I have lived locally in Greenwich (SE10) since 2014 and know this area pretty well, so when I came across this new development happening at Victoria Way it sounded exciting. Victoria Way is a road on a steep gradient, but luckily Synergy is located at the sweet spot, not too close to the busy Woolwich Road and not too far from it. The Greenwich Shopping mall is located within walking distance (4min) to the development, so is IKEA and B&Q (12min). The development has allocated and unallocated parking available, and all allocated parking can be secured using a bollard installed by Fairview.

Viewing & Initial Negotiations

The Sales office is currently located at the development entrance, there are plans to convert that into a commercial unit once all sales and construction are complete. The Sales and Marketing staff are very friendly and welcoming. They do provide weekend viewing appointments which are great and that too at short notice. We did 1(one) viewing before making an offer but you are encouraged to do multiple viewings to help your make the right choice.

As with any property, the bottom line is price, so I had already done my homework before making an offer. In general terms, prices at Synergy are lower(per sq. ft) when compared to similar developments in this area such Peabody-The Valley and The Courtyard at Greenwich.

The Sales team are very proactive and fair in their negations which is hard to expect nowadays, this is what I liked. I went with their suggested panel of solicitors, who were, I would average.

After Sales & Completion

Once your offer is accepted your file is transferred to the Fairview Head Office who would take you to completion. There is not much Fairview input needed till the point of completion. My personal experience is that Fairview will 99% of the time hit their completion deadline which they state once the offer and initial paperwork is complete.
So if you are planning your move from a rented house, make sure you provide notice to your landlord in time.

On completion day, you would get a call from the Fairview team who would arrange for a handover of keys and walkthrough for your new home.

As with any new builds, there would be snags, so don’t expect to be put off by these. I had 40 snags and Fairview Customer Service all of them out in a couple of weeks post-completion.

I won’t drag this much longer, but below are the pros and cons for Synergy by Fairview.

Pros

Per sq/ft price is at the lower end compared to competitors
Flats are big and spacious and you get vinyl floors in heavy traffic areas and carpets in bedrooms.
A large development means, easy to make friends and more secure
KFH who are the managing agent are responsive to problems and issues
There is already a WhatApp group for residents, where you can ask questions and get answers.
The development has three planned playground areas, one of which is complete, second is 50% done.
The development has a planned nursery, which is due for completion before year-end
It is close to a shopping area and easy access to North Greenwich and Charlton Station.

Cons

There is no concierges, clubhouse, etc.
The playground or play area for toddlers is very basic, which is a bit disappointing.
The development is located next to a very busy road (Woolwich Road) so expect loads of traffic during rush hour.
The construction is still ongoing so expect some noise and dust.

Tips

If you like to view the London skyline choose the west-facing apartments
If you prefer calm and privacy and love gardening, choose the South facing apartments.
Carry out a professional snagging, soon after completion and send the report to Fairview, they should then be able to fix snags before you move in.
Ask to view other apartments, so you get a feel for the size.
IKEA currently has three weeks lead time, MADE.com has 14 weeks lead time so make sure you order your furniture in time.
Each block has its very nice cycle store

I hope this review is useful.

Disclaimer: I don’t work for Fairview nor my review is influenced by them.

Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:

I have lived locally in Greenwich (SE10) since 2014 and know this area pretty well, so when I came across this new development happening at Victoria Way it sounded exciting. Victoria Way is a road on a steep gradient, but luckily Synergy is located at the sweet spot, not too
close to the busy Woolwich Road and not too far from it. The Greenwich Shopping mall is located within walking distance (4min) to the development, so is IKEA and B&Q (12min).
The development has allocated and unallocated parking available, and all allocated parking can be secured using a bollard installed by Fairview

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

Buy higher floor property

What is the best feature of your home:

The open 180 degrees unobstructed view of Charlton

5

Facilities

4

Design

5

Location

5

Value

4

Management

Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:

The view from my balcony is amazing, and the transport links are good too:
– 226 bus from just outside the development (Ealing Brodway-Golders Green)
– 95 bus is about 5 mins walk away (Southall-Shepherds Bush)
– Park Royal Station is about 7 mins walk (Picadilly line)
– Hanger Lane Station is about 12-15 min walk (Central line).
The gardens and lake are beautiful, and the distance between the development and the office is also good. The balcony/terrace is lovely and spacious, and has doors to it from the living room and bedroom which is a very nice touch.
The only downside is the nearest local shop is a 10 minute walk, and the nearest supermarket is a 15 minute walk to Asda. I know we will be getting a Co-op within the development soon, so this is only a temporary drawback, and I’m really looking forward to this happening, along with the other amenities we were advised we would be getting (Nursery, Doctors Surgery, hair dressers etc).
With regards to the other amenities in the area, there is a B&Q which is not too far, and the Park Royal Leisure Park is about a 10 min walk, with a good amount of restaurants and entertainment (cinema, gym, and a bowling alley). As mentioned above, the transport links are good – the 95 bus route is very handy, getting me to Westfields White City in 20 mins (or by central line too), and the 226 to Ealing in 10-15 mins, so the area is well connected. My journey time to work is about the same as in my previous place, despite being slightly further out, so I’m happy with the transport links. The only thing I wish were the trains were a bit more regular – I was very used to my previous area having a train every couple of minutes, whereas now sometimes you can be waiting as long as 8-12 mins (which is not terrible either, just different to what I was used to and have to plan my leaving times better!).

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

To be honest, I don’t think there are any that I can think of.

What is the best feature of your home:

This is hard, as there are many things that I love about my new home, but if I had to choose one, it would be the view of the gardens and lake from the spacious balcony that I have.

4

Facilities

5

Design

5

Location

5

Value

4

Management

Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:

I am quite happy with the local aerea, we are 30 seconds away from a big retail park where you have a big selection of shops from clothing to DIY and everything else you might need. In terms of entertainment restaurants are very close by, Greenwich is 20mins walk plus we have gyms, stadium and cinema nearby. Lots of small parks nearby and less than 10mins drive from Blackheath which I love. Parking is great, I have my own spot plus visitors space, bins have their dedicated storage rooms as well as bicycle storage. Traffic noise is not a problem and although we are quite close to the railway the insulation is so good you can’t heat any noise.
The bad side so far has been the pandemic, limiting your possibility to go out and explore, but that’s finally ending. It’s also a great location to get to if you’re driving a car – getting to Central London might take 45mins (the only down side).

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

I think as a first time buyer I wish I knew that the whole process is quite stressful. I think overall I have learned a lot and I am quite happy with how everything has been handled.

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

Very recently I had to report a damage to my property and the response so far has been immediate and helpful. As a new home owner I feel I have enough support to understand the next steps and how to solve my issues.

5

Facilities

5

Design

5

Location

5

Value

4

Management

Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:

Practical area, but does not feel safe because of the loud environment. It gets too noisy sometimes because of the bars nearby.

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

I wish I had known there would be 2 extra people living in the flat