Property design – Some apartments have excellent views but on the downside some don’t have air conditioning which can get difficult in the summer with floor to ceiling glass windows that tend to retain heat.

Facilities – have on occasion experienced difficulties with the dishwashers. No other issues in facilities.

Property management – I believe this property is managed by JLL (they are the landlord middleman) – poor experience with them so far (has been a few months) with lack of communication and having to constantly chase. Used Knight Frank as agent in renting this apartment and they have been good.

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

Great location for all purposes – great to live in an area with lots of small businesses and creative events that entice people to return. There is always something going on! I can have friends/family over for every occasion (coffee/lunch/drinks/dinner) and one thing I find incredibly unique is there is a vast space to sit without having to buy anything which is a strong positive. One development point would be to review the shops located in the archways (below the Samsung shop) – I’m not sure they draw in as many people as they could, it’s a beautiful spot and I feel the shops just need a little tweaking.
Overall however my partner and I really do love this area and look forward to seeing it continue to grow!

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

Pro – the mornings are quiet and a strong positive which I didn’t realise before we had moved to the area. There is also a lot going on in terms of events.

Cons – some apartments in arthouse do not have air conditioning and if you live off York way it can get very noisy!

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

Good landlord but they use JLL to manage the property who I would avoid in the future.

Apartments are well spaced and specced, and the fittings are all top class: down-lighting that’s stunning (and nourishes plants), built in dishwashers, and heated mirrors in the bathroom so they don’t steam up. The designers thought of every little detail.

The building is wonderfully maintained and is stocked with friendly concierge staff. I love it here.

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

Being so close to Coal Drops Yard the area has a great selection of upmarket shops and many great restaurants. With the regents canal so close there are lots of opportunities to go for runs, or walks, and there are a few small parks (Gasholders Park is great) for walking dogs or picnicking in.

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

The council tax is on the higher end of the scale (£150-200/month for a 1 bedroom), so one definitely pays for the nice area we’re situated in.

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

We’ve really struggled to get our landlord (actually the managing agency) to fix our dishwasher. It’s been 6 months of emails, and nothings actually been done.

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

Like: pretty area, Waitrose a close walk away for groceries.
Dislike: a hefty amount of construction.

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

WI-FI! Setting up Wi-fi was a pain, just about no company will do it (we got in a month long fight with talk-talk about their inability to do it for us). The solution is fairly easy however, just use the routers that are already plugged in here and go to ‘See the Light.’ It’s the pre-setup company in this building. 1 phone call and you should be fine.

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

Fantastic area with lots of restaurants and bars. Nice that Coal Drops Yard haz lots of non chain shops fo give an individual feel. Argent have done an excellent job in the estate as a whole.

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

Area is booming and with a big Google building under construction and Facebook moving in shows no signs of slowing down.

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

Nothing to change with flat or building, just a more reasonable service charge.