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Ranked 15th out of 16 in Borough of Haringey
3.26
New River Walk is a brand new development offering 1 and 2 bedroom Shared Ownership apartments located in the area of Hornsey. It is conveniently located a two minute walk away from Hornsey Rail Station. This provides direct trains to Old street and Kings Cross, but also to out of London and beyond. Also, it is nearby the iconic Alexandra Palace.
Ranked 15th out of 16 in Borough of Haringey
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6 total reviews
Delia S (Owner)
Verified Resident
May 2023
Delia S (Owner)
Verified Resident
May 2023
Management of the building and grounds is not great. We have a persistent gate issue which I'm sure it's inflating our service charge which is infuriating as clearly the quality of the original door was deplorable and now we pay to fix it every few weeks. This has been going on on over 2 years. On a positive note, garden is maintained well. Oh, also windows don't get cleaned as often as we've been promised so they get very murky.
Ms O (Shared Owner)
Verified Resident
May 2023
Ms O (Shared Owner)
Verified Resident
May 2023
The layout and overall design is a good standard. But after a few years, you can start to see where cheaper materials were used. E.g backsplashes and tiles in kitchens and bathrooms Also a few plumbing issues have arisen, but don’t get resolved unless several residents complain about the same issue, even though it’s pretty obvious when it’s a shared issue Also cleaning could be better, communal areas cleaned once a week, but windows have not been cleaned for over 2 YEARS!!! Despite being charged for that service
Dee (Owner)
Verified Resident
Dec 2022
Dee (Owner)
Verified Resident
Dec 2022
I have been living in the apartment for 2 years now and the quality or (lack of) starts to show across most features. Kitchen appliances have and lasted very well, the flat is very well insulated so heat is not leaking out, windows and balcony are doing well. However, carpets started looking very flat and grey, walls are easily market and stained by the smallest things and cleaning them means taking the paint off. The doors easily bruise so the slightest bump will chip them. The communal areas don't look nice at all - basic cleaning is being done. The development has been designed as car-free residence - which I get but there's 0 visitors' parking which is very impractical and means that deliveries or the one- off emergency becomes a nightmare to organise if it involves a vehicle. There's no concierge so we have a big 'parcel theft' problem :(
Delia G (Shared Owner)
Verified Resident
May 2022
Delia G (Shared Owner)
Verified Resident
May 2022
The design of the flats and development is quite standard, maybe on the lower end quality wise compared to some of the neighboring developments. The carpets for example were really poor quality and look really bad 2 years in. A few other things started that you'd expect to last longer are needing repairs already. The communal spaces like entry hall and staircase are not well maintained at all. Bar some rushed hoovering every few weeks there's no other effort put into making the space look clean. The windows have been washed twice in 2 years. I this it's supposed to be every quarter.The green areas are well maintained and we are grateful for that.
RJP (Shared Owner)
Verified Resident
May 2022
RJP (Shared Owner)
Verified Resident
May 2022
This is a good development, with stylish design and if you are lucky, incredible views at height. It would be better if there were two lifts in Magnus, as occasionally the lift has gone out of action, but repair is relatively fast (days not hours, though). There have been serious problems with plumbing and blockages, and the centralised heating system is a monopoly so they can charge what they like; the gas system also failed months ago in terms of the meter and it hasn't been repaired yet (I've been paying what I think I've been using and hoping I got it right). The lobbies are cleaned weekly. What was advertised as a 'courtyard' in a 'green development' turned out to be a central busy car park and really not a place to enjoy outdoor time. The new little park at the front is a good one though, with room for football for the children and young trees for the peaceful.
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