A guide to living in Borough of Greenwich

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

Eltham offers the closest access to a good range of shops, just a short 7–10 minute drive away, which is convenient given the limited number of local options nearby. One of the standout features of the area is its excellent transport links—Kidbrooke train station is easily accessible and provides quick, direct routes into central London, making commuting straightforward and reliable. The area itself feels safe and generally pleasant, making it a solid choice for residents. However, parking is a significant drawback. There are numerous restrictions in place, and the inability to obtain a local parking permit can be frustrating, especially for those who rely on a car. While the location and transport connections are strong positives, the parking situation does detract from the overall convenience of living here.

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

That we can't switch gas supplier. Knowing that we pay a high rate for gas. That the lifts constantly break down. That the hot water and heating constantly breaks down.

What is the best feature of your home:

The kitchen is a good design. As is the bathroom. But the heater in the bathroom was not working for nearly a year before they came and fixed it.

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I like that there are free amenity spaces and booking spaces availability. There is a nice convenient cafe attached aswell (even though it isn't the same owner, it could be better prices)....groceries, there is a waitrose very big just less than 5 mins walk. The opposite way there is 2 other express groceries store. Thats good. The building isnt in the center of cutty sark, so not crowded on the roads. There is the Greenwich park close by aswell thats useful for dog owners. There is a small pach of green(gravel really) for dogs. (There could be more grass thats softer for pets paws).

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

The building management has been consistently reliable and professional. I have not experienced any issues during my time here, and communication has always been clear and timely. Maintenance requests, when needed, are handled efficiently. Overall, the service provided has met expectations and contributed to a smooth and hassle-free living experience

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

There is nothing significant I wish I had known before moving in. The experience has been straightforward and met expectations from the start. All key information was provided clearly, and there have been no surprises or issues. Overall, the transition into the property was smooth, and everything has functioned as anticipated.

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For those by the river the views are delight. Security concerns are excellent and the cared for green and colourful spaces around the development are somewhat unique, upmarket and joyful. Quick access to supermarkets, street market, shops, eateries and a variety of transport options is a convenient bonus. The opening of the Elizabeth Line makes this a very desirable place to live.

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

Service charges seem high but compare favourably against other London Boroughs.

What is the best feature of your home:

Magnificent views, lovely grounds. Woolwich Works and Punchdrunk Theatre add greatly to the cultural ambiance.

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Very close to transport links - bus stops that go into central from right outside the building and overground station making it so easy to get into the city! Love the feel of the area, not quite as busy as central but still lots going on in the neighborhood, loads of nice shops/ restaurants/ cafes in Greenwich and bars/ markets in Deptford. River is so close so easy to go for a nice long walk, or in Greenwich Park, making it easy to get out in nature

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

Any maintenance issues we’ve had were sorted within a couple days at most, and the maintenance team is always very friendly and professional.

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The community of neighbours is honestly really lovely and it’s so worth putting yourself out there to meet them!

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We moved in just over a year ago now and have been in love with our Home since day 1. The building is well maintained, never an issue and the team onsite are super helpful. All the facilities are excellent, and we may well have one of the best home gyms in the market. On top of this the location of Greenwich is perfect, taking me 10 mins to commute to London Bridge for work and we pretty much have everything we need on our doorstep. Couldn't imagine living anywhere else so we recently extended our lease by another 3 years. There's also a lot of great local shops, bars and restaurants aswell as schools and parks.

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

Anything that we've needed help with has been managed and resolved very quickly without issue, and the building are very proactive on maintenance and keep us well informed.

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

Good things are low cost to run vs other apartment buildings. 2 bed 2 persons costs approx £100 a month in utilities vs other places where Ive paid substantially more.