A guide to living in Borough of Waltham Forest

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

Modern Living with Great Local Convenience Local Area Review The local area offers a fantastic balance of convenience and leisure. There is a great range of independent shops and high-quality restaurants within walking distance. Transport links are excellent, with frequent bus and train services making commuting easy, though traffic can get a bit heavy during rush hour. The nearby parks provide plenty of open space for exercise. My street is generally quiet and well-maintained, with reliable bin collections and minimal anti-social behavior.

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

Whenever I have raised a maintenance issue or a concern regarding the building, management has been quick to respond. They usually acknowledge the request within 24 hours and provide a clear timeline for when the work will be completed, which is very reassuring.

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

One thing I wish I had known before moving in is that the mobile signal can be a bit patchy in certain corners of the building, so you might want to check your provider’s coverage.

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

I think it would be great to have more bars and restaurants close by. Transport links are great. It feels really quiet as well.

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

Really quickly and efficiently on emails and also when requested.

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

The people living in the apartment building are really friendly!

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

It’s a great area with lots of amenities. I particularly love the local coffee shops and breweries. It’s a very calm and family-led environment. There’s tube and overground nearby which is great. The only downside is the lack of good restaurantes imo.

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

I think the communication could improve, faster and more straight forward support.

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

I don't think there's anything. We already knew the building as we had a friend living there before we moved in.

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

Proximity to Blackhorse Road station is a big plus, literally a few minutes walk away and there are lovely coffee shops (Narrative, Deja Brew) on the way. Theres also a big Greggs, a Starbucks and a good Tesco (although expensive!). The Victoria line is obviously super convenient. On the other side, the wetlands are lovely to walk around. The street seems pretty quiet and I have felt safe walking home the majority of the time. Haven’t seen much anti social behaviour. Traffic noise isn’t a problem at all, bar the odd siren which is typical for London. Overall a quiet, safe and convenient place to live.

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

Building management have responded well to issues, it’s helpful to have the app to report issues. It would be helpful to have a bit more appliance information/guidance in the resident handbook, particularly when moving in (I couldn’t get the hob or microwave to work which just required a switch that I couldn’t find).

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

That you don’t have to use the Tili app to set up your utilities when you first move in. It’s a 3rd party provider and you can go direct to the utilities providers like OVO and potentially get cheaper rates.

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

It can be loud in the evenings when there are residents or locals outside. There is also a main road near the station which can add to the noise. The general area is really nice and well kept. There is also a nearby school which during the week can make everything a bit busy post 3pm.

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

Yes. I had a shower issue and it was sorted very quickly including cleaning services.

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

I moved from abroad so don’t have the chance to view face to face. I probably would have enjoyed the opportunity to meet with the team before moving in directly.