Company
Website: wayoflife.com
No. of developments: 9
- Development locations: London, East Midlands, South East England, West Midlands
HomeViews Awards
Awards displayed are those earned by the Company in the past 24 months
14 Excellence Awards
14 Design Awards
14 Facilities Awards
13 Value Awards
14 Management Awards
13 Location Awards
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
Viewing 1-5 out of 9

The Lansdowne, B16
Award winner 2025
4.79
(294 reviews)
Ranked 6th out of 42 in Birmingham

The Wullcomb, LE1
Award winner 2025
4.72
(276 reviews)
Ranked 2nd out of 11 in Leicester

Riverstone Heights, E3
Award winner 2025
4.67
(182 reviews)
Ranked 1st out of 21 in Bow

The Kell, ME4
Award winner 2025
4.74
(163 reviews)
Ranked 1st out of 21 in Kent

The Gessner, N17
Award winner 2025
4.73
(160 reviews)
Ranked 1st out of 17 in Borough of Haringey
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See how residents rate developments by Way of Life
Some reviewers were offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Developments by Way of Life
Experience
4.7
Value
4.5
Location
4.7
Facilities
4.7
Management
4.7
Design
4.8
Viewing 1-5 out of 1280
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'.
Isabel V. (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Balfron Tower, E14
Jun 2026
Great Place to Live!
Isabel V. (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Balfron Tower, E14
Jun 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The local area is very convenient, with excellent transport links including DLR, Underground and bus connections. There are plenty of shops, supermarkets, restaurants and cafés within walking distance, making everyday life easy. The area feels safe and well maintained, with pleasant open spaces nearby. Bin collections are regular and reliable, and any occasional issues are dealt with quickly. Overall, it is a vibrant and well-connected place to live with everything needed close at hand.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Any issues or questions I have raised have been dealt with promptly and professionally. The management team communicates clearly and keeps residents informed. Luciana, Lia and Abdi deserve special recognition for their excellent work, as they consistently go above and beyond to help residents and ensure that any concerns are addressed efficiently
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
My advice to new residents would be to make full use of the facilities and not hesitate to contact the team, as they are genuinely friendly, professional and committed to creating a positive living environment.
Abubakar (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Kell, ME4
Jun 2026
Review of stay in The Kell
Abubakar (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Kell, ME4
Jun 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
I've lived at The Kell since moving to the UK and I've genuinely had a really good experience. The location is one of the best things about it. You've got supermarkets, restaurants, cafés, gyms and pretty much everything you need nearby, which makes day-to-day life really convenient. The building itself is well looked after and the facilities are great. Any issues I've had have been dealt with quickly, and the staff have always been helpful and approachable especially Neelam who's been very supportive and professional. The area feels safe, transport links are good, and I've never had any major problems with noise or anti-social behaviour. Overall, it's been a really comfortable place to live and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone looking for an apartment in the area.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Yes, the building management is easily accessible on site and helps you deal with any problems and issues, they follow up with you in regards to any concerns raised I am really appreciative to the on site management team particularly Neelam who's been very cooperative, and addresses all concerns raised as a tenant.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
to let future tenants know that if you decline a parking spot on the building prior to moving in, it will take you a year and a half to get allocated another parking spot
Damiano Pernice (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Sessile, N17
Jun 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Living in Sessile
Damiano Pernice (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Sessile, N17
Jun 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
I really enjoying living in the Sessile, is clean and tidy, maybe the maintenance could be a little more reactive but overall is a good place to live in North london.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Is quite good, some problem with the lift were annoying but I'm happy.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Honestly I'm quite happy because everything they arrange is sent by email.
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Drishti (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Sessile, N17
Jun 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Good Built to Rent Apartments
Drishti (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Sessile, N17
Jun 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Area is well connected and there is retail park - but it is not safe, Many burglaries in and around making walking to the building unsettling.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Some minor repairs were addressed promptly and efficiently
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I wish I had known bed sizes, lack of mattress toppers, and the way the heating charges work.
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Xena (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Sessile, N17
Jun 2026
The Victoria Line is the only benefit. The area lacks essential shops, services, safety, and atmosphere. The development itself is poorly designed, restrictive, and overpriced, with inadequate storage, no parking, no AC, and wasted space. It is difficult to recommend this area or this development as a comfortable or sensible place to live.
Xena (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Sessile, N17
Jun 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The only real advantage of this area is the Victoria Line. Everything else is a disappointment. The neighbourhood lacks essential services: the only food shops are Lidl and Iceland. There is no M&S, no Sainsbury’s, no Tesco, and no affordable everyday options. There is no Royal Mail office, no bank, and no pubs, bars, wine bars, or cafés — nothing that creates a sense of community or livability. Crime rates are extremely high, and the area does not feel safe, especially after dark. Despite hundreds of new flats being built, the neighbourhood feels unfinished, empty, and poorly planned — like living in a neglected development rather than a real community.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
They respond, but they do not actually resolve key problems; window issue is still outstanding after 2.5 years. Otherwise, they are very kind.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I would like to have known how unsafe the area feels, especially in the evenings, and how completely it lacks basic amenities. There are no proper shops, no M&S, no Sainsbury’s, no Tesco, no cafés, no pubs, no bars, no restaurants, no bank, and no Royal Mail office. The whole neighbourhood feels empty, unfinished, and nothing like a real community. I also wish I had known how many serious practical issues the building and flat have. Management enters the flats when residents are not home, sending only a brief notice that they will let themselves in if you do not reply. There are no key locks on any internal rooms, and tenants are given no physical key for the flat, only a single digital fob, which is unacceptable for privacy and security. I would have wanted to know that the landlord/management does not repaint the flat, yet still charges tenants for normal wear and tear on the walls when moving out. There is no underground parking, and the few spaces available cost around £200 per month, which is unreasonable. There are no storage units for residents at all. There is no air conditioning, and residents are not allowed to install their own. There is also no ventilation, not even in the hallways, which makes the building feel stuffy and poorly maintained. The heating system is extremely expensive, and there is no option to change the provider, so tenants are forced to pay high rates with no alternative. I also wish I had known that if any of the appliances (microwave, oven, etc.) break, the tenant is expected to pay for repairs, which is unheard of in a modern rental and should be the landlord’s responsibility, not ours. All of these issues together would have completely changed my decision before signing the tenancy.
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