Alma, E1

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

Pros….Excellent transport links, amenities, proximity to diverse culture, leisure and dining etc , great to be able to walk to the city for work . Cons. ..traffic noise but mitigated by glazing system.

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

Could not be happier with responsiveness to any issues we have had, however minor

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

The location of the apartment on the floor in terms if view, sun etc mattered to is so check that on viewing

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

Pinch me, this is amazing. We have relocated from the US and wanted to feel the vibrancy and energy of being in the heart of London. Everything is easy and close to get to - by foot, bus, tube or train. There is so much to do in the immediate area that we are getting to know - something for everybody.

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

Tom and the team are brilliant. They’re massively helpful are super fast and attentive, take ownership and work with us, communicating clearly transparently, about any question or issue we’ve raised.

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

Relax. The facilities are top notch and the team is excellent - discuss ideas openly and engage.

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

The location is amazing. With just a stone’s throw away from aldgate east station. There are 2 good grocery stores nearby giving you easy access to food at all times. The best thing is the proximity to spitalfields market. You can easily go and grab a nice lunch in the area or a nice browse their trader’s market. The area is vibrant and full of life.

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

Very quick and understanding. They will aim to resolve the issue ASAP.

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

Everything was explained well before move-in. Things are working as expected!

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

Living in the Alma Development has been mostly positive. The area offers a decent range of local shops and supermarkets, and there are some lovely cafés and restaurants nearby—although more variety would be welcome. Open spaces like parks are well-maintained and great for walks or relaxing on weekends. Transport links are generally convenient, with easy access to buses and nearby train stations. Parking on the street can be tight at times, especially in the afternoons, but it's usually manageable. Bin collections are regular, and the street is fairly quiet with minimal antisocial behaviour. Traffic noise is low, which makes the area feel peaceful. Overall, it’s a pleasant and safe place to live with room for a few improvements.

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

The building management has been excellent—always taking immediate action whenever an issue is raised. They’re also incredibly friendly and welcoming to furry friends, treating pets like part of the family, which makes a huge difference.

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 just how warm and supportive the community and staff would be. It’s not something you can fully grasp from a viewing, but there’s a real sense of care here—from the way pets are welcomed to how quickly issues are resolved. It truly feels like home.

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

The location is very amazing. Transportation wise, one could reach to Aldgate East Station in 1 minute and Aldgate Station in 6 minutes. Bus Station is just across the street. Calling Uber or private transportation is easy and convenient as well. Life wise there are many markets around such as Tesco, Amazon Fresh, Sainsbury’s and 3 Chinese grocery stores. Also within 20 minutes walk one could get to Whitechapel market and the big Sainsbury’s. The dining is convenient in that it’s surrounded by at least 10-20 different kinds of fabulous restaurants.

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

Honestly I haven’t meet any problems yet but some small one like reserving for the private dining room they are very supportive and respond very quickly.

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

The best thing is definitely to live like a home and here is the perfect home