A guide to living in Stratford

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Amazing! Close to Westfield and other stories including a tube station. It’s really convenient for working professionals and families.

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

I haven’t had any issues yet. However so far they have been pretty good.

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

I wish I knows how peaceful Stratford is. It’s one of the highly recommended places to live.

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Good aspects: - very well located, near mall and station - lots of commerce nearby - park is a short walk away - no anti social behavior or noise beyond normal traffic

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

Very promptly and always eager to help us. They even went above and beyond their responsibilities at times to help us.

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I wish i knew how much the extra amenities would be valuable, it really feels like an extension of our home.

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The location is one of the biggest advantages of living at Rondo\. There is a huge choice of shops, restaurants and bars nearby, with Westfield Stratford City right on the doorstep and plenty more options around East Village and the Olympic Park\. The green spaces around Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park are also excellent\. Transport links are exceptional\. Stratford International is immediately outside, while Stratford station is only a short walk away, giving easy access to the Elizabeth, Central and Jubilee lines, DLR, Overground and National Rail\. It makes getting virtually anywhere across London incredibly easy and convenient

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

Although very minimal, These have been dealt with very quickly.

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

Council tax band would of been useful but wasn’t available at the time

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The area is generally very convenient, with excellent public transport connections and plenty of shops, restaurants and other amenities nearby. Having the station so close is definitely a major advantage. However, parking is a significant downside. Despite there being a car park, residents are not able to use it for normal parking, with spaces essentially limited to disabled parking. I find this very inconvenient, particularly for households and families who rely on a car for everyday activities, shopping or travelling with children and pets. Another issue is the nearby stadium. While it brings a lot of activity to the area, on match days and during major events the surrounding roads are frequently closed or restricted, and the area can become extremely crowded. This can make getting in and out of the development surprisingly difficult and does affect residents’ day-to-day lives. Overall, the location is extremely well connected and convenient for public transport, but better parking provision for residents and improved management of road closures and crowds on event days would make a significant difference to the living experience.

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

I would like to give a special mention to Valdiney from the maintenance team. He has been absolutely fantastic — incredibly patient, professional, helpful and always so friendly. Since we moved in, he has helped us with several different maintenance issues, and every single time he has been incredibly quick to respond. Whenever we report something, he gets in touch with us almost immediately and makes sure the issue is dealt with quickly and professionally. What impressed us the most was when we had an issue with our washing machine. Valdiney went above and beyond and even came in on his day off to replace it for us. I genuinely couldn’t believe it — we really didn’t expect that level of dedication and care. Having someone like Valdiney on the maintenance team makes such a huge difference to our experience living here. Knowing that any issue will be taken seriously and dealt with so efficiently makes us feel incredibly comfortable and reassured in our home. We really appreciate everything he has done for us. Thank you so much, Valdiney! He is an absolute credit to the team and deserves all the recognition!

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

I wish I had known before moving in that the nearby stadium means there are frequent football matches and events, which can make the area extremely busy and sometimes lead to road closures. I also wish I had known that the on-site car park is not available for general resident parking and is essentially limited to disabled parking spaces. These are both things I would have liked to know before choosing to move in.

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great to be so close to westfield - you could go for days without needing to leave the immediate area as everything you need is on your doorstep! and for getting out into the rest of london, can’t beat having the elizabeth line so close

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

they’ve taken any issues really seriously and have been incredibly supportive

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

how long it takes for the ventilation to kick in! we’re in the middle of a heat wave and it could be a few days before temperatures settle down