ila

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  • Website: www.ilivearound.com

  • No. of developments: 11

  • 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

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Award Winner 2025

Pall Mall Press, L3

Award winner 2025

4.74

4.74

(159 reviews)

Pall Mall Press is a brand-new rental neighbourhood in Liverpool, offering Studio, One-, Two- and Three-Bedroom apartments. Experience thoughtfully designed amenities with reception and concierge services, spaces for co-working, communal roof top and courtyard garden.
6th

Ranked 6th out of 31 in Liverpool

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Equipment Works, E17

Award winner 2024

4.36

4.36

(95 reviews)

Equipment Works, newly managed by ila as of 23rd December 2024, offers premium studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments to rent in Walthamstow. Just moments from Blackhorse Lane tube, you can enjoy the tranquillity all while staying connected to the city. Additionally, residents at Equipment Works benefit from a 24/7 onsite team and a number of amenities. Residents have access to a communal lounge, screening room, games room, co-working spaces and private gym. You can be strolling South Bank in 25 minutes, and the King's Cross St Pancras Eurostar terminal is only 15 minutes away when you need a break from London living. Equipment Works was previously managed by Greystar.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 12 in Walthamstow

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Swan Street House, M4

Award winner 2025

4.68

4.68

(86 reviews)

In the heart of Manchester's vibrant Northern Quarter, Swan Street House offers stylish new build apartments with luxury amenities including a roof top terrace overlooking the city, workout studio, and communal resident lounge and cinema room. Enjoy a community living experience nestled in the very heart of the city centre.
8th

Ranked 8th out of 68 in Manchester

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Sherborne Place, B16

Award winner 2024

4.68

4.68

(85 reviews)

Sherborne Place is newly managed by ila, who took over from the previous management company, Native on 14th August 2023. The Neighbourhood offers 230 apartments balancing the buzz of inner city living with the tranquillity of waterside living. Offering a range of 1 and 2 bedroom, unfurnished and furnished apartments, the friendly on site team are in place to welcome residents and to provide support during residency.
8th

Ranked 8th out of 42 in Birmingham

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Hairpin House, B12

Award winner 2024

4.77

4.77

(83 reviews)

Hairpin Home offers cosy communal lounges, quiet co-working spaces and a concierge team on-hand 24/7. And it’s all just a hair’s breadth away from the city centre. Modern brand new one- or two-bedroom apartments. Each featuring a fully fitted kitchen including a dishwasher and spacious en suite and/or bathroom. In addition, just a 10-minute walk away from Birmingham city centre, Hairpin House makes the ideal home for anyone seeking spirited scenes in the UK’s second largest city.
14th

Ranked 14th out of 42 in Birmingham

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This company is rated 4.56 out of 5.00.
4.56

586 total reviews

This all-time rating combines reviewer scores for Experience, Value, Location, Facilities, Management and Design as well as the age and verification status of each review.

Some reviewers were offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

11

Developments by ila

Experience

4.6

Value

4.4

Location

4.6

Facilities

4.5

Management

4.6

Design

4.6

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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'.

Adam C (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Swan Street House, M4

Jun 2026

5
5
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5

Such a great place to live.

Adam C (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Swan Street House, M4

Jun 2026

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

Manchester is a great place to live. There are so many great shops and places to live nearby. Nothing bad about the area at all.

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

Yes. But we haven’t really had any problems or issues.

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

Nothing really. They explained everything before we moved.


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Alcindo (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Swan Street House, M4

Jun 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Great

Alcindo (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Swan Street House, M4

Jun 2026

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

The local area is an excellent place to live, with a great selection of shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and bars all within easy reach. There are also attractive parks and open green spaces nearby, providing plenty of opportunities for walking, exercise and relaxation. Transport links are very convenient, with regular public transport services and good access to major routes, making commuting and travelling straightforward. The street itself is quiet, well maintained and friendly, with reliable bin collections and a pleasant community atmosphere. Overall, the area offers a high quality of life with everything needed for comfortable day-to-day living.

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

Holly, Jay, Josh are amazing. They are professional, approachable and responsive. Any questions or concerns have been handled efficiently, with clear communication and a helpful attitude throughout.

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

I wish I had known just how well managed and welcoming the development would be. The sense of community, quality of the facilities and convenience of the location have all exceeded my expectations and made settling in very easy.


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Cait H (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Swan Street House, M4

Jun 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Lovely place to live

Cait H (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Swan Street House, M4

Jun 2026

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

It’s a really lovely place to live with lots of bars and restaurants. It’s really close to town and also Shudehill which makes the rest of Manchester really accessible.

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

They are quick to resolve any issues and are very communicative.

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

Nothing at all - no surprises after moving in at all ….


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KG (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Swan Street House, M4

Jun 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Great experience

KG (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Swan Street House, M4

Jun 2026

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

Fantastic location , right next to all the shops and bars - easy to get to NQ . Easy access to all transport

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

Extremely quickly and efficiently. We’ve only had 3 main issues and all have been resolved

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

How many facilities there were - I didn’t realise just how many


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Qasim s (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Swan Street House, M4

Jun 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Swan Street House is a modern development that offers convenient city-centre living

Qasim s (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Swan Street House, M4

Jun 2026

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

Living at Swan Street House puts you right in the heart of Manchester, with a huge range of shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and bars all within walking distance. The Northern Quarter is nearby, offering plenty of independent businesses and places to eat. There are also several green spaces and parks accessible by public transport. Transport links are excellent, with Manchester Victoria, Piccadilly Station, Metrolink stops and multiple bus routes close by, making commuting straightforward.

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

Very good. Very easy on the app and they get it done quickly

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

I wish I had known how busy the surrounding area can be during evenings and weekends. The location is excellent and very convenient, but being in the city centre means there can be some noise at peak times. I’d also recommend exploring the nearby independent cafés, restaurants and shops, as they’re one of the best parts of living here.


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