A guide to living in Greater London

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

Well‑located in the Center with great public transport and a wide choice of nearby restaurants and amenities.

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

The team acted quickly and arranged temporary accommodation until the issue was resolved.

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

Check‑in was smooth. There was good information provided before check‑in.

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

Author is located in Kings Cross with excellent connectivity. It is within walking distance of King’s Cross and St Pancras stations, offering convenient transport links across London and beyond. The surrounding area has a wide range of restaurants, cafés and supermarkets, making daily life very convenient. The neighbourhood feels vibrant and diverse, with access to public spaces and green areas nearby. As it is in a central location, there can occasionally be some street noise during busy hours. However, the overall convenience and accessibility of the area are significant advantages.

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

The management team has generally been responsive and professional. Front desk staff are approachable and willing to assist. In particular, Edson has been helpful and patient when dealing with queries, providing clear communication and practical support when needed. Overall, issues are addressed in a structured and reassuring manner.

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

Before moving in, it would have been helpful to better understand how busy the surrounding area can be during peak hours and how shared facilities are managed during high usage periods. As the development is centrally located, this is understandable, but having clearer expectations from the start would make the transition smoother.

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

The local area is generally convenient. It is about 10 min walk from the underground station, which takes about 30min to central London. There is a small Tesco and big Asda within walking distance. There isn’t much noise since the area is quiet.

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

Repairs are responded to very quickly; this has not really applied to my situation since the apartment is brand new and I have not had many repair requests. The only issues I raised were explained as being related to the original design and may not be possible to change.

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

There aren’t many different types of restaurants nearby, so if you want more variety, you’ll need to go into central London.

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

Canary Wharf is clean and tidy with excellent shopping and restaurants. Public transport easily accessible across London. An amazing place to live.

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

Yes as above and dealt with the problem professionally and efficiently. I have had a few issues and not had any problem sorting them out and this has been acted on quickly .

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

I have been happy with the apartment and facilities. I would say though the biggest let down is the gym. Not much equipment for leg day!

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

In this area, there aren’t many shops, restaurants, or bars nearby, but transport links are good with the underground easily accessible. Parking is practically non-existent, with no spaces available.

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

The building management team has been extremely responsive and efficient. There’s a handy app to report any issues in the apartment, and the team quickly arranges maintenance to fix them. Communication is clear, they are approachable, and we always feel listened to and supported. Overall, we are genuinely very satisfied with how proactive and reliable the management has been.

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

street parking is nearly impossible, so if you have a car, consider the building parking. There aren’t many spots, and it costs extra.