A guide to living in Greater London

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

East Croydon is an excellent location as there are Sainsbury’s local shops within a 5 min walk and a gym in the same area.

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

As stated above, the building management was fantastic - thank you Samira!

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

The utility options within the flat (gas, electricity, WiFi) are extremely limited in that there is no option to shop for another provider of electricity or gas as these are fixed building wide. In terms of WiFi, it is also limited as many providers are not offered in the building.

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

Great for dog walking, getting to local transit stations is a long walk. Overall, not bad but you’d have to be prepared to walk in the rain and be wet to get to work.

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

Quickly and with high levels of effectivity. Overall id score them 9/10

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

communal living costs, levels of energy consumption.

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

The area has a good mix of local shops, cafés, restaurants and pubs within walking distance, ranging from independent spots to well-known chains. Day-to-day essentials like supermarkets, pharmacies and takeaways are easy to access, and there are usually several options for eating out or grabbing coffee nearby. There are also a few pleasant green spaces and small parks within a short walk, which are useful for exercise, relaxing, or walking pets. Transport links are generally very convenient. There are regular bus services nearby and a local rail or Underground station within reasonable walking distance, making it straightforward to travel into central London or other parts of the city. At peak commuting times the trains and buses can get busy, and road traffic can be slow during rush hour, but overall connectivity is a major advantage of the area. Living on the street itself is typically fairly quiet for an urban neighbourhood. Parking can sometimes be limited, particularly in the evenings, and many streets operate permit parking for residents. Bin collections usually run weekly and are reliable as long as bins are put out at the correct time. Like most London areas there may occasionally be some street noise or minor anti-social behaviour late at night near busier roads or pubs, but it is generally manageable. Traffic noise varies depending on proximity to main roads, while residential side streets tend to be much calmer.

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

The building management has generally been responsive and helpful when issues are raised. Communication is clear and they usually acknowledge problems quickly. Most maintenance requests are dealt with within a reasonable timeframe, and updates are provided when needed. Overall, they appear organised and willing to resolve concerns raised by residents.

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 the location can feel slightly awkward at first. It is a bit tucked away, so routes to nearby areas are not always the most direct. It takes a little time to get used to navigating the surrounding streets.

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

Great choices of shops and restaurants. Great transport options too, train to Central London, good distance to tube station, 20 mins to Central London. Security and traffic control is Great specially during event days.

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

Quintain residents team are always available throughout the day with any concerns and always promptly respond to queries.

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

Sometimes the events can disrupt your commute to work or daily life. Although you would adapt to this, it would be wise to visit wembley park on an event day to get a good feel.

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

Very convenient transportation with easy access to some chain stores and local businesses, like Tesco, Starbucks, and some independent cafe and grocery stores.

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

The management team responds and deals with the maintenance requirements very quickly. But the frond desk is very busy with touring new tenants, and relatively not very actively respond to emails.

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

I wish I had know that the detail of the facility in the apartment.