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

(280 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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4.67

4.67

(171 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.
4th

Ranked 4th 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

862 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'.

Robert (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Berkshire House, SL6

Apr 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Modern living done right - with a management team to match

Robert (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Berkshire House, SL6

Apr 2026

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

Maidenhead punches above its weight for a town of its size. You've got the Thames on your doorstep with lovely walks around Boulter's Lock and Ray Mill Island, Kidwells Park for something closer, and even The Gullet nature reserve if you want a proper green escape. For food, Coppa Club is excellent for riverside dining, Miyazaki is one of the better Japanese restaurants outside London, and there's a growing café scene around Chapel Arches. The Odeon cinema is walkable, and Norden Farm offers proper arts programming. Transport is the headline: the Elizabeth line makes London feel like a suburb rather than a commute. The only minor frustration is that some High Street shops close early, but that's true of most market towns.

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

Every time I've raised something, it's been resolved swiftly and professionally. Oxana A takes ownership of each request and provides updates without being chased.

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

Nothing specific to add at this time. Everything is spot on until now.


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AS (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Berkshire House, SL6

Apr 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

A Wonderful Place to Call Home

AS (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Berkshire House, SL6

Apr 2026

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

I must say it was quite an emotional weekend for me. After seven years of living here, leaving Berkshire House for the “unknown” was not an easy step. I have truly enjoyed my time here, not only because of the wonderful community, but also thanks to Oxana and Lukas for always being so friendly and consistently going above and beyond to ensure residents feel at home. You both deserve a huge thank you for the part you play in making Berkshire House such a fantastic place to live.

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

Building management has always responded promptly and professionally to any issues I raised. Communication was clear, actions were taken efficiently, and problems were resolved in a timely manner, which consistently gave confidence that concerns were taken seriously.

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

There is honestly very little I wish I had known beforehand. Maybe the apartment that is getting a bit hot during the sumer months. The quality of the building, facilities, and especially the management team became even more apparent over time.


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Madi (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Berkshire House, SL6

Apr 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Berkshire House - Highly Recommended.

Madi (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Berkshire House, SL6

Apr 2026

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

I like the location of the building, especially the easy access to local stores, the train station, and the river. All basic necessities are within walking distance, along with a good range of additional shops and amenities. The area feels convenient and well connected for everyday living.

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

The building management has been very responsive and helpful whenever I’ve raised any issues. They’re quick to respond and easy to reach out to, which makes things much smoother.

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

The apartments can get quite warm during the summer, and in hindsight, I would have preferred an apartment with a balcony. Having a window mesh would also help keep flies out while letting fresh air in.


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Claire L (Tenant)

Unverified

Union Wharf, SE8

Apr 2026

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

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Happy New Tenant at Union Wharf :)

Claire L (Tenant)

Unverified

Union Wharf, SE8

Apr 2026

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

Close to a range of supermarkets and food spots, as well as lots of green space. Surrounded by cycle paths on nearby roads. Great bin service, decent gym, and handy to have a cafe downstairs and on site snacks downstairs.

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

Quick to help with switching wifi, gym induction and inventory issues.

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

Nearby car parking space available for cheaper price than on site .


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

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Ploi (Tenant)

Unverified

Union Wharf, SE8

Mar 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
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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