Barts Square, EC1

Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:

We have a hospital nearby which is good. St Paul’s, the train station and Barbican are only 4 minutes away from here. The London Museum is moving here as well. It is convenient because you can get the train from Farrington to Heathrow and you can also get to Gatwick from here. The tourism is low here which is good too.

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

The noise insolation of the flat is not the best. There is a noise from the construction works at the moment too. You can hear the builders hammering on the walls. Whenever our neighbours are walking upstairs or using their washing machines we can hear that as well.

Are there any facilities you would like added, or that you have but do not use:

There is a home theatre and a lounge inside the development but you have to book it beforehand.

Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:

I really like the location of the complex. I don’t dislike anything.

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

I wish that I knew it was small since my old apartment was actually bigger than this.

What is the best feature of your home:

The window – it gives me a beautiful view of the city

Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:

The street is great, very quiet and clean. Small supermarkets are not too far and the transport links are good, close to barbican and st Paul’s as well as city thameslink. Restaurants nearby could be a bit better/more of them.

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

The property manager at Savill’s seems to be progressing the issues, so even though they should have been fixed in advance, they will be sorted soon. The building is very warm, no need to use any heating system, and the windows are insulated against any noise. There are lots of switches in the cupboard involved with the heating system – it would have been good to have an explanation of these, so I know what they all do, as such I am still confused.

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

There were existing problems when I moved in recently, which I would have expected to be fixed in advance, so this was very disappointing. This is the property manager’s fault rather than than landlord, as the landlord isn’t involved.

The quality of the apartment is bad. We had to move out temporary because the developer forgot to lay the water proofing for bathroom floor. And we were relocated to somewhere really awful. Tried to argue and at the end didn’t really provide like for like. Heating and cooling system constantly breakdown and leak. Apparently the developer didn’t lay the cooling pipe properly and cause the leak. The quality of the finishing in the apartment isn’t great as well. First impression looks expensive but eventually you will realise the quality is like China made. Some of the design of the apartment is quite stupid where it’s clear that the architect or designer didn’t think from the user aspect. Limited power sockets in the apartment.

Worst thing, our toilet was overflow due the back flow of discharge from the other unit/outside. And we were blame it was our fault but engineer and plumber have agreed that the fault must be in the communal pipe. No apology or follow up from the building management, and we have to clean it up ourself.

If you are a tenant here in the development, you will be guarantee to be treated like a second class citizen.

Don’t be fooled by their appearance. Avoid!

Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:

The apartment is at a very good location. However there are limited useful shops around the area.

It can be noisy sometime if your flat is facing the entrance especially if you are close to the refuse & delivery area as well as the pub nearby. Parking is very limited.

It is a safe area to live in. Good transport link.

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

The hidden charges of utility bills. Beware that you will need to pay standing charge for cooling and heating even when you are not using.

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

If you are a landlord with lots of money, then yes, they treat you very nicely. If you are a tenant, be prepared to like a second class citizen. Bad.

Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:

I like that the apartment is very close to the city, like walking distance. The area is very beautiful.
However during the weekends there is nothing much to do, since theres no restaurants near by

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

I wish i had known that there was not many restaurants nearby.

Are there any facilities you would like added, or that you have but do not use:

Rooftop balcony terrace
dont use common kitchen
common cinema lounge area

I wish that we would have a rooftop or a balcony just so we could step outside without actually being outside. We also have a common area which is cool but we don’t use.

Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:

Vicory house:
Very central and loads of shops, good transport links.
Too crowded during the week. Not too many parks

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

Lacks of parking and child friendly.

Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:

Top location as it is within 5 min walk from St Paul’s station, Barbican station and there is Elizabeth line coming up with the opening within 2 min walk. Quite area surrounded by many bars, cafes and restaurants. Nicely quite on the weekends.

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

One problem is the lack of storage – the apartments are generally not very big and the few building storage spaces are always rented out.
The apartments only bring positive surprises – such as heated floor, automated lights in the bathroom, high-end appliances etc.

If there is one thing you would change about your flat or property what would it be:

Never had a problem with the landlord, all communication with who was handled by the agency.

Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:

I dislike that its in the city so you feel like you’re at work and not really proper London. I do like that is close to my work.

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

That there would be lots of little issues due to it being a new build.

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

There have been a lot complaints and the management don’t really deal with the problem quickly or at all. There is a whatsapp group with a lot of the tenants discussing such issues.

Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:

The location is amazing and very convenient, however there is a lot of noise pollution from construction going on nearby.

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

I wish i had known how noisy it would be during the day due to the building works.

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

Building management have been Pretty good at responding of issues.

Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:

There is no gym or sauna here, and no balcony in the building or flats.
The area is very central with good transport links though.

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

There is nothing

Why did you choose this development:

The only available flat in the area os i had to go for it.