Way of Life

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Way of Life

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Company

  • Website: wayoflife.com

  • No. of developments: 9

  • Development locations: London, East Midlands, South East England, West Midlands

HomeViews Awards

  • 14 Excellence Awards

  • 14 Design Awards

  • 14 Facilities Awards

  • 13 Value Awards

  • 14 Management Awards

  • 13 Location Awards

Developments by Way of Life

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The Lansdowne, B16

Award winner 2025

4.78

4.78

(278 reviews)

The Lansdowne, managed by Way of Life is located in Birmingham’s Edgbaston Village. The building offers 206 apartments, furnished or unfurnished. There are a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments and duplexes on offer. In addition, residents have access to a wide range of amenities including 24h concierge and free super-fast Wi-Fi. Similarly, facilities include a residents’ gym, a resident’s lounge, private cycle storage with a bike workshop. Residents can also utilise the Cultural Mixer space, which has a residents’ kitchen, big screen entertainment and events space.
8th

Ranked 8th out of 42 in Birmingham

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The Wullcomb, LE1

Award winner 2025

4.72

4.72

(275 reviews)

The Wullcomb is a Build to Rent development managed by Way of Life, located in the heart of Leicester. The building offers 297 apartments with a mix of spacious Manhattan studios alongside one and two-bedroom apartments. Residents have the option of choosing a furnished or unfurnished apartment. Additionally, there are a wide range of facilities and amenities on site. These include 24h concierge, secure car park and cycle storage, a rooftop terrace, a shared kitchen and dining space with modern lounge and a private theatre room.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 11 in Leicester

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Riverstone Heights, E3

Award winner 2025

4.68

4.68

(178 reviews)

Riverstone Heights is located on the banks of the River Lea. With a rooftop terrace mid-barbecue, a private lounge and dining room, Way of Life's newest residence is an elegant home in the heart of east London. Alongside thoughtfully designed apartments, the building’s first floor is dedicated to co-working; with meeting rooms, phone booths and a kitchen for residents. Residents can take meetings, or find a quiet corner to catch-up on their to-do list. Superfast WIFI and our onsite resident hosts are also included.
1st

Ranked 1st out of 21 in Bow

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The Kell, ME4

Award winner 2025

4.72

4.72

(156 reviews)

Located in Gillingham, The Kell is a Build to Rent development managed by Way of Life. It offers 192 new apartments with a mix of one, two and three bedroom apartments. As well as this, development is pet-friendly and residents have access to an onsite team with 24/7 CCTV security. Furthermore residents can benefit from secure bike storage and private balconies with views over the Chatham Docks.
1st

Ranked 1st out of 21 in Kent

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The Gessner, N17

Award winner 2025

4.72

4.72

(156 reviews)

The Gessner in Tottenham Hale offers 164 apartments to rent. These include a mix of studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments. In addition, the development offers a range of amenities, including a gym, smart parcel lockers, free super-fast Wi-Fi and an 24-hour on-site team. Furthermore, residents can enjoy rooftop garden views, cosy lounges and an on-site café.
1st

Ranked 1st out of 17 in Borough of Haringey

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See how residents rate developments by Way of Life

This company is rated 4.70 out of 5.00.
4.7

1271 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 Way of Life

Experience

4.7

Value

4.5

Location

4.7

Facilities

4.7

Management

4.7

Design

4.8

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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'.

Zihan Yang (Tenant)

Unverified

Riverstone Heights, E3

Mar 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Excellent Living Experience at Riverstone

Zihan Yang (Tenant)

Unverified

Riverstone Heights, E3

Mar 2026

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

Living here is very convenient with excellent transport links and a nearby metro station, making commuting easy. There is a huge Tesco open daily until midnight, which is perfect for shopping. The community also has a public reading room that is cozy and comfortable. Additionally, the staff are extremely friendly and welcoming.

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

I really love all the building managers here! My favorites are Saad and Helga, both of whom are incredibly welcoming. This is my first time living in a co-living apartment, so I had many questions, and Saad was always patient and helpful. Since I’m Chinese, he would even say the Chinese words he knows to make me laugh when I felt nervous. Helga greets me with so much warmth every time we meet, which makes me feel genuinely happy. I truly appreciate them!

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

Honestly, so far I’m very happy living here. The only thing I wish I had known earlier is how convenient it is—I can get direct access to three train stations, which makes it super easy to reach London’s stations and is perfect for someone like me who loves to travel!


