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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Award Winner 2025

The Lansdowne, B16

Award winner 2025

4.79

4.79

(284 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.
6th

Ranked 6th 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 Gessner, N17

Award winner 2025

4.72

4.72

(157 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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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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This company is rated 4.70 out of 5.00.
4.7

1280 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

Viewing 1-5 out of 1233

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'.

T Duarte (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Lansdowne, B16

Apr 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Peaceful and secure

T Duarte (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Lansdowne, B16

Apr 2026

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

The area has excellent access to local shops, restaurants, and entertainment facilities, with the city centre near. Transport links are very convenient, with trains, trams and busses all within easy reach.

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

Maintenance is attentive and they respond promptly. When you look an issue on the portal, it is usually resolved within a couple of days.

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

I wish I knew that they do not give out fobs anymore, it would’ve been nice to have but it does not drastically affect my experience living here.


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Noor (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Lansdowne, B16

Apr 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Good

Noor (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Lansdowne, B16

Apr 2026

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

Nice area, close to 24/7 hour convenience store, 10 min walk to five ways station, far from bus stops to uni

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

good response, timely and they help as much as they can

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

A little far from bus stops to university, but train station is near


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Ritika (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Gessner, N17

Apr 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Superb building management

Ritika (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Gessner, N17

Apr 2026

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

Gessner is a great property super close to the station and aintained to a very high standard - the cafe and the gym are the best parts of the development

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

Yes - always we had issues with heating in our first week and it was promptly resolved

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

Wish we had known about registering for heating ahead of moving in


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Omid (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Draper, NW9

Apr 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Great building, excellent management, and a fantastic location

Omid (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Draper, NW9

Apr 2026

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

The area is very convenient with a great mix of shops, restaurants, and cafes nearby. There are also good open spaces and everything feels well connected with reliable transport links. The street itself is generally quiet and well maintained. Parking can occasionally be a bit limited, but overall it’s a very comfortable and pleasant place to live.

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

The management team has been excellent. They respond quickly and are always helpful and proactive in resolving any issues. Matt, Cameron, and Andrea in particular have been very supportive and easy to reach whenever needed.

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

Honestly, not much to flag. If anything, just that parking can sometimes be a bit limited, but everything else has been very smooth and positive.

Manager response

Hi Omid, Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear that you’re enjoying your experience at The Draper and that the building, amenities, and overall management have made such a positive impression. It’s great to know that the modern design and day-to-day functionality of the development are working well for you, and that the efficient maintenance and communication have enhanced your experience. Creating a well-run and professionally managed environment is exactly what we aim for, so your feedback is truly appreciated. Your kind words about the team mean a lot—Matt, Andrea and I are very pleased to hear your recognition of our responsiveness and proactive approach. We’re proud to have a team that genuinely supports our residents. We’re also glad you’re enjoying the convenience of the local area, from the nearby shops and restaurants to the green spaces and strong transport links. We appreciate your feedback regarding parking and will continue to keep this in mind as we look at ways to improve the overall experience. Thank you again for your recommendation and for being a valued part of The Draper community. Warm regards,

Posted by

Cameron, General Manager

Apr 2026


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YH (Tenant)

Unverified

The Lansdowne, B16

Mar 2026

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

Living in the Lansdowne

YH (Tenant)

Unverified

The Lansdowne, B16

Mar 2026

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

It’s nice and conveniently placed, though I wish the bus stop across was in service. However well placed from groceries, uni, and city centre and tram and train station.

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

Yes, they were very helpful and quick to respond to needs

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

Just know the bus station is not in service. Otherwise, very good and as expected

Manager response

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re really glad to hear you’ve had such a positive experience, and Augustina will be thrilled to know she made such an impact. It’s great that you’re enjoying the facilities — and we appreciate the suggestion about keeping the cultural mixer open later; we’ll make sure it’s passed on. We’re happy you find the location convenient, even with the bus stop currently out of service. And it’s wonderful to hear that the team has been quick and helpful whenever you’ve needed support. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts — it helps us keep making the community even better.

Posted by

Ellie Weston, Assistant Building Manager

Apr 2026


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