A guide to living in Poplar

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

We have only just moved into the area but we're really enjoying it so far. We're very excited to go to the local market and have really enjoyed the experience of exploring the area. Hasan gave us some good recommendations for the local area when we were viewing the property, we're looking forward to exploring them!

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

We haven't had any issues so far as we've just moved in, we have been welcomed by Hasan though and feel very comfortable coming to him for help if we need it!

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

Nothing yet! It's all been extremely smooth since arriving

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

The spec if I talk about in terms of being good is that it has a great location in zone two good services of commute, you get DLR . walk in less than 20 minutes to canary warf and from there can go to Central, or you can either take a bus to Stratford for the national rail. Tesco is 10 minutes walk you get vegetable supermarket, which is five minutes of walk. Plenty of amazing food places nearby and the best thing is you getVoi and ForestE cycles just outside the door of the apartment.

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

Hasan the go to man at the reception helps me a lot, anything you name it, he’s been always helpful to everyone in the building at any time . I remember instance where I forgot my keys and unlock myself out. It was late in the night and I went to reception. He helped me out with that. Also, the rest of the marriage team, Luciana and Naradt has been truly responsive and supportive during the tenancy agreement for the apartment

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

I don’t think of anything that I should have learned before moving, and because everything seems perfect to me, and if anything that I would’ve even thought of knowing before would be any good Indian restaurants nearby, lol

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

Within walking distance of Canary Wharf so you are at no loss with regards to amenities and bars/restaurants. A pleasure to live here. Great transport links with multiple train lines and buses-easy commute to central London. Also Fizzy Poplar is situated right opposite a park so residents get the benefit of a peaceful environment whilst also having immediate access to the busy Canary Wharf complex, so it’s the best of both worlds

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

Yasmin helped me throughout the process of securing my apartment- she has been immensely helpful from day one, really responsive and answered all my queries making the process a really smooth one with quick turnaround. I really appreciated her help and support throughout this especially as I was trying to secure an apartment in a tight time frame. Couldn’t recommend her enough!!

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

I think I was adequately primed of everything I needed to know before going in, I was lucky that my letting agent answered any and all questions I had

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

I would genuinely give Lia more than five stars if I could. She is one of the most thoughtful and helpful people I’ve met in this building. Since the day I moved in, she has always been there whenever I needed help. She helped me carry my things, held the doors for me, came upstairs with me, showed me around the apartment and the building, and gave me a full tour. She also patiently taught me how to use the stove and explained exactly what I needed to buy for it to work properly. When I first moved in and the water was cut off, she immediately tried to help and followed up on the situation. She also helped me with the heating and always made sure I was okay and comfortable. Even today, August 22nd, I had an issue with the stove. Since it’s the weekend, no one was available to come and fix it, but Lia came to my apartment herself, looked into the problem, and managed to get it working again. I really appreciate that she didn’t just leave it until someone was available, she actually took the time to help. She is always welcoming, cheerful, and genuinely caring. What I appreciate most about her is that she doesn’t make you feel like you’re just another resident. She treats you like a person and genuinely cares about whether you’re doing okay. It honestly feels more like having someone looking out for you than simply dealing with a staff member. I was actually planning to write this review earlier, but I had my final exams at the time and completely forgot to post it. I have so much appreciation and respect for Lia. People like her are a big reason I never feel like a stranger in this building. She absolutely deserves five stars, and honestly, I wish I could give her more. 🤍

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

They replied fast, but I needed to remind them multiple times just to solve the issue.

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

The stove, I didn’t know that I should buy a special type of stuff for it( indicators).

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

There are no notable local shops, pubs, restaurants, or green spaces around. The area is very residential, but the building itself is an oasis in the midst of it all and has good connections to nearby hubs like Canary Wharf and Stratford.

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

Narad is always very responsive and helpful when issues are brought directly to his attention, and he consistently does his best to resolve problems quickly. However, the new maintenance request system can be somewhat clunky, and there have been instances where the building management side of the team have not properly logged requests with contractors. This can sometimes result in delays or the need to follow up multiple times. Once Narad is aware of an issue, he is very proactive in getting it resolved.

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

I wish I had known how frequently the DLR can be affected by planned closures and engineering works, particularly on weekends. As the DLR is essentially the main rail connection serving the area, having it disrupted several weekends in a row can be quite frustrating and inconvenient.