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

4.79

4.79

(292 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

(276 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

4.67

4.67

(182 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

4.74

4.74

(162 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

4.73

4.73

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

1317 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'.

Daniel D (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Kell, ME4

Jun 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Great place to live

Daniel D (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Kell, ME4

Jun 2026

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

The area surrounding The Kell offers a great balance of convenience and lifestyle. There is a wide range of local shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and pubs within easy reach, making everyday errands simple. Several parks and green spaces are also nearby, providing excellent opportunities for walking, exercise and relaxation. Transport links are strong, with regular bus services and good road access making commuting straightforward. Parking is generally manageable, bin collections are reliable, and the neighbourhood feels friendly and well cared for. Noise levels are typically low, with only the usual traffic during busier periods.

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

The management team at The Kell have always been approachable, professional and responsive. Any questions or concerns have been dealt with promptly, and communication has generally been clear and helpful throughout my time living here.

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

I wish I had known just how convenient and well-connected the location of The Kell was before moving in. Access to local amenities, transport links and green spaces made settling in much easier than expected and has been one of the biggest advantages of living here.


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Ye Mao (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Gessner, N17

May 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

A modern apartment with good management and a convenient location.

Ye Mao (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Gessner, N17

May 2026

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

The location is very convenient, with the station only a 2-minute walk away and central London reachable by underground in around 15 minutes. There are several grocery options nearby, including Lidl, Asda, Tesco, and Asian grocery stores. However, restaurant choices in the immediate area are relatively limited.

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

They responded very quickly, either by email or phone.

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

Restaurant choices nearby are somewhat limited, but the excellent grocery options and quick transport links make day-to-day living very convenient. The Victoria line is usually the best way to reach central London, so if it is affected by strikes, the journey can take much longer.


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A (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Riverstone Heights, E3

May 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Well-maintained building with responsive management and helpful support

A (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Riverstone Heights, E3

May 2026

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

The area has a good range of local shops, supermarkets, cafés and restaurants within walking distance, with a variety of options for everyday needs and dining out. Transport links are very convenient, with frequent bus and nearby tube/train connections, making travel into central London easy, although peak times can be busy. There are also pleasant open spaces nearby for walking and leisure. On my street, parking can sometimes be limited but generally manageable, bin collections are regular and reliable, and there is minimal anti-social behaviour. Traffic noise is present at peak hours but is otherwise fairly quiet and residential.

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

The building management has generally responded promptly and effectively to any issues raised. Problems are acknowledged quickly and usually resolved in a reasonable timeframe, with clear communication throughout the process.

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 how busy parking and nearby traffic can get during peak hours, which isn’t always obvious during viewings. Also, it can take a little time to get used to how quickly bin collections and maintenance schedules operate, so planning around those helps. Overall, the flat itself and management are good, but these small day-to-day practicalities are worth being aware of for new residents.

Manager response

Dear A Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review. We’re really pleased to hear that you’ve had a positive experience living here and that the building, facilities, and overall upkeep have met your expectations. It’s especially appreciated that you mentioned Saad and the management team — we’ll be sure to pass on your kind words. Creating a well-maintained and supportive environment for residents is very important to us, so it’s great to know that our responsiveness and communication have made a difference. We also appreciate your balanced feedback about the local area and day-to-day practicalities such as parking and peak-time traffic. Insights like these are genuinely helpful for future residents and for us as we continue improving the living experience. Thanks again for your feedback and for being part of the community. Kind regards, Darek

Posted by

Darek Dyszynski, Building Manager

May 2026


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Subhaan (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Gessner, N17

May 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

The building itself is nicely designed, the roof terrace is exceptional

Subhaan (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Gessner, N17

May 2026

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

Marco has been great since he started, always keeping us updated and is very approachable. He has been a great addition to the team

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

Delays with heating repairs which isn't ideal. The engineer came once but didn't quite fix the issue so he had to turn up again. With commercial resident buildings, the heating can be an issue and some can be complex

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

N/A not applicable not appllo but not applicable!!


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Bharath (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Wullcomb, LE1

May 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Best place to live in Leicester, looked after by a great team.

Bharath (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Wullcomb, LE1

May 2026

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

The location is one of The Wullcomb's biggest selling points. It is couple of minutes walk from the city center, so shops and restaurants are all on your doorstep and St Margaret's bus station is just around the corner making getting around a breeze. There's a Sainsbury's bang opposite to the building for everyday essentials, and within the building itself you have Esquires coffee shop and a private fitness center. Leicester Royal Infirmary is also just a few minutes away, which is hugely reassuring and the area has several GPs, dental clinics and schools nearby making it a great fit for all kinds of residents. The building has on site parking and for guests, there are few onsite parking space and ample paid parking around the building. Despite being on a main road, the traffic noise is surprisingly low. Bins are managed by the concierge team so that's one less thing to think about. In terms of safety, Always felt very secure — access to the building is restricted, the concierge team are on hand around the clock, and it's a genuinely safe environment, great for families and kids too.

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

In my nearly 5 years of stay, I had requested adjustments due to unexpected situations, Karl always responded positively. Whenever anything came up, the response was prompt and reassuring. The concierge team are available around the clock and on the couple of occasions things needed dealing with quickly, they were straight on it — no fuss, no delays. Always felt like things were being handled by people who actually cared. Zero headache.

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

After nearly 5 years, honestly there's not much I wish I'd known , which is a good sign. I have no complaints. It genuinely felt like more than just a place to live. That's hard to get from a viewing alone.

Manager response

Thank you so much for your amazing 5 star review. it has been amazing having you stay with us for so long, we wish you all the best in your new home!

Posted by

Karl Billington, Senior Leasing Manager

Jun 2026


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