A guide to living in Borough of Newham

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

It has been really nice living in fortune dock grainger. The team are very lovely Jaime, Louis, Jennifer, and Loong. The area is really great super convenient close to station and super market. No traffic noise so far.

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

It was great living here, the management team take care of issues nicely and quick

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

Lovely neighboouhood, I wish I have moved here sooner

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

The location is extremely convenient, with the mainline tube and bus stations just one minute away, as well as shops, a gym, and other local amenities all within close proximity. Despite being next to the station, there is no noticeable noise. Bin disposal is slightly inconvenient as the bins are located outside the building. There is no on-site parking, however the concierge is able to provide a temporary parking space for a van when moving in or out.

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

Management Team are very friendly and responstive.

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 that apartments on the opposite side directly face neighbouring properties, which can result in reduced privacy. The existing blinds are opaque, which mean you often have to choose between maintaining privacy and allowing natural light into the rooms. Semi-transparent or privacy blinds that still let light through would be a useful improvement.

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

I really love the building. It's well managed. Clean and staff are great. The area is right beside the station and it's well connected.

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

They've been quick with their responses and solved them asap

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

There's really nothing in particular I wish I knew

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

Good: Shops (Sainsbury's, Nisa, Waitrose), proximity to Westfield mall, restaurants, bars. Green, spacious, open-air community.

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

They responded promptly and had it resolved within a day or two.

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

There was a theft problem in the area (primarily phone thefts), although that has reduced now

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

We have recently moved into the area and our first impressions are largely positive. The neighbourhood feels welcoming and community-focused, with good access to local amenities such as shops, schools, public transport, and green spaces. We have found people to be friendly and supportive, which has helped us settle in more easily. As we are still new, there are some challenges we are adjusting to, such as learning the local services and transport routes, and at times the area can be busy or noisy. However, these are normal aspects of moving somewhere new, and overall we feel the positives outweigh the negatives. We are hopeful that, as we become more established, we will continue to feel more connected and settled in the community.

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

Building management has responded very fast and professionally to any issues we have raised. A special thank you to Paul, who has been especially helpfu

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

One thing we wish we had known more about before moving in is the parking arrangements. While everything was explained, it is something that becomes clearer once you are actually living here. My tip to new neighbours would be to familiarise themselves early with the parking rules and options available, as this makes settling in much easier overall.