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Ranked 7th out of 11 in Walthamstow
By L&Q
3.99
The Chain is a development by L&Q that is located in Walthamstow and resides beside The Essex Brewery. Residents here benefit from being a short walk from Walthamstow Central Station and Walthamstow Bus Station. As well as, being located a short walk from the local shops and amenities in central Walthamstow.
Ranked 7th out of 11 in Walthamstow
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13 total reviews
Nessa G (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Apr 2023
Nessa G (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Apr 2023
Building management do a wonderful job. Concierge service is very handy when you have parcels that arrive during the day they collect them and send you a text to pick up. The grounds are kept immaculate from the cleaning to the plants. The window cleaning takes about lace regularly and Building management is always contactable.
Manager response
Thank you so much for your review – we are so pleased to hear about your positive experience with the onsite concierge team and the building maintenance team. We are also glad that you like the local amenities on offer.
Posted by
L&Q, Customer Service Team
Oct 2023
George (Shared Owner)
Verified Resident
Mar 2023
George (Shared Owner)
Verified Resident
Mar 2023
Development looks nice but it’s badly signposted so deliveries can’t find your building let alone your flat. The design of the flat itself is very good, it’s spacious and feels airy which I like. I’m extremely disappointed by the significant increase in costs of living in the development and transparency about the costs incurred has been a real challenge. The fact rent was so significantly increased (7%) and property management (20%) I think is wholly unnecessary and unacceptable.
Manager response
We are very sorry to hear you have had some issues. Please contact us at lqdirect@lqgroup.org.uk (with Homeviews in the subject line) and a dedicated agent will do their best to assist.
Posted by
L&Q, Customer Service Team
Apr 2023
Charlie (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Dec 2022
Charlie (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Dec 2022
Good security building with a modern new build design. Well insulated and feels homely and new. Lots of room and clever design, with included white goods. Helpful and friendly building management - concierge area that are happy to assist with any queries.
Manager response
Thank you so much for your review – we are so pleased you like the location and design of your new home. We are very sorry to hear you had maintenance issues. Please contact us at lqdirect@lqgroup.org.uk (with Homeviews in the subject line) and a dedicated agent will do their best to assist.
Posted by
L&Q, Customer Service Team
Nov 2023
MNL (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Oct 2022
MNL (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Oct 2022
There are plenty of bins on site and the cleaners are alway tidying the development. Plants are well maintained. On-site cafè, bakery and salmon are fanatics. The gates are very loud and so not always close properly behind you. A stronger magnetic strip and a soft shut would be great. I hate coming home and the gate is open, it makes me feel less secure. The lights in the quad could do with being a little dimmer. I’m on the ground floor and they shine brightly into my bedroom at night The concierge is a fantastic facility, however there has been a few occasions where I have gone to pick up my parcel and it has been left in a pile beside the desk unattended. A tailgater could easily steal these parcels
Manager response
Thank you so much for your review – we are so pleased you like the cleanliness and location of your new home. We are very sorry to hear you have had problems with the gate. Please contact us at lqdirect@lqgroup.org.uk (with Homeviews in the subject line) and a dedicated agent will do their best to assist.
Posted by
L&Q, Customer Service Team
Nov 2022
Berk k (Tenant)
Oct 2022
Berk k (Tenant)
Oct 2022
Building is a new and clean. It has good location. We can access to many shops and it is zone 3 not to far away from the city centre. I have one criticism about design. The balconies are facing other people’s bedrooms and there is no privacy which is
Manager response
Thank you so much for your review – we are so pleased you like the neighborhood and location of your new home.
Posted by
L&Q, Customer Service Team
Nov 2022
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