Dressage Court, E2

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

The location has good access to transport links - multiple tube lines, overground and buses. The area is ok, but that depends on personal preference. Having two parks nearby is nice.

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

Yes - always very quick to respond and take action to address any issues

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

I visited someone who lived here before so I was quite familiar

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

Transport is good. Anti-social behaviour is high. I don't feel like I am part of or belong in the local community. (outside of the building)

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

they have solved them e.g. parts missing on chairs

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

I already knew the building quite well before moving in. I would say the capped internet speed and surcharge is something that surprised me negatively.

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

Good aspects are that you’re super close to the central and weaver lines, there’s a big Sainsbury’s close by as well as brick lane and Shoreditch. You’ve also got the three colts tavern next door which is so great on the weekends. We also love being close to weavers fields, broadway market and Victoria park. It has to be said though that sometimes Bethnal Green is a little dodgy.

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

Really responsive, great and timely. They’ve always been very helpful.

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

How to work the different heating cooling and extracting or vent systems in the flats

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

Location for transport is brilliant - multiple train stations, walking to Shoreditch, London fields, Vicky park. Local vicinity shops are lacking but easy access to supermarkets. Back roads in direct vicinity need more care as lots of drug use and litter.

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

Efficient. Delay on washing machine parts was painful but sourced use of another vacant flat machine while out of use

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

Understanding of the events that go on in the building should be marketed

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

There are many nice cafés, pubs, restaurants, and local grocery shops within walking distance, which makes everyday life very convenient. The area also has good access to open spaces where you can easily enjoy a walk or run. Transport links are excellent, especially for anyone working in the City, and the Elizabeth Line makes getting to Heathrow very easy. The neighbourhood feels relatively safe, though not perfect. One downside is that my street is close to the train tracks, so the noise can be noticeable at times.

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

The building management has been very reliable and consistently provides quick responses whenever we raise an issue. The team is always helpful and welcoming when we come home, which really makes a difference. As we haven’t lived in London for very long, having people we can ask for support is extremely important to us, and the management team has been great in that regard.

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 the noise from the nearby train tracks. Previously, we lived in Zone 3 where it was much quieter, so the difference was quite noticeable at first. It’s something we should have considered more carefully before choosing the flat. That said, we’ve now gotten used to it and even started to enjoy the lively city atmosphere.