A guide to living in Greater London

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

the positives are the kind and helpful staff from maintenance, concierge to management. the maple is a welcoming environment. All the staff have been helpful, I want to highlight Cosmin who works on the front desk, he has gone over his job responsibilities to make my living comfortable from personally helping me turn on the water of my apartment after his shift had finished.

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

I raised issues I had and they were attended to promptly.

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

I wish I would have known where all the costa coffees are close to me

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

There are corner shops with a large market close by. There’s is minimal noise and traffic around the area.

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

They have sent over engineers and technicians to resolve the issues.

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

I knew pretty much everything before moving in as I did a physical viewing.

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

Living at Abbeville Apartments has been a positive experience overall. The development is modern, well maintained and has useful amenities including a gym, resident lounge and communal spaces, which help create a friendly community feel. The location is very convenient, with Barking Station only a short walk away, making it easy to get into Central London or Canary Wharf. There are plenty of local shops, supermarkets, cafés and restaurants nearby, and having Asda next door is especially useful for day-to-day shopping. The area is lively and multicultural, with good access to parks and open spaces nearby. Transport links are one of the strongest points, although trains and buses can become crowded during rush hour. Like many busy London areas, there can occasionally be traffic noise on the main roads and parking spaces are sometimes limited. Bin collections are generally reliable and the building management is responsive, though the surrounding high street can feel busy at weekends. Overall, it’s a convenient place to live with strong transport connections and good local amenities.

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

The building management team has generally responded promptly and professionally to any issues raised. Mohammed, Samson and Hassan have all been particularly helpful, approachable and responsive when dealing with maintenance requests or resident concerns. Communication is usually clear throughout the process, and most issues are resolved within a reasonable timeframe.

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 into Abbeville Apartments is how busy the surrounding area can feel during peak commuting times, especially around Barking Station and the nearby high street. The transport links are excellent and very convenient, but trains and buses can get crowded during rush hour. I would also recommend checking parking arrangements early if you own a car, as spaces can be limited for both residents and visitors. On the positive side, the sense of community within the building is better than expected, and the resident facilities such as the gym and lounge are genuinely useful. The on-site staff, including Mohammed, Samson and Hassan, are approachable and helpful, which makes settling in and dealing with any issues much easier.

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

There’s a good range of shops, restaurants and open space. A really nice walking path alongside the river. Transportation is great with Elizabeth line, dlr and the train.

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

I think the whole renting process and the staff is very informative. Parking is a bit of an issue. You need to get a temporary parking permit from the concierge and it’s usually maximum 4 hours stay.

What is the best feature of your home:

I like the balcony, it has a nice river view and I like the water pressure and temperature in the bathroom. And most importantly I love how safe it is to live here.

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

Bad services, poorly managed with no accountability or help when things go wrong which they often do in this building

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

Poorly, often not responding within 48 hours and with no resolution when they do respond. Just empty apologies with no guarantees anything will be done to prevent further issues

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

How frequent issues would arise with the property. Paying £2100 for a one bed with THIS many issues has got to be a psyop to see how far you can push tenants.