Known as London’s Cultural Heart, the riverside neighbourhood of South Bank calls the Thames’ southern shores home, and is sandwiched between Westminster Bridge and London Bridge. It’s a place to move to if you like lots going on and, with its plethora of famous sites, it’s somewhere you can play London tourist as often as you like. Read on to discover developments that are rated the best places to live in South Bank. In addition, read reviews from residents who own or rent in South Bank.
Amazing location/nice amenities/mediocre service
You are in the heart if London, right next to the London Eye! Waterloo side entrance minutes away, literally across the road, with an abundance of lines. Bus stops also minutes away. Hospital minutes away. Two bars at bottom of building. Plenty of shops around, with an M&S across the road, less than a minute away. Cheaper options such as Ice Land also not far if you go through graffiti tunnel (the art in there is amazing).
Please review your development:
The good :
The court yard (interior garden) is fantastic in the summer. You have gated underground parking included. Intercom system can be linked with your mobile, so you can open the doors for visitors wherever you are. Concierge service, which can collect parcels on your behalf and have spare keys incase you lock yourself out your apartment. Leisure facilities, including heated pool, jacuzzi, steam room, sauna and gym.
The bad:
Apartments can get really cold in winter. No gas and apartment uses electric to heat the water which means you have to time the heat mechanism effectively as to leave it on 24/7 would cost a fortune. Radiators take a while to get hot. Insulation isn’t great. Walls are thin and the walls inside the apartment are mostly plaster so good luck mounting a tv up. You will likely also hear noise from the streets from time to time as it’s central London but it’s not too bad.
Management/concierge can be rude and dismissive. Communication is often poor, with facilities often being out of service without any indication as to when they will be back. The gym is old and outdated, the machines are literally rusting. The floor in the sauna could do with a good clean, I know there is a plank to walk on but still.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Fee for leisure facility induction.
Mobile can be attached to intercom not just landline.
Must inform porters in advance regarding installation of broadband/landline.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Jacuzzi and certain gym equipment yet to be reinstated. Communication on when is lacking.