A guide to living in Borough of Islington

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

Lovely corner of Islington that is well connected to transit, super convenient with shops and groceries. Great access to parks, schools and kids activities. There are great restaurants, pubs, and a farmers market within a couple blocks.

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

Yes we've submitted a few minor requests for maintenance and they were addressed quickly

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

Nothing really, everything was clear. Some of the units have air con, some don't, so maybe building could be clearer about that.

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

Living right above the tube station is so convenient and a lifesaver, plus there are at least 5 bus stops in a block radius from the building. It’s a safe area with a ton of cafes, grocery stores, salons, pubs, etc. in walking distance. I moved here from the states and was pretty ignorant of London geography but it worked out very well choosing vantage point.

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

Management usually responds very quickly to my emails and maintenance requests. Concierges are very friendly and helpful. Maintenance crew are nice, courteous, quick and good at what they do.

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

You can’t control the heat day-to-day and need management/maintenance to set up the schedule on the electronic panel in the closet for when and how strong it comes on the winter!

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

Over 4 supermarket stores within a 2 minute walk and lots of lovely restaurants and nice pubs close by. Immediately next to Archway underground with Upper Holloway overground a few minutes walk away, making it a perfect location for commuters. Underground parking is secure.

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

Prompt communication and response to any queries we have. 24/7 concierge.

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

How amazing this place and community is - a hidden gem!

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

Living in this area is very convenient, with excellent transport links as it is very close to both the underground and bus stations. There are many supermarkets nearby that meet all shopping needs, and the local square often hosts activities, adding to the lively atmosphere.

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

The building management has always responded promptly to any issues I raised. They resolve problems quickly, efficiently, and in a very helpful manner, making the process smooth and effective every time.

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

I wish I had known there was no air conditioning before moving in. However, overall I am very satisfied, and I was pleasantly surprised by the spacious and convenient top-floor common area.

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

We have lived in Vantage Point for over 5 years now and honestly its the best! We even tried to move out at one point and came straight back! The area does have some work to be done with the "locals" but apart from that, the transport is superb (literally above northern line) there are so many supermarkets within a 20 meter radius and every Saturday there's a delightful market just outside in navigator square. The only negative is the constant ambulance and police sirens when the windows are open, but if you can oversee that, its perfect!

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

Always promptly and with the utmost care. Everything was dealt within 24 hours.

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

Always enquire directly with building letting agency rather than outside as there's always hidden gem apartments available. We got ours right when we needed it the most simply by picking up the phone.