The Gessner, N17

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

The area is very convenient for transport, with both the train and tube stations less than a five-minute walk away. I also love that the Walthamstow Wetlands are only about a ten-minute walk from here, which provides a fantastic place to unwind and enjoy nature. The selection of shops, restaurants, and bars is still developing, but improving steadily. Although the building is next to a busy road, the flats are well insulated, and I never notice the noise once inside.

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

The building management has been fantastic. Imran and his team have always resolved issues immediately. The team creates an open, inviting and pleasant atmosphere.

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

I wish I had known that the BBQs and private dining room are expensive to book from Thursday to Sunday. During my viewing, I had imagined using these spaces to host friends, but the weekend costs are unfortunately too high to make that possible, and it’s difficult to organize gatherings during the week. It’s also a shame that Way of Life’s high rent increases lead to such a high tenant turnover, which affects the sense of community in the building. Most residents genuinely love living here, so it’s unfortunate that many feel pushed out for financial reasons alone.

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Great apartment building and facilities. No complaints there. I wish there were parking for tenants and unfortunately the area doesn't have the kind of restaurants people living in such a building would want

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

The oven needed to be fixed, same as lights and they were

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

I just wish there were more healthy restaurants nearby or things to do. I feel i had to leave the area to be entertained

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The area is very convenient, with excellent transport links via the Victoria Line and just 30 minutes from Stansted Airport, making travel easy. While not everything is within walking distance, there is a good range of shops and amenities nearby. Sadly, most shops aren’t dog-friendly, but cafes, pubs, and other social spots generally are, which is great. There’s also a big dog community in the area, which is fantastic. The area can get busy during events at the Drumshed or games at the stadium nesrby, but overall, the location is very convenient for us and suits our lifestyle well.

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

The building management always responds to any issues or concerns quickly and efficiently. They’re approachable, helpful, and make sure things are sorted out without any hassle. It’s clear they care about keeping the building running smoothly and making sure residents are happy and supported

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

An insight we’d share is that the landlord opted to use Evinox for heating and hot water. Unfortunately, this has been the most problematic aspect for us. Their system has had downtime, which has resulted in additional costs for residents. Their rates are also quite high, and currently, there is no option to choose an alternative provider, which can be frustrating.

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

Good: - Amazing transport links - green spaces - building outdoor option ( terraces) - nursery and school very close - very close to the shopping center Bad: - no parking space - no play area for kids ( slides, swings …) - no terrace indoor

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

The building management team has been very responsive and helpful whenever issues have been raised. They usually act quickly to resolve maintenance problems and keep residents informed throughout the process. Overall, their professionalism adds to the comfort of living here.

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

No parking available No spaces in the nursery ( gems bright nursery) as my daughter has been on the waiting list for 1 year

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

Brilliant area, great transport links to Liverpool street and airport via Stansted express & Victoria line - all across the road!

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

Yes always so happy to help - staff are always so helpful.

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

Building works dates - when starting, finishing & how loud they will be.