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Very Good

26.3%

Average

7.6%

Disappointing

1.5%

Very poor

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Author, N1C

By Related Argent

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4.95

4.95

(161 reviews)

Author King's Cross is a brand new, Build-To-Rent development in King’s Cross, one of London’s most connected locations. It offers a collection of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, furnished and unfurnished, with flexible tenancies to suit your lifestyle. In addition, there are a range of lifestyle amenities including a resident's lounge, fitness centre, co-working spaces and a private dining room. Author offers exclusive resident events and is pet-friendly.
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Ranked 1st out of 59 in North London

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The Gessner, N17

By Way of Life

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4.72

4.72

(159 reviews)

The Gessner in Tottenham Hale offers 164 apartments to rent. These include a mix of studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments. In addition, the development offers a range of amenities, including a gym, smart parcel lockers, free super-fast Wi-Fi and an 24-hour on-site team. Furthermore, residents can enjoy rooftop garden views, cosy lounges and an on-site café.
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Ranked 2nd out of 59 in North London

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Vantage Point, N19

By Essential Living

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4.63

4.63

(209 reviews)

Vantage Point is a Build to Rent development by Essential Living, offering 118 studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. All Vantage Point residents get access to a range of features and amenities. These include a 24-hour onsite team, a rooftop BBQ terrace, games room and exercise room. In addition, the development is above Archway London Underground station in the North London Borough of Islington. Residents are also close to Upper Street, Emirates Stadium and Highgate Village.
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Ranked 3rd out of 59 in North London

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The Sessile, N17

By Way of Life

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4.53

4.53

(100 reviews)

The Sessile is a collection of studio, one, two and three bed apartments located in the heart of Tottenham Hale. Amenities include a sizeable gym, yoga studio and spaces to work throughout The Sessile to support your working week, evenings and weekends alike. Furthermore, a Private dining room and a 24/7 concierge are also available.
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Ranked 4th out of 59 in North London

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Hoxton Press, N1

By Anthology

4.77

4.77

(23 reviews)

Anthology Hoxton Press is a selection of Studio, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom homes. It comprises of two landmark buildings, Mono and Duo, as well as a community café and landscaped gardens. Nestled between Shoreditch Park and the Regents Canal, Hoxton Press will celebrate the heritage left by the sites former occupiers, The Mullord Brothers Printing Press. Hoxton Press has excellent links to the rest of London. Angel and Old Street Underground Stations are close by, as well as Cross Rail from Farringdon and Whitechapel. Additionally, there is easy access to Overground services from Hoxton and Essex Road.
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Ranked 5th out of 59 in North London

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Reviews marked with a green tick show tenants whose residency we have been able to verify. Those that could not be verified are marked 'unverified'.

Subhaan (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Gessner, N17

May 2026

5
5
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5

The building itself is nicely designed, the roof terrace is exceptional

Subhaan (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Gessner, N17

May 2026

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

Marco has been great since he started, always keeping us updated and is very approachable. He has been a great addition to the team

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

Delays with heating repairs which isn't ideal. The engineer came once but didn't quite fix the issue so he had to turn up again. With commercial resident buildings, the heating can be an issue and some can be complex

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

N/A not applicable not appllo but not applicable!!


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Shaikho K (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Windlass Apartments, N17

May 2026

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Disappointed. Leaving soon.

Shaikho K (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Windlass Apartments, N17

May 2026

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

Bad services, poorly managed with no accountability or help when things go wrong which they often do in this building

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

Poorly, often not responding within 48 hours and with no resolution when they do respond. Just empty apologies with no guarantees anything will be done to prevent further issues

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

How frequent issues would arise with the property. Paying £2100 for a one bed with THIS many issues has got to be a psyop to see how far you can push tenants.

