A guide to living in South London

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

East Croydon is an excellent location as there are Sainsbury’s local shops within a 5 min walk and a gym in the same area.

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

As stated above, the building management was fantastic - thank you Samira!

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

The utility options within the flat (gas, electricity, WiFi) are extremely limited in that there is no option to shop for another provider of electricity or gas as these are fixed building wide. In terms of WiFi, it is also limited as many providers are not offered in the building.

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

We love living in this area, it is near high street, various shops and restaurants, and plenty of delivery options

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

Stuart has always been prompt and helpful to any maintenance requests

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

Lots of community events and feels like a safe area

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

The amenities in the area are unmatched. There are a range of high and lower-end restaurants, a park within walking distance, sufficient supermarkets close-by, and the biggest selling point is the transportation links. It can be a but noisy outside with it being close to the fire department/police station - however the flat has double-glazed windows which blocks this out.

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

Building management have always responded to problems or issues raised in a timely manner.

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

Nothing in particular to note besides the fact that there is no concierge and no parking spaces available - however this information will be shared with you. Also, make use of the notice board to connect with your neighbours if you ever need any assistance, have questions, etc.

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The location of the development is just great. It's situated close to Sutton Train Station with just 5 min walk. There are lots of bus routes around too. There are various shops on the high street that meet every day needs, e.g. banks , houseware shops , restaurants , sports shops , clothes shops etc.

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

The building management maintenance team was responsive. Stuart is kind and friendly. He explained the conditions of my out-of-order doorbell clearly. After 3 visits of repair the doorbell was back to normal. Only one issue remains unsolved., that is the faulty air ventilation machine producing loud mechanical faults noise. The management staff came to inspect the faulty machine and promised to replace it when the new parts are available. This remains outstanding after 4 months.

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

It us better to allow the potential tenants to view the actual views abd conditions of the flat before making a decision to rent it. More common area photos like ground floor lobby , corridors, lifts , garbage room etc.

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Stuart is an excellent maintenance technician — very patient and friendly, quick in his work, and extremely reliable and professional.

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

The building management responds promptly, professionally, and efficiently to any issues I raise.

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

I’m very impressed with how well this building is managed. Maintenance requests are handled quickly and professionally, and the building feels very safe — making it a great place for new neighbors.