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Average

9%

Disappointing

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Rental Only
Award Winner 2024

Union Wharf, SE8

By Essential Living

Award winner 2024

4.65

4.65

(249 reviews)

£2,300-£3,200 pcm

1, 2, 3 beds

Union Wharf is a development from London property developer Essential Living. It features 249 rental-only apartments on the banks of Deptford Creek near Greenwich’s town centre. It houses a collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments. In addition, Union Wharf is close to the Cutty Sark DLR station for fast and frequent connections to Canary Wharf.
1st

Ranked 1st out of 94 in South East London

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Idaline Court at Peckham Place, SE15

By Native Communities

4.54

4.54

(30 reviews)

Idaline Court will transition its management from Cortland to Native on 30th June 2025. Idaline Court at Peckham Place is a brand new apartment community in the heart of South London's coolest neighbourhood, Peckham. With Central London just 15 minutes by train, these beautiful apartments surround a gorgeous landscaped garden that offers something quite special, a hidden oasis for you to enjoy
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 94 in South East London

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Fizzy Lewisham, SE13

By Greystar, Fizzy Living

Award winner 2024

4.42

4.42

(379 reviews)

£1,545-£2,015 pcm

1, 2 beds

Fizzy Lewisham is a contemporary residential development, now managed by Greystar
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 94 in South East London

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Kidbrooke Square, SE3

By Notting Hill Genesis

4.38

4.38

(23 reviews)

Kidbrooke Square, nestled in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, offers 1, 2 and 3 bedroom shared ownership apartments designed to exceptionally high standards. Centred around a vibrant village square with retail spaces and a residents' gym, the development provides easy access to green spaces, local amenities, and the historic charm of Blackheath Village and Greenwich. With its prime location and modern design, Kidbrooke Square delivers a perfect blend of convenience and luxury.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 94 in South East London

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Bale & Anchor, SE13

By Legal & General, urbanbubble

Award winner 2024

4.25

4.25

(51 reviews)

Bale & Anchor is a BTR development situated in Lewisham, with studio, 1, 2 or 3 bedroom apartments available to rent. Bale & Anchor is ideally placed to put you right in the thick of central London within minutes. Additionally, the National Rail and the DLR are on your doorstep for commuting. Residents can enjoy lounge areas, roof terraces and private dining spaces. By Spring 2024, even more amenities will be available, including access to Ampersand on the 34th and 35th floor in Bale House with panoramic views over London and beyond. Residents also benefit from choosing between a quality furniture package or an unfurnished apartment.
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Ranked 5th out of 94 in South East London

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Riva (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Bale & Anchor, SE13

Jun 2025

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

B&A - where all your needs are taken care of!

Riva (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Bale & Anchor, SE13

Jun 2025

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

Proximity to two stations (Lewisham and Elverson Road), grocery, shopping town center - all within walking distances, makes the location of bale and anchor super convenient

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

I had some issues related to the main door battery and moulds growing from the side of window wall corner - it was promptly and efficiently taken care of - Junior, the maintenance staff is super nice and friendly and always eager to help

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

Better sofa at the lounge, the current one is uncomfortable and the balcony should have sliding doors

5

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Resident A (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Bale & Anchor, SE13

Jun 2025

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

Comfortable Living with Reliable On-Site Help

Resident A (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Bale & Anchor, SE13

Jun 2025

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

Great access to transport, shops, and green spaces. The street is quiet, safe, and neighbours are considerate.

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

The building management has been consistently responsive and professional. Junior, in particular, shows great attention to detail - he’s quick to address any issues and ensures everything is resolved thoroughly. His dedication really stands out and adds to the overall quality of the living experience.

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

No specific needs or requests before moving in, everything was satisfactory.

5

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4

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T (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Peckham Place, SE15

Jun 2025

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

2
2
This is rated 2.00 out of 5.00.
2

Poor Property Management & Communication

T (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Peckham Place, SE15

Jun 2025

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

Vibrant area with great transport links. Lots of great independent restaurants, bars, and cafes within walking distance. Southwark does an average job at maintaining the cleanliness of the streets are area. At times lots of noise and interesting character loitering around due to the proximity to the police station. Social housing tenents as a whole do not respect the communal areas and lots of rubbish and things are dumped outside their communal bin store.

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

Communal spaces are shared with council housing residents who don't all have the same respect for the spaces.

What is the best feature of your home:

The location, size of the flat, storage, and views.

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Ms Beast (Shared Owner)

Verified Resident

Coldharbour Lane, SE5

Jun 2025

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

3
3
This is rated 3.00 out of 5.00.
3

Great development with slow to respond management

Ms Beast (Shared Owner)

Verified Resident

Coldharbour Lane, SE5

Jun 2025

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

Living in Cumberwell is great it’s very well connected. It’s very easy to get into town on the bus only 20 minutes to Waterloo about 15 minutes to elephant and Castle and there are lots of shops and it’s a lovely neighbourhood.

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

The windows flip over so you can clean the outside when you’re inside.

What is the best feature of your home:

Wooden floors, big windows large balcony, underfloor heating, warm.

3

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Chris Edwards (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Bale & Anchor, SE13

Jun 2025

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Bale and Anchor house ( Anchor house! Top dog )

Chris Edwards (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Bale & Anchor, SE13

Jun 2025

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

There is plenty of options right on your door step. From pubs to restaurants, even the high street which has a plethora of commercial fastfood places and equally as many super markets to go to. But why do so when tescos Is right on your doorstep 😘. Accessibility to get around the city is fantastic, from DLR, overground going into the heart of London or out of. The building team are fantastic as well! Very thoughtful and communicative. Always saying hello and nothing seems to be too much for them to help with. As I've been living here happily for 2 years now and was on of the first to move into the block

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

Sometimes it can take a moment to get through to someone and maybe a little more communication with organisation of needed to visit flats to do works. But otherwise fantastic

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

People who drive - doesn't seem to be much offering in terms of car parking

5

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