Abbeville Apartments, IG11

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

There are plenty of local shops and supermarkets nearby, including ASDA, which is only a short walk away. Transport links are excellent, with frequent buses and easy access to major routes, making commuting simple. The neighbourhood is generally calm, with good parking availability and reliable bin collections. I rarely experienced any anti‑social behaviour or noise disturbances, which made the area feel safe and comfortable. After moving away, I realised just how convenient this location was, and I am genuinely considering returning.

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

The building management team were consistently responsive and supportive whenever I raised an issue. Whether it was a small request or something that needed urgent attention, Mohammed and Hassan always handled it promptly and professionally. They communicated updates clearly and followed through until the issue was resolved. Their level of service was exceptional and one of the main reasons I enjoyed living in the development for 3 years.

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

I wish I had known just how well‑managed and comfortable the development was before moving in. After living here for 3 years and then relocating to a different place, the difference became very clear. The convenience of the location, the excellent management team, and the overall quality of the building are things I truly appreciate in hindsight. Knowing this earlier would have made the decision to move in even easier—and it’s why I am now considering returning.

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

Good transport links to Central London wirh District and Hammersmith line and also C2C Service. A lot of fast food places and supermarkets arround.

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

Exceptional service for any issue we'd faced since we're in the property. Samson, Muhammad and Hassan are always very helpful and professional. The maintenance team is also incredible.

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

No any complains about anything. We got exactly what was advertised.

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

Overall I'm happy with the area, always something going on and plenty of options for whatever you need. Better food delivery options would be the only change I'd make. Great access to Barking station (10 min or less walking) and so many train options to choose from. From my side of the building not much traffic noise, just noise from the market.

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

Always responsive initially, but depending on the type of support needed it may take a fortnight for some maintenance requests to be fulfilled. Fairly good, but you have to follow up consistently until the problem is resolved.

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

Wish there were better food delivery options, there are more the closer you get to Ilford but then your food is cold.

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

Lots of restaurants have opened and closed in the last two years, so there is always variety and something new. Very walkable area and everything is 5 minutes or less (including the station) so it's very accessible. Not much noise from traffic.

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

The bin rooms are often overflowing and I put in a request once and they were emptied the next day. Not sure if that was because of my request or just a coincidence. But reception is always friendly.

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

Nothing really to add here, apartment is great and no complaints about Barking.

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

Just arrived so can't speak too much about the area but it seems quite nice. There's a large park next to the building and the station isn't far. And the ASDA and Tesco are great stores and nearby.

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

Haven't needed to involve management for any issues but there's an app for maintenance requests.

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

Still exploring the area but I didn't know the market was open nearly every day which is nice. And there a lot of bus routes which is also great.