A guide to living in Nine Elms

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Very quiet building, lovely neighbours, great location with lots of shops and public transport close by. The apartments are very big and modern.

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

Kim is very helpful and responds quickly. Super friendly and no problems so far

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

Location is close to Battersea Power Station, King's Road and Knightsbridge so great if you like shopping, but not for your bank balance. Lots of places to eat, so if you don't like cooking, then it's great having so many shops, cafes and restaurants closeby.

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Great area, close to a big Sainsbury’s and two tube stations. The area is calm and there is a park nearby.

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

The building management has been really fast and helpful whenever I needed repairs.

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

Fire drills happen every week other Wednesday morning.

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Overall, I’ve had a positive experience living in the building. The location in Nine Elms is very convenient, with easy access to public transport, grocery stores, cafés, and the riverside walk. The building itself feels modern, clean, and generally well-maintained. I appreciate the security measures in place and the responsiveness of the concierge team — they are usually helpful and courteous.

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

Wonderfully and quickly. Very happy overall. 100% recommend to everyone

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

Probably the noise from the trains, the building is quite warm which is great but they train noise if you keep windows open sometimes gets annoying

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The location is one of the biggest advantages of living here. It offers excellent transport connections and easy access to some of London’s best green spaces, including Battersea Park, Vauxhall Gardens and the Thames river path. These nearby areas provide a welcome escape from the city and add real value to daily life. However, the area can at times feel quite transient, which makes it harder to build a strong sense of community. Another downside is the near-constant building and development work in the neighbourhood. While understandable given the pace of regeneration, it does interrupt the ability to quietly enjoy the property and often brings excess noise and dust into the air.

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

The building management team is generally responsive and professional when dealing with internal matters such as maintenance requests or tenant-related issues. They handle these efficiently and communicate updates in a timely manner, which helps keep the building running smoothly. However, when it comes to wider environmental factors—such as noise, dust and disruption from surrounding construction—or concerns about security, there tends to be a passing off of responsibility to external parties. As a result, these broader issues often remain unresolved or receive limited follow-up, which can be frustrating for residents who are otherwise satisfied with the internal management of the building.

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

I wish I had been made aware of the scale of forthcoming building works in the surrounding area before moving in, as the ongoing construction has a significant impact on noise levels and air quality. It has also become apparent that residents have little ability to question rent increases, even when they seem unreasonable. The only justification offered tends to be that shareholders require a return, which feels disconnected from the realities of living here and the experience of tenants.

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I love the location! The location is the only thing keeping me in this building. With10 minutes from Battersea and 15 minutes from Clapham you get the best of both worlds. It's on the Victoria and Norther line as well as the Windrush overground.

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

Unfortunately very poorly. The flat was not cleaned when I moved in despite them reassuring me that it would be professionally cleaned. When I raised this issue, they told me that they will rectify this, but they haven't. I try to fix everything myself and avoid needing them because it's not worth the headache.

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

I wish I had been told about the lift and washing machine situation.