Essential Living

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Essential Living

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  • Website: www.essentialliving.co.uk

  • No. of developments: 4

  • Development locations: North London, South East London, East London, South East England

HomeViews Awards

  • 8 Excellence Awards

  • 8 Design Awards

  • 8 Facilities Awards

  • 8 Location Awards

  • 8 Management Awards

  • 7 Value Awards

Developments by Essential Living

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Union Wharf, SE8

Award winner 2025

4.69

4.69

(279 reviews)

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 13 in Deptford

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Vantage Point, N19

Award winner 2025

4.62

4.62

(208 reviews)

Vantage Point is a Build to Rent development by Essential Living, offering 118 studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. All Vantage Point residents get access to a range of features and amenities. These include a 24-hour onsite team, a rooftop BBQ terrace, games room and exercise room. In addition, the development is above Archway London Underground station in the North London Borough of Islington. Residents are also close to Upper Street, Emirates Stadium and Highgate Village.
1st

Ranked 1st out of 10 in Holloway

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Dressage Court, E2

Award winner 2025

4.72

4.72

(203 reviews)

There are 104 rental-only one, two and three-bedroom apartments at Dressage Court, a development by Essential Living.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 82 in Borough of Tower Hamlets

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Berkshire House, SL6

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4.66

4.66

(168 reviews)

Berkshire House is a Build to Rent development managed by Essential Living. There are 68 apartments, and these are a range of studios as well as one and two-bedroom apartments. Additionally, Berkshire House has a central location on Maidenhead High Street. Therefore, it is close to Maidenhead station and a short drive from the historical town of Windsor, which hugs the River Thames.
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Ranked 2nd out of 38 in Berkshire

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See how residents rate developments by Essential Living

This company is rated 4.68 out of 5.00.
4.68

858 total reviews

This all-time rating combines reviewer scores for Experience, Value, Location, Facilities, Management and Design as well as the age and verification status of each review.

Some reviewers were offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

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Developments by Essential Living

Experience

4.7

Value

4.3

Location

4.6

Facilities

4.7

Management

4.7

Design

4.7

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Reviews marked with a green tick show tenants whose residency we have been able to verify. Those that could not be verified are marked 'unverified'.

Ploi (Tenant)

Unverified

Union Wharf, SE8

Mar 2026

5
5
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5

Great places and people especially the events.

Ploi (Tenant)

Unverified

Union Wharf, SE8

Mar 2026

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

I like that there are free amenity spaces and booking spaces availability. There is a nice convenient cafe attached aswell (even though it isn't the same owner, it could be better prices)....groceries, there is a waitrose very big just less than 5 mins walk. The opposite way there is 2 other express groceries store. Thats good. The building isnt in the center of cutty sark, so not crowded on the roads. There is the Greenwich park close by aswell thats useful for dog owners. There is a small pach of green(gravel really) for dogs. (There could be more grass thats softer for pets paws).

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

The building management has been consistently reliable and professional. I have not experienced any issues during my time here, and communication has always been clear and timely. Maintenance requests, when needed, are handled efficiently. Overall, the service provided has met expectations and contributed to a smooth and hassle-free living experience

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

There is nothing significant I wish I had known before moving in. The experience has been straightforward and met expectations from the start. All key information was provided clearly, and there have been no surprises or issues. Overall, the transition into the property was smooth, and everything has functioned as anticipated.


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Paulina (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Berkshire House, SL6

Mar 2026

5
5
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5

Well managed building

Paulina (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Berkshire House, SL6

Mar 2026

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

Strong rail service with fast trains into London Paddinghton and conections to Reading, Marlow. Elizabeth Line is a huge convenience. Lots of parks and green areas- ideal for dog walkers and families.Crime rateș are lower than the wider Berkshire average. Living costs and property prices are quiet high

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

Oxana and Lykas are doing and excellent job, being responsive and helpful.

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

How smooth and stress free a move in can go. Nothing else comes to mind


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RS (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Berkshire House, SL6

Feb 2026

5
5
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5

Development is managed well with prompt communication and any issues dealt with efficiently and professionally

RS (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Berkshire House, SL6

Feb 2026

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

Train station is only a 10 minute walk away. There is some traffic noise but great convenience to high street.

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

Emails have been responded to swiftly and issues have been solved.

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

Noise from being near the high street. Helpful management.


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Tenant (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Berkshire House, SL6

Feb 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Thoughtful design and a management team that truly cares

Tenant (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Berkshire House, SL6

Feb 2026

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

Maidenhead has surprised me with how much is on offer. The Chapel Arches waterfront area is lovely for evening drinks, and there are some real gems for dining - Coppa Club by the river, Miyazaki for Japanese, and several independent cafés along the high street. For outdoors, Boulter's Lock and Ray Mill Island are perfect for weekend walks along the Thames. Kidwells Park is right on the doorstep for a quick green break. Transport is a huge plus: the Elizabeth line takes you straight into central London without changing, and the M4 is minutes away if you drive. The only downside is limited free parking in the town centre, but the permit system keeps the streets manageable.

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

Brilliantly. Oxana A has been my main point of contact and she responds quickly and thoroughly. A minor plumbing issue I raised was resolved within 24 hours, and she kept me informed at every stage. It's refreshing to deal with someone so organised and caring.

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

he riverside walks at Boulter's Lock are only a short stroll away - I wish I'd explored them sooner. Also, the co-working space gets busy mid-morning on weekdays, so if you work from home, aim for an early start or use the quieter afternoon slots.


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Sophjia (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Berkshire House, SL6

Feb 2026

5
5
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5

Excellent commuter location with best-in-class management

Sophjia (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Berkshire House, SL6

Feb 2026

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

Central Maidenhead is well connected and surprisingly green. The Elizabeth line gets me to Paddington in about 25 minutes and Canary Wharf without a single change, which was the main reason I moved here. Locally, there's enough variety for day-to-day needs: Waitrose, Sainsbury's and independent shops on the high street, plus the Nicholson's Centre for anything else. Dining options are solid - Storia for Italian, Coppa Club for brunch, and plenty of takeaway choices. What I hadn't expected was how walkable everything is: Kidwells Park, the Thames towpath and even Cliveden (National Trust) are all within easy reach. Weekend noise from the high street is noticeable on Friday nights but nothing that bothers me.

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

Extremely well. Oxana is phenomenally responsive. I submitted a maintenance request via the portal and had someone booked within the hour. She followed up afterwards to confirm everything was sorted. That level of service is rare.

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

The Braywick Leisure Centre is less than ten minutes away and has a brilliant gym and swimming pool—I would have cancelled my old gym membership sooner. Also, the private dining room is bookable for free; I didn't realise that for weeks.


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