A guide to living in East London

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

There are plenty of local shops and supermarkets nearby, including ASDA, which is only a short walk away. Transport links are excellent, with frequent buses and easy access to major routes, making commuting simple. The neighbourhood is generally calm, with good parking availability and reliable bin collections. I rarely experienced any anti‑social behaviour or noise disturbances, which made the area feel safe and comfortable. After moving away, I realised just how convenient this location was, and I am genuinely considering returning.

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

The building management team were consistently responsive and supportive whenever I raised an issue. Whether it was a small request or something that needed urgent attention, Mohammed and Hassan always handled it promptly and professionally. They communicated updates clearly and followed through until the issue was resolved. Their level of service was exceptional and one of the main reasons I enjoyed living in the development for 3 years.

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

I wish I had known just how well‑managed and comfortable the development was before moving in. After living here for 3 years and then relocating to a different place, the difference became very clear. The convenience of the location, the excellent management team, and the overall quality of the building are things I truly appreciate in hindsight. Knowing this earlier would have made the decision to move in even easier—and it’s why I am now considering returning.

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

The location in Canning Town is a real advantage—being right next to the station makes commuting extremely convenient. There are also great grocery options nearby, including Morrisons and Lidl, along with plenty of good restaurants, so everything you need is close by. It’s a very well-connected and convenient area to live in. The only drawback is that apartments facing the main road can experience quite a bit of noise, especially when the balcony doors are open, which is something to keep in mind.

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

Yes, they have an app on which we can raise issues and they respond through it

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

I just wished i would have noticed the noise on opening the balcony doors before

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

Very close to large Tesco shop, not far away from Stratford shopping center , several large parks are close to the property. Great for dog owners.

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

Very helpful and dog friendly staff, thanks to Helga for help with Rocky :) and showing all the facilities in the apartment.

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

The building has also additional storage areas which might be very practical if you have more things .

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

My wife and I love living in the Alma in Aldgate. Commuting from here is incredibly easy with tube stops at Aldgate East, Aldgate, and Liverpool not far away. There are so many great, affordable restaurants nearby as well that we can easily walk to on Commercial St and Brick Ln. Great pubs as well, the Culpeper and the Buxton are our favorites.

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

They are always responsive and do their best to address any issues that we’ve had right away.

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

Large Sainsburys, Waitrose, and Iceland supermarkets are all within easy walking distance from the Alma. Getting to Heathrow is super easy - from Aldgate East take the District line east to Whitechapel, then change to the Elizabeth line and head west to Heathrow. Usually takes about an hour.

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

The area is safe and clean. Great connectivity with tube station less than a minute’s walk away and multiple bus stops within a 5 minutes walk. Major stores and a gym group within walking distance.

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

Simona, Darek and Helga are all extremely friendly, responsive and thoughtful. They go above and beyond to make sure the residents stay is as comfortable as possible. Any issues raised are resolved at the earliest possible occasion.

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

I wish I had known about the bus connectivity sooner because that would’ve made commuting more convenient.