A guide to living in Greater London

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Disappointing

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Best places to live in Greater London

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219 Baker, NW1

By ila

5

5.00

(16 reviews)

219 Baker offers an exceptional rental lifestyle in the heart of Marylebone. Offering bespoke services and amenities, including on-site maintenance, a concierge service, a state-of-the-art gym and around-the-clock security.
1st

Ranked 1st out of 687 in Greater London

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Ferry Island, N17

By Related Argent

5

5.00

(14 reviews)

Ferry Island is a new build-to-rent development in Tottenham Hale, offering contemporary apartments with resident-focused amenities, including concierge, co-working spaces, a gym, screening room, rooftop terraces, resident lounges and more. Located one minute from Tottenham Hale station and just 11 minutes from King's Cross St Pancras, Ferry Island combines exceptional connectivity with unrivalled views across the city and proximity to Walthamstow Wetlands.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 687 in Greater London

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The Eades, E17

By Way of Life

4.97

4.97

(21 reviews)

The Eades is a new development in Walthamstow managed by Way of Life, offering a mix of studios, 1 bed and 2 bed apartments. Residents have access to range of facilities including a 24-hour gym, yoga studio, co-working spaces, roof terraces, and more
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 687 in Greater London

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Author, N1C

By Related Argent

Award winner 2025

4.95

4.95

(184 reviews)

Author King's Cross is a brand new, Build-To-Rent development in King’s Cross, one of London’s most connected locations. It offers a collection of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, furnished and unfurnished, with flexible tenancies to suit your lifestyle. In addition, there are a range of lifestyle amenities including a resident's lounge, fitness centre, co-working spaces and a private dining room. Author offers exclusive resident events and is pet-friendly.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 687 in Greater London

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Momento Hayes, UB3

By Greystar

Award winner 2025

4.93

4.93

(99 reviews)

Experience a range of exclusive resident amenities at Momento Hayes, including a fully equipped on-site gym, games room, stylish co-working spaces, and even a dedicated pet spa for your furry companions. Plus, with Central London just 20 minutes away, you’re perfectly placed to enjoy everything the capital has to offer.
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Ranked 5th out of 687 in Greater London

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Reviews marked with a green tick show tenants whose residency we have been able to verify. Those that could not be verified are marked 'unverified'.

Balaj (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Aquifer House, IG1

Oct 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

A Wonderful Place

Balaj (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Aquifer House, IG1

Oct 2026

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

What I appreciate most is the combination of a great location, a comfortable living environment, and people who genuinely care about keeping things running smoothly. These little things make a house feel more like a home.

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

One thing that truly sets Aquifer House apart is the excellent maintenance service. A special mention goes to Paul, the maintenance person, who deserves real appreciation for his professionalism, helpful attitude, and quick response whenever something needs fixing. It’s reassuring to know that issues are taken seriously and repairs are handled promptly. Paul’s dedication makes a real difference and shows how much good service can improve the experience of living in a building.

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

Aquifer House is a place I would happily recommend to anyone looking for a pleasant home in Ilford.


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Ol (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Aquifer House, IG1

Oct 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Good for traveling

Ol (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Aquifer House, IG1

Oct 2026

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

Ilford is very specific for its vibes. There are some good places around for eating and shopping. Very well placed.

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

For me its effective and very responsive management. Always happy to help. Paul is special person you wanna have around anytime you need anything. And I mean anything. That guy can help you from problems with heating to painting, furniture, doors, windows. Everything. Very knowledgeable person, always with smile and happy to help and explain what's and where is the problem.

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

Traffic can be little bit hectic. People in neighborhood can be sometimes too loud.


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Eli (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Aquifer House, IG1

Oct 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Well Maintained

Eli (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Aquifer House, IG1

Oct 2026

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

Ilford is quite nice. Shops, couple of good pubs and bars around, they are pretty old-school. Giving it nice vibes.

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

Building management is very effective. Paul is on his tiptoes, you can call him or send a message and he's always around to help you! Feeling special!

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

Parking... Parking can be little bit problematic...


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S Ahmed (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Author, N1C

Oct 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Didnt want to move but family got bigger

S Ahmed (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Author, N1C

Oct 2026

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

This was my first family home. My son was born here. this place holds many memories for me. The management team are amazing Marija sergey Jacob afra were 10/10 professional but still after 3 years they felt like family.

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

Instantly concierge arrive withing minutes of raising a concern.

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

There’s not much I can say. I wish I had known before it was a pleasant experience from start to finish, and I would live here again.


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Tenant S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

219 Baker, NW1

Oct 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Great location, safe place to be

Tenant S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

219 Baker, NW1

Oct 2026

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

We love how everything is close by. Kitti and the rest of the team are always very helpful and available if you need them. Having a gym on site also is a great but could be bigger and the parking within the building is very convenient. The events are another fantastic addition like the wine and cheese evenings are a brilliant idea. It helps to create a welcoming community atmosphere. Just off Baker Street on Marylebone High Street, you can find the most beautiful bookshop in London highly recommended to visit.

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

We had a minor issue but it was resolved very quickly. The team was extremely helpful, responsive, and professional. Great service!

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

Everything has been great so far and staff very attentive and helpful.


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