The Rehearsal Rooms, W3

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

The local area has a good range of shops, cafés and takeaways within walking distance, with several larger supermarkets and independent businesses nearby. There are a few pubs and casual restaurants, and some accessible green spaces that are well used and generally well maintained. Transport links are convenient, with regular bus services and nearby train stations making travel easy, although services can be busy at peak times and occasional delays do occur. The street itself is generally quiet, with manageable traffic noise. Parking can be limited during evenings and weekends but is usually available. Bin collections are regular and reliable, and there are minimal issues with anti-social behaviour.

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

Building management has generally responded promptly and professionally to any issues raised, keeping us informed throughout and resolving problems in a timely and efficient manner.

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

I wish I had known how busy the area can get at peak times, particularly in the evenings and on weekends, which can affect parking and noise levels. It’s also helpful to be aware of how to contact building management directly, as they are responsive and can resolve issues quickly once reported.

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

Accessibility to center is the only plus of the area. Really few amenities in the surroundings. Feel safe

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

The last 2 people in charge are doing the heavy lifting

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

Before moving in I wish I was aware of the reduction in amenities provision that started happening few months after we moved in

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

There are local supermarkets right next door. For food there's a couple of pizza joints, a Subway, a local chicken shop and a couple of food trucks within a couple mins walk. As far as commute goes, the Central line underground is literally downstairs and buses are easily available within walking distance. Parking is an issue, bin collection is satisfactory and anti-social behavior is quite rare. Traffic noise is normal given there's HS2 works happening right around the corner.

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

Apartment specific issues have usually been resolved promptly however some general issues have persisted for long periods of time

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

Sunlight availability in apartment due to close proximity of high rise buildings

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

live in Rehearsal Rooms in North Acton, which has a good range of local shops, supermarkets, cafés and takeaways, as well as nearby open spaces like North Acton Playing Fields. Transport links are one of the main positives, with North Acton station (Central Line) and several bus routes providing reliable and convenient travel. The building and surrounding area feel safe with minimal anti-social behaviour, though parking is limited and the main road can get busy at peak times. Bin collections are regular, and overall the area is practical and well connected.

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

The building management’s response to issues has been fairly average. They do address problems, but it can sometimes take longer than expected, and communication isn’t always consistent. Overall, the service is adequate but could be more reliable and proactive.

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

I wish I had known that nighttime security in the building is quite limited. While the area generally feels safe, there is minimal on-site supervision after hours, so new neighbours should be aware and take precautions, especially regarding building access and personal belongings.

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

Good: Great location in terms of closeness to station and distance to central London, proximity to supermarkets and few local cafes. Bad: Constant construction noise from HS2 during the day and night time and tube causing mild shaking of the building occasionally.

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

Dependent on the severity of the issues, hot water disruptions are managed as quick as possible. Lift, intercom and main doors take time to be repaired, and when repaired often fall back to disrepair.

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

Noise from the construction site is ongoing and may affect how one wishes to use the balconies. Most of the time too noisy to enjoy being out on the balcony.