Grainger

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

Very central and close to major transport (bus, trains). Can get busy outside though during peak communiting hours. A small selection of shops around its vicinity, but it not too far from others.

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

Very quickly and professionally. Had some issues within the flat that they prioritized to resolve. Though it took time, you can see the effort to fix it as soon as possible

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

Real council tax banding wasn't available beforehand.

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

It’s so great! Close to the station which is absolutely incredibly spectacular. I love the mint. It’s good

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

Yes, any questions we had were answered immediately

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

Nothing to be honest. Everything is pretty much at face value

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

Living in this area is overall a pleasant experience. It’s extremely well-connected, with reliable public transport and everything you need within walking distance — supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, and green spaces. The neighbourhood feels safe and is generally quiet. On the downside, parking is quite limited and can be difficult to find at certain times. Also, although most essentials are nearby, there aren’t many late-night options available.

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

Management has been friendly and communicative whenever I’ve reported an issue. They acknowledge requests promptly and keep you updated on the progress. That said, the actual repairs can take a few days to be scheduled, which isn’t ideal if you’re facing something urgent. Still, they show a clear intention to support residents and resolve problems professionally.

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

Before moving in, I didn’t realise how limited the parking situation was. If you rely on a car, it’s worth confirming your options early. Also, although the building advertises a gym, it’s very small and not suitable for a full workout routine — more like a basic fitness room. These details are easy to overlook during viewings but can make a difference day to day.

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

Overall I'm happy with the area, always something going on and plenty of options for whatever you need. Better food delivery options would be the only change I'd make. Great access to Barking station (10 min or less walking) and so many train options to choose from. From my side of the building not much traffic noise, just noise from the market.

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

Always responsive initially, but depending on the type of support needed it may take a fortnight for some maintenance requests to be fulfilled. Fairly good, but you have to follow up consistently until the problem is resolved.

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

Wish there were better food delivery options, there are more the closer you get to Ilford but then your food is cold.

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

Immediate access to the train station is perfect though the noise can take some getting used to. The town centre is minutes away with everything you’d need

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

The lift breaks down a lot and is fixed asap. Haven’t had anything else needed

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

Just to be mindful of the noise from the trains, it’ll mean you can’t sleep with the window open