A guide to living in East London

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

Practical location, immediate surroundings are nice and well kept. Plethora of good shops and commerce around. Few restaurants.

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

Almost always with a quick response.

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

Everything is pretty transparent.

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

Major supermarkets and convenience stores nearby, which makes daily shopping really easy. The area is also close to lovely green spaces like Barking Park and the riverside walks, perfect for getting outdoors. Barking Station is only a short walk away The neighborhood feels safe and welcoming, with a diverse and vibrant community. The street itself is generally quiet, with very little noise or disturbance. Overall, it’s a really convenient and pleasant place to live

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

I recently moved in and haven’t experienced any problems. A special shout out to Mimi. She has been incredibly friendly, responsive, and professional from the very beginning. She made the entire process smooth, straightforward, and completely stress‑free. It’s rare to come across someone so supportive and attentive.

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

RENZ box is an excellent system that keeps deliveries safe and secure, and ensures parcels arrive smoothly whether you’re at home or away.

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

Living at Fizzy has heaps of perks! It’s perfect for young people who work locally! Good Aspects - Flats are newly renovated - Rent is reasonable given the newly built development and additional perks ie gym included, often ensuite/2 bathrooms - Quick and efficient maintenance repairs - Good communication from building managers Bad Aspects - Carpets/walls in common areas could do with some cleaning - VERY warm outside on the common areas - Antisocial behaviour in the surrounding streets. Often lots of yelling in the evenings, accumulation of young people smoking, drinking and attempting to snatch phones

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

Promptly and efficiently. Mohammed has always come and fixed things with a smile on his face

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

What the flat looked like as there were no accurate photos on the advert and the management team weren’t able to get current photos from the tenants until a week before we moved in

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

Living in this area has been a really positive experience overall. The neighbourhood feels safe, the streets are well‑kept, and there’s a strong sense of community. Day‑to‑day conveniences are close by — shops, cafés, and transport links are all within easy reach, which makes getting around simple. It’s also generally quiet, especially in the evenings, which is great for anyone who values a calm environment. There are a few downsides worth mentioning. Parking can be limited at busy times, and some of the surrounding roads get congested during rush hour. While most amenities are nearby, certain services — like larger supermarkets or gyms — require a slightly longer trip. Occasionally, there can be noise from ongoing development in the wider area, though this tends to be temporary. Overall, it’s a comfortable and well‑connected place to live, with a good balance of convenience and community, and only a few minor drawbacks.

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

Yes. Mostly fine although on one occasion I was told issue was fixed but return home to find it hadn’t be.

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

How close Newham way was to the development but noise is fine with windows shut

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

We were new to London and struggled to find suitable accommodation. The transport links are exceptional, a few steps away from the station and only 3 stops to London City airport making it very convenient to travel. The grocery stores are plentiful and well stocked to suit our needs.

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

I had a blocked sink and the matter was attended to efficiently and swiftly

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

I wish I had met Mariya sooner, it would have saved me alot of stress