Company
Website: www.ilivearound.com
No. of developments: 9
- 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: 9
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 9

Pall Mall Press, L3
Award winner 2025
4.72
(143 reviews)
Ranked 5th out of 30 in Liverpool

Equipment Works, E17
Award winner 2024
4.36
(90 reviews)
Ranked 3rd out of 12 in Walthamstow

Sherborne Place, B16
Award winner 2024
4.66
(80 reviews)
Ranked 14th out of 42 in Birmingham

Hairpin House, B12
Award winner 2024
4.77
(79 reviews)
Ranked 13th out of 42 in Birmingham

Swan Street House, M4
Award winner 2025
4.73
(54 reviews)
Ranked 6th out of 68 in Manchester
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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 520
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'.
Anna & Charcoal (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Hairpin House, B12
Mar 2026
A place where you feel like home
Anna & Charcoal (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Hairpin House, B12
Mar 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
It is a short walking distance to the city centre where you would find the best eateries, top shops and entertainments that you can easily spend a whole day there.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Issues with our apartment are usually dealt promptly. I can recall one occasion when our door lock failed to work; it was late at night so there was very little the team could do but wait for it to be fixed the next day. I was reassured by the night staff that he would keep on eyes on our flat and he would come up to the flat and help anytime we felt he was needed. To this day, we are still grateful for that little extra comfort we were given.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I believe that it would be useful to let potential tenants know that this is a pet-friendly building so that people are aware that they will run into furry four legs. As a pet owner myself, I can proudly say that we are highly disciplined pet owners.
Ghazala (Tenant)
Unverified
Hairpin House, B12
Mar 2026
Hairpin House is a great place to live with many facilities for working from home a garden terrace and many other places to sit and unwind.
Ghazala (Tenant)
Unverified
Hairpin House, B12
Mar 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The area is close to the city centre and in particular the bullring only a 10-15 min walk. There is a very popular restaurant along the road which is really ideal. There are also small convenience stores with one just a 5 min walk away. There is visitor parking on the street behind hairpin house Warwick street which is ideal for any visitors.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
The management is always on hand for any queries and questions the residents have.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I would have preferred a few bays for visitor parking even if there is a small charge. It just makes it ideal and convenient when visitors esp those with young children visit.
ST (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Hairpin House, B12
Mar 2026
Hairpin house
ST (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Hairpin House, B12
Mar 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Close distance to central area with lots of shops and restaurants. Easy to get to train stations and coaches.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Quick fix with issues equipments such as laundry machines with regular check up
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Friendly staffs who are always ready to help with any issues
Manager response
Thank you so much for sharing your lovely feedback! We’re really glad to hear that you’ve enjoyed the events, found our team approachable, and felt comfortable using the study spaces, conference rooms, and rooftop garden. It’s great to know the location and transport links have made things even more convenient for you too. We’re especially happy that our team has been able to support you quickly whenever issues have come up—your kind words mean a lot to us. We’re always working to keep the building clean, welcoming, and running smoothly, so it’s wonderful to hear that this has made a positive difference in your experience. Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts—and for recommending us! We truly appreciate it. If there’s ever anything more we can do to make your stay even better, we’re always here to help.
Posted by
Mark Collins, Assistant Community Manager
Mar 2026
Uxia (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Mitre Yard, NW10
Mar 2026
Frustrating Management Overshadows Good Facilities
Uxia (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Mitre Yard, NW10
Mar 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The local area has very limited shops — only a small corner shop nearby, otherwise a 15+ min walk to small supermarkets. There is one bus stop in front of the building, but buses are often crowded and sometimes skip the stop during peak hours. Roadworks over the past two years have affected bus and walking routes, with overground stations a 15–20 min walk and the underground about 30 min. The overground often experiences delays. Parking is difficult, though there is a car park across the street. Traffic noise is low, but the train track right across the building causes vibrations and noise despite good insulation. On the positive side, there’s a nice park 10 min away and Westfield is about a 30 min walk.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Management at ILA (iLiveAround) has mostly ignored emails and requests, rarely providing updates or support when problems arise
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I wish I had known how unresponsive the building management (ILA/iLiveAround) can be. Emails and requests are often ignored, and during past issues like power outages or heating problems, residents had to manage much of the inconvenience themselves. Also, the area has limited shops nearby, and transport can be crowded or delayed. It’s worth knowing that while the flats and insulation are good, day-to-day support and communication from management can be very frustrating.
Dom gold (Tenant)
Unverified
Swan Street House, M4
Mar 2026
Sean street
Dom gold (Tenant)
Unverified
Swan Street House, M4
Mar 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Always good , northern quarter on your door step loads of bars and restraints everywhere quick to get to and quick to get home.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Quickly, Ruby, Ted and Holly are always great! They’re always fast to responce
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Noise, from right side of building until 2am some nights which has caused a lot of sleeping issues which on viewing we were told wouldn’t be an issue.
Manager response
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback – we really appreciate it. It’s great to hear that you’re enjoying the facilities, the convenience of the location, and that you’ve had positive experiences with the team. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind comments to Ruby, Ted, and Holly - they’ll be delighted to hear this. We’re sorry to hear that noise from the right side of the building has been affecting your sleep. We understand how important a good night’s rest is, and we appreciate you highlighting this, especially given what was discussed at the time of your viewing. We’d like to look into this further and see what can be done to help improve the situation. Please feel free to get in touch with us directly so we can discuss this in more detail and explore possible solutions. Thanks again for your feedback – it really helps us continue to improve the experience for all residents.
Posted by
Jaye Best, Resident Services Manager
Mar 2026
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