Blackhorse Mills, E17

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

There are plenty of local shops and cafés nearby, all within walking distance. The train station is also just a short walk away, making the location very convenient.

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

recent changes in management have become a growing concern among residents. Decisions appear to be made without seeking or considering resident feedback, leading to frustration and a declining level of confidence in the management process. Conversations with staff across different areas of the development also suggest that many employees share similar concerns with some expressing uncertainty about the direction of management and the way decisions are being communicated and implemented. This apparent lack of consultation and transparency has contributed to an increasing sense of disconnect between management, staff, and residents, undermining trust and confidence within the community

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

Small issue is the lack of parking spaces but this is the same for all the buildings in the area.

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

Great transport with buses & nearby tube station, shops are fab with multiple cafes nearby. A short walk from a selection of breweries for socialising and night life.

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

Slow responses regarding renewal process - good with maintenance issues and general enquiries.

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

The flats have zero aircon and spider situation makes it hard to open windows, unless you’re ok with 8 legged friends. Otherwise, invest in a good fan.

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

Few minutes from Blackhorse Road tube station. 2 supermarkets on the doorstep. Coffee shops and breweries all within a short walk. No traffic noise into our flat. Don’t think parking is great but public transport links are enough for us.

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

Had a leak in the flat. Response was immediate. Moved into another flat temporarily while work was undertaken. Moved back within a couple of weeks.

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

Location is even better than it looks and there are more local places opening up every month

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

Easy transport into Central London via the Victoria line which is less than a 5 minute walk from the location. Quiet, peaceful area with a lovely Wetlands to walk around. Downside is there’s no parking.

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

Yes, very quick response to any problems. No issues

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

Bad part that I didn’t expect was how many spiders you get in the flat because of the wetlands

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

Blackhorse Road is a vibrant area, there are the Blackhorse breweries close by for evening drinks / weekend drinks and events. Local coffee shops but not great supermarkets - you need to go into Tottenham / Walthamstow for a big supermarket. Local to the Walthamstow wetlands and Tottenham marshes for walks.

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

Issues are currently being addressed “town hall meeting” I don’t see anything resolving in the short term in this development.

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

I have lived here twice so I didn’t have any expectations coming back in 2025. I hoped that the awful receptionist didn’t work here.