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

(288 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 Kell, ME4

Award winner 2025

4.73

4.73

(157 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

(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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This company is rated 4.71 out of 5.00.
4.71

1288 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

9

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'.

Anurag (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Lansdowne, B16

Apr 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Well-Managed, Modern Living with Excellent City Centre Convenience At Lansdowne

Anurag (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Lansdowne, B16

Apr 2026

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

Living in Birmingham city centre is vibrant and convenient. Great mix of shops, restaurants, bars and green spaces like Cannon Hill Park nearby. Excellent transport links via Birmingham New Street station make commuting easy. Parking can take planning, but a lively, friendly atmosphere make it a great place to live.

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

Very efficient and caring management team. Every single team member has a great level of responsibility and genuinely help out. The team also build very personable relationships - Irina is a great manager for her team and drives the right kind of behaviours. Massive credit to Augustina who tries to bring the residents together through innovative ideas. All other members of the team are great too!

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

Great co-working space and comraderie amongst the residents. Very good environment!

Manager response

Thank you so much for such a generous and detailed review, Anurag — it really means a lot to the whole team. We’re delighted to hear how much you’re enjoying living in the building and Birmingham city centre, and that the design, facilities, and communal spaces have made such a positive day‑to‑day difference for you. It’s especially lovely to read your kind words about Irina, Augustina, and the wider team. We’re proud of the care, professionalism, and sense of community they bring, and your recognition of their efforts will absolutely be shared with them. Creating a welcoming, well‑run environment where residents feel connected is exactly what we strive for. Thank you again for recommending us and for being such a valued part of the community. We’re really glad to have you here.

Posted by

Ellie Weston, Assistant Building Manager

Apr 2026


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Mod F (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Lansdowne, B16

Apr 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

Highly recommended

Mod F (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Lansdowne, B16

Apr 2026

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

It’s amazing location with amazing public transportation connections that are easy and affordable. Amazing close services like Morrison supermarket, Pizza Hut and Dominoes, Post office, and etc.

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

Quick response and available maintenance took care of everything.

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

I have nothing bad to say, but my experience here disturbs due to the flat size. To be honest it’s average size of the same other flats in the city. I want to feel more comfortable in larger places which I can’t found it here. Also I felt the prices were increased and I think they follow the market prices.

Manager response

Thank you so much for your kind words and for recommending us — we really appreciate it. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed your time here and found the amenities, location, and transport links so convenient. While we’re sorry we couldn’t offer a larger flat that suited your needs this time, we completely understand wanting more space, and we truly value the year you spent with us. It’s great to know the team and maintenance support made your experience a positive one. Please don’t hesitate to reach out in the future — we’d love to welcome you back if the right home becomes available.

Posted by

Ellie Weston, Assistant Building Manager

Apr 2026


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Paris (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Lansdowne, B16

Apr 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Comfortable secure place to live

Paris (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 itself is very well located, with easy access to shops, restaurants, and entertainment, and it’s close to the city centre. Transport is also very convenient, with trains, trams, and buses all nearby.

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

The management team have been responsive whenever I’ve raised any issues. Maintenance requests are handled efficiently, and anything logged through the system is usually resolved within a few days, which makes things feel well managed.

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

The only downside is that mobile signal can be quite poor at times. That said, even if I had known this beforehand, I would still have chosen to move here, as it’s not easy to find a good place in this city.

Manager response

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review. We’re really pleased to hear that you feel safe and comfortable in the building and that the concierge, especially Augustina, has made such a positive impression — we’ll be sure to pass that on to her. It’s great to know the location, cleanliness, and shared spaces are working well for you, and that our team has been responsive when issues arise. We appreciate the note about mobile signal too, and we’ll continue to explore any improvements where possible. Thanks again for choosing to live with us — it really means a lot.

Posted by

Ellie Weston, Assistant Building Manager

Apr 2026


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Kody (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Kell, ME4

Apr 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

The apartments are really nicely designed with spacious living facilities

Kody (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Kell, ME4

Apr 2026

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

Been staying here for a little while now since moving away from home and my experience has been nothing but good things reception staff are really helpful if there are any issues.

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

We had an issue with our hot water and it was sorted out really quickly with minimal issues

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

Wish I knew more about the communal room and the events that go on.

Manager response

Hi Kody Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience at The Kell. We were delighted to read that you’re enjoying the views and the apartment design, and it’s wonderful to hear that our team was able to get your hot water sorted quickly for you. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the communal room and events. We are always looking for ways to get the word out more effectively, and we would love to see you at our next event! As it happens, we are hosting a Pizza Party this Thursday at 5:00 PM in The Sitting Room. It’s a great chance to enjoy some food, meet your neighbours, and see the communal space in action. We’d love to see you there! Thank you again for choosing The Kell as your home.

Posted by

Jodie S, Building Manager

Apr 2026


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Joe & Nicola (Tenant)

Unverified

The Sessile, N17

Apr 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Superb Living Experience and The Sessile

Joe & Nicola (Tenant)

Unverified

The Sessile, N17

Apr 2026

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

This area is definitely on the rise with some great pubs for food and drinks near by, Mother Kelly’s is conveniently located next door and you’ll find a fantastic family run pub called The Volunteer which is a few minutes walk away. There are also plenty of green spaces, including parks, reservoirs, and canals that provide great walking routes. Additionally, there are various shops in the vicinity. Access to the Victoria Line is just around a five minute walk away, making commuting extremely easy.

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

We had trouble with our water on the first day, it wasn’t a problem it was more our fault, that we didn’t know what to do. It was a simple fix but we was seen to immediately.

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

The communal shared areas come at cost, a lot of the areas we was really impressed by, we didn’t realise we would have to pay for them, we thought we could access these areas with a simple booking.


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