About Helical

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

We have a hospital nearby which is good. St Paul’s, the train station and Barbican are only 4 minutes away from here. The London Museum is moving here as well. It is convenient because you can get the train from Farrington to Heathrow and you can also get to Gatwick from here. The tourism is low here which is good too.

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

The noise insolation of the flat is not the best. There is a noise from the construction works at the moment too. You can hear the builders hammering on the walls. Whenever our neighbours are walking upstairs or using their washing machines we can hear that as well.

Are there any facilities you would like added, or that you have but do not use:

There is a home theatre and a lounge inside the development but you have to book it beforehand.

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

Vicory house:
Very central and loads of shops, good transport links.
Too crowded during the week. Not too many parks

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

Lacks of parking and child friendly.

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

Top location as it is within 5 min walk from St Paul’s station, Barbican station and there is Elizabeth line coming up with the opening within 2 min walk. Quite area surrounded by many bars, cafes and restaurants. Nicely quite on the weekends.

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

One problem is the lack of storage – the apartments are generally not very big and the few building storage spaces are always rented out.
The apartments only bring positive surprises – such as heated floor, automated lights in the bathroom, high-end appliances etc.

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

Never had a problem with the landlord, all communication with who was handled by the agency.

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

I dislike that its in the city so you feel like you’re at work and not really proper London. I do like that is close to my work.

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

That there would be lots of little issues due to it being a new build.

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

There have been a lot complaints and the management don’t really deal with the problem quickly or at all. There is a whatsapp group with a lot of the tenants discussing such issues.