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Hank (Tenant)

Unverified

Riverstone Heights, E3

Mar 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Convenient Location and Pleasant Living Environment

Hank (Tenant)

Unverified

Riverstone Heights, E3

Mar 2026

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

The local area is generally very convenient and pleasant to live in. There is a good range of supermarkets, small shops, cafes and restaurants nearby, so day-to-day life is easy. Public transport links are also strong, with bus stops and train stations within a reasonable distance, making it convenient to travel to work or into the city centre. There are also some open spaces and parks nearby, which is a positive for walking and relaxing. On the downside, parking can sometimes be difficult, especially in the evenings or at weekends. Traffic noise can also be noticeable during busy hours, and at times the street can feel crowded. Bin collections are usually reliable, although there are occasional issues with rubbish being left outside for too long. Overall, it is a well-connected and practical area to live in, despite some minor inconveniences.

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

The building management has generally responded in a professional and polite way when issues have been raised. While some matters can take a little longer than expected to resolve, communication is usually clear and staff are helpful. I especially appreciate Saad at the front desk, who is very responsible and always tries to assist residents promptly. He is friendly, reliable and takes concerns seriously, which has made a positive difference whenever support has been needed.

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

One thing I wish I had known before moving in is that, although the development is convenient and generally well managed, response times for some maintenance or management matters can occasionally be slower than expected. It is also helpful to understand parking arrangements, busy periods, and general building procedures in advance, as these are not always obvious during a viewing. That said, the overall living experience has been good, and having helpful staff members such as Saad at the front desk has made settling in much easier.


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Atanas A. (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Riverstone Heights, E3

Mar 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Great modern accommodation for me and my dog

Atanas A. (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Riverstone Heights, E3

Mar 2026

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

Very close to large Tesco shop, not far away from Stratford shopping center , several large parks are close to the property. Great for dog owners.

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

Very helpful and dog friendly staff, thanks to Helga for help with Rocky :) and showing all the facilities in the apartment.

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

The building has also additional storage areas which might be very practical if you have more things .

Manager response

i Atanas, Thank you very much for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear that you’re enjoying the apartment, the views, and the community spaces. It’s great to know that the design and facilities are supporting both relaxation and work. We also appreciate your feedback on the local area—being close to green spaces and amenities is something many residents value, especially for dog owners. Thank you as well for your kind words about the team. I’ll be sure to pass your feedback on to Helga—she’ll be very happy to hear that she and Rocky made such a positive impression! If there’s ever anything we can assist you with, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Kind regards, Darek

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Darek Dyszynski, Building Manager

Mar 2026


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Albanian (Tenant)

Unverified

Riverstone Heights, E3

Mar 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

Mesmerizing scenery

Albanian (Tenant)

Unverified

Riverstone Heights, E3

Mar 2026

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

the quality of the shops is really high and the enviroment offers a lot of variety of events you can do with your family or colleagues

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

the building management has been quite supportive and has listened carefully to any of my complaints and my family’s ones and they have tried to sort everything out for us

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

I wish i knew that the scenery in this place is just amazing as to before i didn’t know if i should move here because i thought it might be a bit dim or a dull place to live in as im a teenager but now that i have been living here i see so much scenery and a very lively life


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Shruti A (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Riverstone Heights, E3

Mar 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Amazing place to live!

Shruti A (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Riverstone Heights, E3

Mar 2026

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

The area is safe and clean. Great connectivity with tube station less than a minute’s walk away and multiple bus stops within a 5 minutes walk. Major stores and a gym group within walking distance.

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

Simona, Darek and Helga are all extremely friendly, responsive and thoughtful. They go above and beyond to make sure the residents stay is as comfortable as possible. Any issues raised are resolved at the earliest possible occasion.

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

I wish I had known about the bus connectivity sooner because that would’ve made commuting more convenient.

Manager response

Hi Shruti, Thank you so much for your kind and detailed review. We’re really pleased to hear that you’re enjoying the building, especially the terrace views and the lounge areas—it’s great to know these spaces are making a positive difference to your experience. It’s also encouraging to hear your feedback about the location and connectivity. We truly appreciate your kind words about the team. Simona, Helga, and I are always here to support our residents, and it means a lot to know that our efforts are making your stay comfortable. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience—it really does mean a lot to us. Kind regards, Darek

Posted by

Darek Dyszynski, Building Manager

Mar 2026


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