Way of Life

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Way of Life

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  • 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

(296 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

(183 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

(170 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

4.75

4.75

(164 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 22 in Kent

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This company is rated 4.70 out of 5.00.
4.7

1353 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'.

Lotta (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Gessner, N17

Jul 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

3
3
This is rated 3.00 out of 5.00.
3

My Experience Living at The Gessner

Lotta (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Gessner, N17

Jul 2026

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

I’ve really enjoyed living in the local area, more than I initially expected. I haven’t had any major issues in the past two years. The commute is great, and it’s convenient being close to the retail park for essential shops. I also really enjoy the walks and views around the Wetlands/Reservoirs, as well as having places like the Ferry Boat Inn pub nearby. The only real downside is that Tottenham Hale station can get very busy during events at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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

Yes, building management has responded to issues I’ve raised, but the response time can vary. Sometimes things are dealt with within a couple of hours, while other times it can take a few days before anything is actioned. Overall, they do respond, but more consistent follow-up and clearer timelines would make the experience better.

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

I wish I had known that most of the communal areas close at 11pm, apart from the gym. As residents, we all have fobs, so it would be great to have access to these spaces later, especially considering the rent and the fact that they are part of what makes the development appealing. This is particularly relevant during the summer months, when it stays light until late and it would be nice to enjoy the communal areas for longer in the evenings.


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Valeria V. (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Gessner, N17

Jul 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

Recommended!

Valeria V. (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Gessner, N17

Jul 2026

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

Living un this development is comfortable and safe, well connected and plenty of amenities. Communal areas are well maintained and enjoyable

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

We had issues with the laundry machine, this was sorted within 2 weeks, but another equipment was accessible in the mean time.

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

Lea valley park is a great green area to walk around or exercice.


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A happy tenant :) (Tenant)

Unverified

The Gessner, N17

Jul 2026

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5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Beautiful modern design with convenient access to Central London.

A happy tenant :) (Tenant)

Unverified

The Gessner, N17

Jul 2026

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

What I love about our place is 1) very close to an underground station, making the daily commute as a student to central London very easy! 2- having access to a variety of shops.

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

They responded to any problems or issues we have raised very quickly!

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

I wish I knew how much the rent increases every year.


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Nathanael R (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Gessner, N17

Jul 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

Perfect place to live in Tottenham

Nathanael R (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Gessner, N17

Jul 2026

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

Fantastic facilities and lots of great shops nearby. Perfect transport links too. I think that there's lots of beautiful places nearby to visit.

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

Yes. We weren't able to understand the temperature monitor in our flat but the management helped very quickly

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

Neighbours are quiet so you shouldn't expect to make friends but the facilities are great regardless.


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SA (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Gessner, N17

Jul 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

Nice place to live in

SA (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Gessner, N17

Jul 2026

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

Transport links are very convenient. I dislike the lack of high end grocery stores and restaurants close by.

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

Property management has always responded promptly

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

Building is designated no parking so you cannot get council parking permit.


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