A guide to living in North East London

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

It is right outside a victoria line tube station so it is easy to get in and out of the area. There isn't much built around it - only has a few small shops and cafes. You will need to travel to go grocery shopping properly.

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

If something was broken the maintenance team were quick and helpful to fix. The management team are unhelpful and do drag their feet a lot.

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

Look into the area more. If you want more things to do in the area maybe this is not the place for you as it is quite outside of london.

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

Late night shops. Super close to the station, most convenient. Stairs o/s can bring anti social behaviour

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

They always respond quickly. Open communication making it easier

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

How busy the stairs to the side of the property would be.

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

Blackhorse Road itself is quite nice. The reservoir is lovely. The local area is still pretty desolate though - as evidenced by the "people" who live in Tansy House.

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

The property managers, if indeed they exist, are pathetic. There's also no parking.

What is the best feature of your home:

At least we rent. I pity anyone who's bought here. What a disgrace.

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

Variety of supermarkets and local markets, beautiful big park, not many bars of places of entertainment but great transport links close to central london. No parking but that’s not a problem for us, haven’t witnessed any antisocial behaviour and traffic noise from inside the flat isn’t too bad.

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

Usually all problems we raise with management is taken care of however one issue I raised hasn’t been responded to in months.

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

Wish we had known more about the area and the average costs of utilities.

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

The area is great, with convenient local shops, a gym nearby, and easy access to the Wetlands. Having Blackhorse road station nearby is definitely a plus.

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

What makes this even worse is their complete lack of communication. They do not answer phone calls, nor do they respond to emails, it is beyond ridiculous.

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

I wish I had known how poorly Equipment Works handles financial matters and communication. While the area is great with local shops, a gym, and easy access to the Wetlands, dealing with their management has been frustrating. They overcharge, delay deposit refunds, and are impossible to reach by phone or email. Had I known this beforehand, I would have looked elsewhere to avoid the hassle.