About First Base

First Base is a privately-owned mixed-use developer, which specialises in placemaking and urban regeneration. First Base aims to “create a mix of workspace, modern retail, hotels, homes and cultural uses to revitalise high streets and town centres across the UK”. They are currently working on over 19 projects across the UK, including some in: London, Bristol and Brighton.

First Base Developments

Highbury Gardens is a First Base development listed on HomeViews. This development is comprised of 119 apartments and is located on Holloway Road, a prime area of London for shopping and for great transport links into Central London. Highbury Gardens is a mixed-use scheme which “marries the best of neo-classical architecture and modern design” as having been designed by Porphyrios Associates. Residents on HomeViews have complimented this development for it’s great location and the buildings’ exceptional security.

First Base Reviews

You can read more about First Base’s developments by clicking on the properties linked below or by scrolling to the bottom of this page to read what residents have to say about living there. If you can’t find your First Base residential development listed on HomeViews, you can click here to submit your listing. If you’re already a First Base resident, click here to submit a review and share your insights with prospective tenants.

Number of Developments

1

Ratings

3.81 Rating

Rating (based on 11 reviews)

Excellent

27.27%

Very Good

36.36%

Average

36.36%

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High quality but design flaws

Development is modern very well kept but over engineered security good but hard to get people through gates, is difficult to get parcels delivered the property development company is very bad the boilers have been terrible the whole time i’ve lived here and they are dragging their feet and hasn’t bee any action. The space in the flat is well designed good quality. Good appliances very bright airy spaces. Also very good that there is good and safe bike storage

 

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

I like that its a mix of action and calm theres lots to do places to eat and drink good shops lots of parks in the area and highbury and islington station is very connected but area is still relaxed

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The boiler is a problem and there is often no hot water. The security is poorly designed and its very hard to get guests in and delivery people its very cumbersome. The windows open wierdly they open like a door so is very inconveint and can be unsafe for children on windy days the windows blow open or shut. Quality is good but design flaws.

What is the best feature of your home:

Good quality and sound proof walls. Really good insulation so is very warm but then the windows are a problem. Perhaps too warm for me.

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2
Design
5
Location
5
Value
1
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Good

The development is close to the station and main street. I dislike about this area that the renting cost is very high. The crime is not much an issue in the area. I am happy with the spaciousness in my flat. A garden is missing

 

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

I like about this area that the location is great

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I wish I knew before moving in here that there is an issue with the heating.

If there is one thing you would change about your flat or property what would it be:

One thing I would change about my flat is the heating fixed. No hot water occassionally. Main boiler issue

4
Facilities
2
Design
4
Location
3
Value
4
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Average

I dislike about this area that the council tax here is one of the highest in the area. The crime in the area is heard of although I have not experienced it. Just sometimes feel unsafe. I am very happy with the room sizes and design. Insulation is great

 

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

I like about this area that it is close to parks and cafes

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

There is nothing that I wish I knew before moving in here apart from difficulty from travelling fro stansted to here from airport

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

The building management has responded very well to issues raised. Great mailing system

4
Facilities
4
Design
3
Location
4
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Good

I dislike about this area that it has a busy road. The impression of the design of development is that it is modern and eco-friendly. In terms of crime in the area it is not much an issue. The security of the building is good.

 

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I like about this area that it is very central and close to station

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

I wish I knew before moving in here that you are not allowed pets here

What is the best feature of your home:

The best feature of my home is the insulation. It is warm all year round

4
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3
Design
4
Location
4
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