Elizebeth park

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

Really good service. Paul solved the bathtub blocking issues and showed me how the ac system worked. Professional and friendly.

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

There is well maintained swimming pool and gym in the main building.

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

The local area is generally nice and convenient, with many shops, cafes and transport links nearby. However, there are not too many affordable places, and some restaurants or local options can feel quite expensive. The street is usually manageable, although traffic and noise can sometimes be annoying.

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

Building management usually processes maintenance requests quite quickly, which I appreciate. I would especially like to mention Paul from the maintenance team, who was extremely kind and helpful. His one visit was more effective than several previous visits from other team members. He promptly repaired the armchair that came with the apartment, explained the full air flow system, fixed the dust issue, and also gave useful advice about the oven.

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

I wish I had known that water outages and WiFi being unstable could be an issue in the building. This month, the whole complex was left completely without water around five times, sometimes continuously for a few days. This has been very inconvenient and stressful, especially because water is such a basic necessity.

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

Canning Town is a very well-connected area with access to 3 tube and rail lines, making commuting into central London and Canary Wharf really convenient. There are lots of local supermarkets, gyms, cafés, and other amenities right on your doorstep, which makes day-to-day living very easy. The area also continues to develop, with plenty of new shops and restaurants opening nearby. Despite being well connected, the area generally feels safe and convenient, and we’ve found it a great place to live.

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

We haven’t had to raise many issues so far, but any questions or small requests we’ve had have been handled quickly and professionally. The management team, especially Maria, has always been friendly, responsive, and helpful.

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

Honestly, there haven’t been any major surprises. If anything, we wish we had known how convenient the area is and how good the communal spaces and overall management would be, as it exceeded our expectations. It’s also been great having so many shops, gyms, and transport links nearby.

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!