A guide to living in Poplar

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

Living at Fizzy has heaps of perks! It’s perfect for young people who work locally! Good Aspects - Flats are newly renovated - Rent is reasonable given the newly built development and additional perks ie gym included, often ensuite/2 bathrooms - Quick and efficient maintenance repairs - Good communication from building managers Bad Aspects - Carpets/walls in common areas could do with some cleaning - VERY warm outside on the common areas - Antisocial behaviour in the surrounding streets. Often lots of yelling in the evenings, accumulation of young people smoking, drinking and attempting to snatch phones

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

Promptly and efficiently. Mohammed has always come and fixed things with a smile on his face

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

What the flat looked like as there were no accurate photos on the advert and the management team weren’t able to get current photos from the tenants until a week before we moved in

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

Locally, the main area where there is a great deal of activity is Canary Wharf. Poplar itself, unfortunately feels very underdevelopment and borderline rural — which is odd for London. Fortunately, I feel I have everything I need in Balfron Tower. Equally, I work in the city, in Liverpool Street and I feel I get plenty of opportunities to see some what makes London a vibrant city.

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

I feel problems are solved very quickly, unless it's an area of expertise where they can't be to blame, like the lifts.

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

There isn't really anything I wish I'd known before I moved in, I'm very happy to be living in Balfron Tower.

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

Good location But areas to east of this location there are disturbances. The buses and train station are next door.

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

Yes. Some times it is been late but mostly yes. It could be improved

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

More on the water and lift issues. Some bit on the increase in utilities

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

Local area wasn’t amazing but it had good transport links and was very quiet and peaceful. Not any supermarkets near by which was annoying

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

They’ve responded and tried to help with issues - the lift situation was a nightmare but they did offer temp accommodation as we had a 1 years old and lived on level 18 lol

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

That there was no shopping center nearby or any supermarkets close

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

Living in my local area has a mix of positives and challenges. The location is very convenient, as I am close to a DLR station which makes commuting quick and easy. There are schools nearby, which creates a friendly community feel and means that local amenities like shops and cafés are geared towards families. There are also several open spaces within walking distance that are great for fresh air and exercise. However, there are a few downsides. Parking is very limited, especially during school drop-off and pick-up times when the surrounding streets become quite busy. This also means that traffic noise can increase throughout the day. It is a pleasant and well-connected place to live overall.

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

The building management has been slow to respond to issues. Parcels are sometimes left on the floor, some go missing, and bikes have been stolen from the bike shed in the car park a couple of times. Repairs, including water problems, also take a long time to be addressed.

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

Before moving in, I wish I had known about some of the management and maintenance issues. Parcels can be left unattended, bikes have been stolen from the bike shed, and repairs, including water problems, can take a long time to be addressed. It would also have been helpful to know that parking is very limited, especially during school drop-off and pick-up times. Despite the great facilities like the gym, meeting room, and lounge with landmark views, these practical issues are important for new residents to be aware of.