A guide to living in North London

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

Very close (2 mins) away from Tottenham Hale station and very quick to central London. The local F&B offering is good quality (Holy Grail, Mother Kelly’s, etc). Wetlands are also 10 mins walk and great for outdoor walking/running. There was a football match on locally today and we were out and about and were not impacted. There is however no parking on site but understand that this is a local requirement.

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

We were unsure how to reduce the temperature and thought this was due to the underfloor heating. The facilities team have a WhatsApp and responded very quickly to explain the system and assist in reducing the room temperature.

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

The flat is very well insulated and retains heat well. Simplistic thing to do is open all the windows to quickly cool the flat is the underfloor heating has been used previously.

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

The location is great overall. King’s Cross has a really nice atmosphere and pretty much everything you need nearby, lots of restaurants and cafés, Waitrose, and plenty of other places within walking distance. It’s a very convenient area to live in, and having Santander bikes nearby is useful too. There’s only one bus route right by the development, but overall public transport is obviously very good around King’s Cross. Having parking in the building is also a huge plus for us. Honestly, without it we probably wouldn’t have chosen to live here. The main downside is driving anywhere outside London. Whether you’re heading north, south, east or west, it can easily take an hour just to properly get out of London. That’s probably the biggest negative of the location for me, but overall the positives definitely outweigh it.

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

Extremely well. Every issue we’ve raised has been dealt with quickly, efficiently and in a really friendly way. When we first moved in, there were a few small marks on the walls, and someone came and repainted them. Whenever there’s been a minor issue, like a light needing to be replaced, it’s been sorted very quickly. The best example was when our dishwasher broke. Someone came to look at it almost immediately and tried to repair it. When it turned out that it couldn’t be fixed, they replaced the whole dishwasher with a new one the next day. So far, every single problem we’ve had has been resolved, usually very quickly and without us having to chase anyone. I’m genuinely very impressed with how responsive the management team is.

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

One thing that actually worried me during our first viewing was a smell from the bin area on the floor. I remember wondering whether that was just how the corridors normally smelled. After moving in, though, I realised it must have been a temporary issue (something had probably been blocked or needed cleaning) because it was sorted and hasn’t been a problem since. The corridors normally smell absolutely fine. I also wish I’d known how available the common areas would actually be. During the viewing, I assumed that with so many residents you might constantly be competing for the cinema, lounges and other shared spaces. In reality, they’re surprisingly quiet and you can almost always use them when you want to. That has been a really nice surprise. We viewed three different apartments in the building before choosing ours. One slightly unusual thing I noticed is that the empty apartments actually showed better than some of the occupied ones we viewed. Obviously that depends entirely on the previous tenant, but if I were viewing again I’d definitely try to look past how someone currently lives in the apartment and focus on the apartment itself.

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

The location of the apartment is excellent. It’s very central and convenient, with everything you need within easy reach — restaurants, shops, cafés, and public transport. It made getting around the city very easy, while still being a comfortable place to come back to. I would definitely recommend it for the location.

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

They usually deal with things quickly, keep me informed, and make sure the problem is properly resolved. Overall, I’ve had a very good experience with them.

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

One thing I wish I had known before moving in is just how convenient the building would be for everyday life. The location, facilities, and overall management make everything very easy, and that’s something you don’t fully appreciate from a viewing alone. I’d also say that having a responsive management team makes a real difference, especially in a larger building. For a new neighbour, my tip would simply be to get familiar with the building facilities and services early on, as they really add to the experience of living here.

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

It works brilliantly for me, as Tottenham Hale station is just around the corner, with great links into the City and Stratford only 10 minutes away. There are plenty of good spots to eat and shops like Lidl, Tesco, Asda Express, and TK Maxx. The High Cross, a local pub, does the best steak I’ve ever had, while The Ferry Boat Inn serves traditional English food that you can eat out in the beer garden under the apple trees by the canal.

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

Any queries I had were dealt with promptly and professionally.

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

I’m genuinely impressed by how far this area has come in recent years. It’s undergone so much regeneration, with all the new developments making it a really attractive place for new tenants. I'm really looking forward to seeing more restaurants and high-end shops open here soon.

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

Great transport links in and out of the area. Really nice selection of restaurants, bars and shops nearby.

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

I have not had any problems or issues staying at the property.

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

There is a lot to do nearby so I would encourage exploring beyond the property.