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%

Disappointing

0.00%

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I dislike the fact that this development is really near to the high street so it is generally really noisy. In terms of design I am happy with the room layout and the spaciousness of my flat. The building is very modern and clean

 

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I like about this area that it is well connected to transport

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I wish I knew before moving in here that the maintanance in the building is poor

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 making the kitchen slightly bigger

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3
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4
Location
4
Value
3
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Good

There is nothing that I dislike about this area. The design is great and looks very modem. It has a clever design and clean. In terms of crime in the area it is not much an issue neither is it extreme here

 

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I like about this area that it is central to everything

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I wish I knew before moving in here that there is no parking

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

The building management has responded great to problems

4
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2
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4
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4
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3
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Family friendly

Like everything the only issue is with the boilers so the heating can get very cold in the winter and the evening so cold showers has been going on for a year very complex bureaucracy of company’s. There is very good for community family friendly safe for children

 

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I like that everything its very convient but I dislike that there is some crime in the area but is generaly feel safe because gated community

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No was very informed

What is the best feature of your home:

The community aspect and also the location very close to central london but inside very quiet nic egarxens nice parks very green interesting hisotory

3
Facilities
5
Design
5
Location
5
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2
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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

 

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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
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