Manager response

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear about your experience and the frustration caused We fully recognise how disruptive the recent issues you’ve described would have been, especially the lift outages and the impact this had on residents living on higher floors. This is not the standards we aim to provide. As soon as the lift issues were reported, we worked with contractors to restore service as quickly as possible, provided updates to residents, and arranged additional on-site security support overnight while one lift was out of service. Both lifts are now fully operational, though we appreciate this does not lessen the inconvenience caused. We are also very sorry for the loss of water. This was not part of planned maintenance works and was caused by an unexpected issue. Once identified, we ensured updates were shared throughout the day while the matter was being resolved. We understand how significant an outage of this nature is and regret the disruption caused. We’re particularly concerned to hear your comments regarding service standards, response times, and the handling of reported issues. This is not the experience we want any resident to have. While there have been some recent changes within the onsite team, which may have affected consistency at times, we are now fully resourced and focused on improving both response times and communication. Concerns around security, noise, and building management are taken seriously, and we would very much like the opportunity to review these issues in detail and ensure appropriate action is taken. We are genuinely sorry that you feel let down. Your feedback is important to us, and we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you directly to better understand your experience and work towards restoring your confidence. Please contact the onsite team or email WindlassApartmentsReception@graingerplc.co.uk, and a member of the team will be happy to arrange a convenient time to discuss this with you. Kind regards, Konrad

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Konrad Maselko, Senior Resident Service Manager

May 2026


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Robert (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Author, N1C

May 2026

5
5
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5

Experience at Author Apartments

Robert (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Author, N1C

May 2026

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

It's situated by many great shops and there's always events happening in coal drops yard. It's a little far of a walk from the tube station, however you can get almost anywhere from the station.

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

When I was having issues with my air conditioning, I informed the front desk and they reached out to maintenance and it was resolved the next day.

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

I wasn't sure initially if there'd be things to do in the area. However, King's Cross turned out to be a great place to live!

Manager response

Robert, thank you so much for sharing your experience — your words truly brightened our day. It’s wonderful to hear how much you’re enjoying the design, the amenities, and the overall feel of the building. Knowing that the theatre, lounge, gym, and kitchen spaces have become part of your routine makes all the care that goes into maintaining them feel worthwhile. Your shout‑outs to Edson, Sergie, and Afra mean a lot. They take real pride in being there for residents, and hearing that their support has made a difference will mean the world to them. We’re also glad King’s Cross has surprised you in the best way. It’s a lively area with so much happening, and it’s lovely to hear it’s become a place you’re happy to call home. Thank you again for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review — and for recommending us. We’re grateful to have you here. Author Team

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Marija Zolnercika, Assistant General Manager

May 2026


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James (Tenant)

Unverified

The Gessner, N17

May 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

dwelling of fair promise marred by middling stewardship

James (Tenant)

Unverified

The Gessner, N17

May 2026

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

Hark! Of mine humble corner of Tottenham Hale shall I speak true. The shops and taverns thereabouts are passing fair — a goodly market doth furnish bread and flesh, and yon Walthamstow Wetlands offer such tranquil prospect as would soothe the most troubled brow. The Victoria line, swift as Mercury himself, conveyeth one unto the heart of the city in but a quarter-hour. Yet must I lament: parking is a pestilence, the bin-men come and go like fickle spirits, and at midnight the boy-racers do roar along the High Road as though pursued by Furies. ’Tis a place of contradictions — both balm and burden. And let it be known that fair Marie, noble Marco, and gentle Amrita are amongst the truest jewels of this borough; their kindly countenances alone do make the parking woes bearable.

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

No problems all good and fixed quickly. Always on hand to help.

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

The staff are so helpful, always on hand to help. I think it’s an amazing building


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Nancy Smith (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Vantage Point, N19

May 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Great place to live

Nancy Smith (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Vantage Point, N19

May 2026

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

Great links to Northen line being right next to Archway tube station. Lots of grocery shops nearby. Y

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

They have communicated well and promptly when I have enquired about issues.

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

I don’t have anything I wish I’d known before moving in yet.


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