ila

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  • Website: www.ila.rent

  • No. of developments: 15

  • Development locations: London, Wales, 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

Swan Street House, M4

Award winner 2025

4.83

4.83

(222 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.
6th

Ranked 6th out of 70 in Manchester

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Pall Mall Press, L3

Award winner 2025

4.74

4.74

(198 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.
5th

Ranked 5th out of 31 in Liverpool

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Equipment Works, E17

Award winner 2024

4.46

4.46

(123 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 13 in Walthamstow

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Aquifer House, IG1

4.88

4.88

(113 reviews)

Welcome to Aquifer House, a vibrant new neighbourhood in the heart of Ilford. Choose from stylish studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, with resident lounges, co-working spaces and a gym all designed to make everyday living easier. Just moments from Ilford station and the Elizabeth line, Aquifer House offers excellent connections across London alongside a welcoming community to call home.
1st

Ranked 1st out of 12 in Borough of Redbridge

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Hairpin House, B12

Award winner 2024

4.79

4.79

(103 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.
8th

Ranked 8th out of 43 in Birmingham

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This company is rated 4.72 out of 5.00.
4.72

1182 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

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Developments by ila

Experience

4.7

Value

4.6

Location

4.7

Facilities

4.7

Management

4.7

Design

4.7

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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'.

Giuliano Viana (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Anchor Works, CF10

Nov 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

Great Location, Modern Apartments and Good Management

Giuliano Viana (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Anchor Works, CF10

Nov 2026

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

Living in this area of Cardiff has been a very good experience. The location is excellent, with plenty of shops, supermarkets, restaurants and cafés within easy reach. Cardiff Central station is nearby, which is particularly useful for commuting and travelling. Everything is quite accessible, making day-to-day life convenient. The area can be busy at times, especially with traffic, but this is expected when living so close to the city centre. Overall, it is a great location with everything you need nearby.

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

The management team has been friendly, professional and easy to deal with. Whenever assistance has been needed, they have been helpful and responsive. I am pleased with the way the building is managed and the level of support available to residents.

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

I would recommend checking the additional monthly costs before moving in, particularly parking, which costs £200 per month. This can make the overall cost of living here considerably higher. On the positive side, the location is excellent, and having shops, restaurants and transport connections nearby makes everyday life much easier. It is definitely worth considering if convenience is a priority.


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Fernanda Domingues (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Anchor Works, CF10

Nov 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

Modern & Convenient Living place

Fernanda Domingues (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Anchor Works, CF10

Nov 2026

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

The location is one of the main advantages of living here. Cardiff city centre is within easy reach, with a good selection of shops, supermarkets, restaurants, cafés and other amenities nearby. Public transport connections are convenient, particularly Cardiff Central station, which makes commuting and travelling around the city straightforward. The area is practical for everyday living, although, as expected in a central location, traffic and occasional street noise can be noticeable. Parking is available but comes at an additional cost, which is worth considering. Overall, it is a convenient and well-connected location with plenty to offer.

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

My experience with the building management team has been positive. They have been approachable, professional and helpful whenever I have needed assistance. Communication has generally been clear, and I appreciate their willingness to support residents and address concerns. Overall, I am satisfied with the level of service provided.

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

One thing worth considering before moving in is the additional cost of parking, which is £200 per month and can make a noticeable difference to the overall living expenses. However, the location is very convenient, particularly for access to Cardiff Central station, shops and restaurants. I would also recommend checking which services and facilities are included in the rent to have a clear understanding of the total monthly costs.


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Shushu (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Triangle Yard, LS1

Nov 2026

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5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Lovely BTR, Great Team

Shushu (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Triangle Yard, LS1

Nov 2026

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

About ten minutes walk to Leeds Station and City Center, a little more than twenty to campus. Really friendly and helpful staff, among whom Alfie is just too nice to be such gorgeous.

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

No comment, currently haven't raised any problems or issues.

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

Wish I had known that the rent should be paid with local card.


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E Mak (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Sherborne Place, B16

Nov 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

Ideal apartment to rent

E Mak (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Sherborne Place, B16

Nov 2026

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

The location is convenient and closes to city centre. We can easily reach public transportation. Having said that it maintains with a quiet environment.

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

Management office staff Follow up the request closely. As a result, issues could be solved timely

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

1)how does the management maintain a safe environment ? 2) What is the current crime rate of the surrounding area?


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M J (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Anchor Works, CF10

Nov 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Helpful staff!

M J (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Anchor Works, CF10

Nov 2026

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

Very good access to the Bay and the city centre, but the Depot can be loud on weekends. There isn't much public transport, but being so close to the city centre makes it easy enough to get to the bus interchange.

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

Building management have responded pretty much instantly to any issues I've raised

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

I'd have liked an explanation on how the council tax/electricity/water system worked. the Tili link sent in the email didn't recognise the flat.


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