A guide to living in Greater London

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

The location is great overall. King’s Cross has a really nice atmosphere and pretty much everything you need nearby, lots of restaurants and cafés, Waitrose, and plenty of other places within walking distance. It’s a very convenient area to live in, and having Santander bikes nearby is useful too. There’s only one bus route right by the development, but overall public transport is obviously very good around King’s Cross. Having parking in the building is also a huge plus for us. Honestly, without it we probably wouldn’t have chosen to live here. The main downside is driving anywhere outside London. Whether you’re heading north, south, east or west, it can easily take an hour just to properly get out of London. That’s probably the biggest negative of the location for me, but overall the positives definitely outweigh it.

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

Extremely well. Every issue we’ve raised has been dealt with quickly, efficiently and in a really friendly way. When we first moved in, there were a few small marks on the walls, and someone came and repainted them. Whenever there’s been a minor issue, like a light needing to be replaced, it’s been sorted very quickly. The best example was when our dishwasher broke. Someone came to look at it almost immediately and tried to repair it. When it turned out that it couldn’t be fixed, they replaced the whole dishwasher with a new one the next day. So far, every single problem we’ve had has been resolved, usually very quickly and without us having to chase anyone. I’m genuinely very impressed with how responsive the management team is.

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

One thing that actually worried me during our first viewing was a smell from the bin area on the floor. I remember wondering whether that was just how the corridors normally smelled. After moving in, though, I realised it must have been a temporary issue (something had probably been blocked or needed cleaning) because it was sorted and hasn’t been a problem since. The corridors normally smell absolutely fine. I also wish I’d known how available the common areas would actually be. During the viewing, I assumed that with so many residents you might constantly be competing for the cinema, lounges and other shared spaces. In reality, they’re surprisingly quiet and you can almost always use them when you want to. That has been a really nice surprise. We viewed three different apartments in the building before choosing ours. One slightly unusual thing I noticed is that the empty apartments actually showed better than some of the occupied ones we viewed. Obviously that depends entirely on the previous tenant, but if I were viewing again I’d definitely try to look past how someone currently lives in the apartment and focus on the apartment itself.

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

There is one excellent local shop nearby that stocks a wide variety of items. However, variety is highly limited as it is the only option in the immediate area, with few other amenities or open spaces within easy walking distance.

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

The building management team is highly helpful and responsive, quickly addressing any problems or issues raised by residents. Whenever maintenance or general concerns are reported, they handle them effectively and ensure everything is sorted out smoothly. Their proactive support makes living here incredibly stress-free.

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

The surrounding area is very quiet with limited social or recreational activities, meaning there isn't much to do right on your doorstep. While the building itself is fantastic, new neighbours should know that you will likely need to travel to other neighborhoods for a vibrant nightlife, dining variety, or weekend entertainment.

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

Beaufort Park offers far more than I initially expected, with plenty of amenities, shops, green space and useful facilities nearby. It feels like a complete package and makes living here even more rewarding.

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

We had some wardrobe and electrical issues at one point, and the maintenance team were sent over to deal with them without hassle. Although it can sometimes take a while for a maintenance request to be logged and picked up...

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

Thought the area was just a fancy bubble but apparently, lots of amenities are available. Beaufort park itself is a complete package. Makes living here very rewarding!

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

I’m happy with the cleaning service, every time they do good service. The address is located at good place.

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

They reply very quickly, and solve the problem straight away.

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

I have already known everything on the day of viewing, so no comments on this.

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

I’ve had a very positive experience with Dolphin Square so far. The development is well maintained, well located and has a professional feel. As first time renters in the UK we naturally had a lot of questions and Atikah Zara was an amazing support for us. She always got back to us really quickly, explained everything clearly and made us feel very comfortable from the start. She was lovely and made the whole process a positive experience for us. Would highly recommend Dolphin Square.

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

We’ve had a completely seamless experience so far, but whenever we’ve had any questions, everything has been handled quickly and professionally.

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

One thing I really appreciate is how helpful and responsive the team is. I never worry when something comes up because I know they’ll be on it straight away, which is incredibly reassuring and makes living here feel very easy.