Company
Website: www.ilivearound.com
No. of developments: 10
- Development locations: London, North West England, West Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber
HomeViews Awards
Awards displayed are those earned by the Company in the past 24 months
7 Excellence Awards
8 Design Awards
8 Facilities Awards
7 Location Awards
8 Value Awards
8 Management Awards
Company
Website: www.ilivearound.com
No. of developments: 10
Development locations: London, North West England, West Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber
HomeViews Awards
7 Excellence Awards
8 Design Awards
8 Facilities Awards
7 Location Awards
8 Value Awards
8 Management Awards
Developments by ila
Viewing 1-5 out of 10

Pall Mall Press, L3
Award winner 2025
4.74
(159 reviews)
Ranked 6th out of 31 in Liverpool

Equipment Works, E17
Award winner 2024
4.37
(93 reviews)
Ranked 3rd out of 12 in Walthamstow

Sherborne Place, B16
Award winner 2024
4.68
(85 reviews)
Ranked 8th out of 42 in Birmingham

Hairpin House, B12
Award winner 2024
4.77
(83 reviews)
Ranked 14th out of 42 in Birmingham

Swan Street House, M4
Award winner 2025
4.70
(78 reviews)
Ranked 8th out of 68 in Manchester
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See how residents rate developments by ila
Some reviewers were offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Developments by ila
Experience
4.6
Value
4.4
Location
4.6
Facilities
4.5
Management
4.6
Design
4.6
Viewing 1-5 out of 576
Reviews marked with a green tick show tenants whose residency we have been able to verify. Those that could not be verified are marked 'unverified'.
Callum (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Swan Street House, M4
May 2026
Not great
Callum (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Swan Street House, M4
May 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Area is great but the doors are always broken and left wide open with no supervision or security, major security problem that happens all the time
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
It’s hard to get a response about most things unless you’re using the maintenance thing on the all, that ends up usually fine but if it’s anything else you’ll never hear back
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Staff aren’t as a friendly as they seemed in the viewing
Qasim Hussain (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Swan Street House, M4
May 2026
Great swan street
Qasim Hussain (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Swan Street House, M4
May 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
It’s so easy to get around, nothing is more than 15 minutes away. Great public n transport links too
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
They have responded very quickly and it’s easy using the app
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I wish I had know about all the lounges and dining room use
Jack (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Swan Street House, M4
May 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
I’d avoid tbh
Jack (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Swan Street House, M4
May 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Area is good but this isn’t anything to do with swan street hse, there’s plenty of flats in this area
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Barely anything, just found it’s constantly not their fault
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Like I said I would just avoid, the building management aren’t interested in you they don’t reply to emails or WhatsApp or answer the phone 99% of the time unless you use the dial option that’s meant to be for sales
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Mihalis (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Swan Street House, M4
May 2026
Also Holly is amazing.
Mihalis (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Swan Street House, M4
May 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
One of the best things about the area is how central and convenient it is. There are plenty of shops, cafés, restaurants, and gyms nearby, and it’s easy to get around using public transport or by walking.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
The building management have generally been responsive and helpful whenever I’ve raised issues. Most maintenance requests or questions were acknowledged quickly, and communication was usually clear throughout the process. Staff have been approachable and professional, which made it easier to resolve problems without too much stress.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
One thing I would recommend before moving in is getting familiar with the local area and nearby amenities early on, as there are plenty of useful shops, transport links, and places to eat within walking distance.
Manager response
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Swan Street House. We’re really pleased to hear that you’ve enjoyed the central location, modern facilities, and social atmosphere within the building. It’s also great to know that our management team has been responsive and helpful whenever you’ve needed support. We always aim to provide a comfortable and positive living experience for our residents. We appreciate your feedback and recommendation, and we wish you all the best for the future.
Posted by
Jaye Best, Resident Services Manager
May 2026
Kate S (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Equipment Works, E17
May 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Nice place to live but very expensive considering some of the shortcomings
Kate S (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Equipment Works, E17
May 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Super close to the tube and the wetlands for walks. Unfortunately dogs aren’t allowed but you can walk them down the canal close by. A couple of nice cafes and the breweries but no pubs . Some traffic noise in balcony but nothing of concern at night.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Some of them , yes. It is much better now with new management. Was hard to get a response during team changes.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I wish I had known that current residents would not be favoured for loyalty when it comes to yearly renewals and that instead concessions are only offered to new people coming in
Manager response
Hi Kate, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear you’ve enjoyed the residents’ lounge, gym, courtyard and the local area. We’re sorry to hear about your experience with communication and delays during the management transition period. We understand how frustrating that can be, and we’ve been working hard to improve response times and resident support with the new team in place. We also appreciate your comments regarding renewals and rental pricing, and we’ll ensure this feedback is shared internally. Thank you again for your honest feedback as it helps us continue improving the resident experience.
Posted by
Jason McHenry, Community Manager
May 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
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