Lyons Dock at Greenford Quay, UB6

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

The good things is that the flat itself is really good and the area is quite and safe. However, I would like to see more shops and restaurants will be opened soon.

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

The building management team is very willing to help and kind.

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

There’s not many restaurants and shops around the building.

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Not many offers around, there’s a retail park which offers a range of supermarkets and shops as well as boots, superdrug and coffee shops and a 24h mcdonald’s but that’s it. the proximity to the tube is great (6/7 min walk) but the central line for Greenford has a lot of issues specially the frequency between trains sometimes it can be up to 12 or 15 which is not acceptable for one of the most central lines in London. There’s a canal which offers a scenic walk alongside it and a nearby park Horsenden Hill which is huge but not very attractive. There are local business such as barbershops and groceries/supermarket near the station but the main street towards Sudbury Hill is quite limited in offer. In General is a pleasant place to live despite the proximity to the industrial estate. Traffic is intense but no busier then other places in London.

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

sometimes quickly sometimes take too long or don’t reply at all

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

I would like to know more about commute times and train frequency and also business around in the area

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

There is nothing here. Greenford Quay is situated adjacent to an industrial estate. The Central Line is a 10 minute walk away, and the Piccadilly Line is 15-20 minute walk away (depending whether you're in Lyon's Dock or Tillermans), but if you want anything on your doorstep other than an overpriced Co-Op or Starbucks then you're out of luck. The nearest Aldi is a 35 minute walk away. There is a retail park about 15 minutes away but that is only a compact Lidl and M&S Food. There is private parking available at something extortionate like £150 a month. There is no free parking for visitors or guests and street parking does not exist within/around the development without a permit. There is absolutely nothing to do nearby for residents wishing to be social. No bars, no restaurants - nothing. The development itself has many vacant commercial units but these have been unoccupied since the site opened a few years ago. There is supposed to be a bar opening soon on site, but this has been 'Coming Soon' for c.12 months now - they've actually managed to build another huge residential block sooner than open this new bar. As this is a site under construction, it's near impossible to have the windows open during the day as it's a building site from 7am-7pm daily (even some Sunday's).

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

Maintenance issues are sorted quickly and the building management team are responsive when it comes to complaints/queries.

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

I wish I'd know how hot it would get in the summer. I have never put the heating on once, because during the winter the temperate within the flat is at a minimum 19 degrees, and in the summer it reaches 33 degrees. There is no air conditioning in the flats, and the flats trap the heat. The summer months here are unbearable.

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The location is perfect for me. The only issue is alot of traffic due to constant road works but obviously this can not be helped.

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

They respond quickly but do not come to fix quickly. I had the same repair 3 times and it is still not fixed. It makes me feel like I am not being listened to.

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

That I would not be able to switch water, electricity/energy providers and shop around. It is extremely expensive.

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

Lyon's Dock, although is located in Zone 4, is an amazing place to live especially if you wish to experience London but stay away from its hustle and bustle. The two tube lines at a walking distance of the property makes commute easy and reliable. There is a big lot market nearby witch Lidl, M&S Foods, Boots, few eating joints.. everything you can ask for. Although located near a few warehouses, I feel safe while walking back home late evenings as there is plenty of vehicular traffic and people walking on the footpath. Traffic noise can be a bit of a nuisance sometimes if your flat face the road as trucks ply on the road. Apart from that, my family is quite satisfied and happy. P.S.: There are plenty of green areas around this areas which your dog(s) will enjoy, if you have any.

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

When I moved into my flat, I found one of the bulbs in the bathroom to be fault. I raised the ticket online and it got repaired the next day. So can't complain!

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

I would suggest taking the train to your office once before you take the flat as Central Line (which is the nearest) is reliable but not too clean. Plus it gets really hot in the train during the summer season. Make sure you are OK with the commute if you travel daily.