A guide to living in North East London

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

Without being right on the busy high street, there is quick and easy access to shops, restaurants and a library, just a walk away. Only downside is that traffic does tend to build up quite a bit right outside at certain times in the day.

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

Management has always been quick and efficient in responding to problems. Always approachable and friendly.

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

How much bills would actually cost. This was made out that it would be low and affordable, but even with being scarce the bills are high and there’s not much you can do about it.

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

The area has amazing transport links as well as green spaces, Walthamstow is filled with incredible independent cafes and restaurants

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

The Building management and concierge team are always super helpful if there are any issues that I have (so far there have been very little! )

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

There isn’t anything I would have wanted to know before moving in. The Management Team and building gave me all essential info I could of needed :)

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

The Eades is situated in the heart of Walthamstow: Victoria line, Weaver line, bus station with routes across London, independent shops and much-loved chains; all on your doorstep (literally). Whilst parking in Walthamstow is notoriously difficult, with many new developments not building in parking spaces to meet the council's 'Greener Borough' plans; The Eades went against the grain, meeting the residents' needs of allocating parking spaces for a fee. And to still match (rather exceed) the borough's 'Greener Borough' plans, has built a large space in the basement for bike storage and has a mixture of indoor/outdoor greenery. We are fortunate to have a clear and thorough bin collection system in place at The Eades, with bins collections happening weekly and residents provided with various options on how to dispose of our waste appropriately I.e. Waste bins, recycling bins, food waste bins and unwanted clothing collection services by TRAID. Waltham Forest as a whole is an incredibly vibrant, inclusive and proud Borough - represented by over 250k residents, from all different backgrounds, religions, ethnicities, experiences, gender identities and family structures... The list goes on. The Eades is a miniature, yet true reflection, of the borough. But more precisely, the talent, kindness and supportive attitude of Walthamstow.

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

Yes, they are entirely on top with any issues raised. Residents are offered multiple pathways tor side concerns: Way of Life app, email and speaking directly to the concierge team.

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

I can't really think of anything I wish I would've known beforehand...

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

The proximity to the tube is excellent. There are a variety of great local businesses and small grocery stores available. Parking is limited and heavily monitored which makes visiting difficult. Generally the area is quiet.

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

The maintenance team as individuals are lovely, the management are shockingly poor.

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

The heating is separate to the electricity despite being electric, you are tied into a giant system that has broken down as much as it has been working

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

Very convenient transportation with easy access to some chain stores and local businesses, like Tesco, Starbucks, and some independent cafe and grocery stores.

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

The management team responds and deals with the maintenance requirements very quickly. But the frond desk is very busy with touring new tenants, and relatively not very actively respond to emails.

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

I wish I had know that the detail of the facility in the apartment.