Fizzy Poplar, E14

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

No large grocery store close to building, only locals.

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

I really don’t have anything to add here. We love everything about it!

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

Yes. We raised a couple of issues when we moved in and they were resolved quickly.

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

I like the green spaces, central location, local amenities and the general sense of community.

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

How good the area is – it’s got a peaceful, community feel.

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

Really responsive and addresses issues quickly. .

Another great feature is the reception! The concept of Bob who looks after the day-to-day facility maintenance and promptly resolves any facility/apartment issues is a rare gem in renting, but Fizzy has it all and it’s top notch!

24/7 new festival quarter reception is also available to ensure your mail is delivered safely in any time of the day!

Residents gym is my favourite part! It is always clean and neat and has a wide variety of equipment!

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

Fizzy Poplar is located in a secure, quiet, family and pets friendly living area. The entrance of the building is conveniently facing the beautiful Bartlett park, where you can walk your dog safely in specially allocated dog training area, have a great cup of in-house roasted coffee at E5 cafe(pets friendly) while your children play in the newly build and quite sophisticated play area, or join the fitness club for a run or exercise at the outdoors gym(also located in the park)!!! Speaking of fitness Fizzy provides access to the lovely residents indoors gym for free, which is always maintained clean and neat! The area has several local shops, dry cleaners and hairdressers in less than 5 mins walk!! Not to mention the close proximity to Canary Wharf and DLR Westferry Station which offer many other shop and entertainment opportunities and a hot link to Bank, Tower Gateway, and Stratford!

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

Everything was communicated in before rental agreement was signed! For the past 3.5 years there were no negative surprises!

What is the best feature of your home:

There are actually several: the secure underground carpark is marvellous, the residents garden is a great feature too, and the community is also awesome!

The second draw was the great transport links. On the DLR, I can get to Bank in 20/30 minutes from the nearby Westferry station. Same for Tower Gateway. If I fancy a trip up to Stratford, a train from Langdon Park gets me there in a similar time. Also it’s only a 15 minute walk to Canary Wharf for the Jubilee line (and Elizabeth line, when it opens).

Being so close to Canary Wharf brings those benefits: there’s plenty of bars, restaurants and cinemas nearby. There’s an on-site gym for residents.

The flat itself it’s great. Spacious and a good layout for sharing with a flatmate. Fizzy Living have been very accommodating for a switchover when the time came for my previous flatmate to move on, being very flexible, allowing things to move as we needed.

Fizzy Living have always responded to repair requests or other issues promptly. They’re my first London landlord and they’ve set the bar… I don’t think I’ll move on until I’m ready to buy.

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

Great transport links
Close Canary Wharf with all its restaurants, bars, shops and cinemas.

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

Pet rent!
I’ve only ever had one dispute since moving into the property and that was the the expectation of pent rent – it’s £50/month for my dog. I’m still not really convinced it’s anything other than pure profit for the landlord, but in the grand scheme it’s not that big of a deal (and it seems all pet friendly landlords in london charge it too!)

What is the best feature of your home:

Definitely the terrace. It’s huge and during the summer becomes an extended part of the living room – cocktails in the sun 🙂

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

The are is great for commuting to both the city and Canary Wharf, the area is quiet and the park across from the development had just been refurbished so the summer will be great. There are plenty of chops and cafes and you are also close to Victoria Park and even Greenwich

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

That although we have a free Gym on hand doesn’t mean we are going to go!

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

Tia always helps out when we need repairs or help with the flat and keeps us up to date with anything we need in a timely and professional manner

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

The area itself isnt great – there isnt much to do and sometimes it does feel a bit unsafe outside. However inside the building is very safe and secure. There are decent facilities nearby and good transport links.

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

No library in the building.

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

The property manager, Tia, responds extremely well and quickly with any queries we may have. Always helpful.

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

I like that it’s close to the centre and there’s a Lidl and a tesco express nearby and it’s just a short walk to Canary Wharf which is amazing!

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

I had no idea that there would be a construction taking place for months now.

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

I would add a resident cinema and more events/locations where residents can meet up.

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

NewFestivalQuarter’s great, surroundings not so much

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

That there is a gap under apartment’s front door that lets cold air in.

What is the best feature of your home:

24/7 Gym

There’s a gym open 24/7 and a concierge to handle your deliveries.

The buildings are well designed and fit in well with the environment. Well insulated, haven’t had the heating on since we moved in.

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

I like the green spaces, perfect for walks

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

Be prepared for fireworks in the park.. they start from the end of October up until.. forever.

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

I would make it a maisonette.. two floors, double the fun.

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

I love the mobility of the location, the availability of shops and parks nearby and the presense of a secure car park

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

Can’t think of any