Vive Living Childers Street, SE8

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

The area does not have much shops, restaurants and bars but the good thing is Greenwich is close to the area (around 20 min walking) and Greenwich has nice bars and restaurants to enjoy. The building is close to New cross station (around 11-12 min walk) and it is only one stop away from London bridge. If you are living on the train rail side, the house can be a bit noisy. It is not a problem during winter as you never open the window at night but it might be a problem for someone who is sensitive about this type of noise. I would not say the area is dangerous but I would not say it is perfectly safe as well. The greenwich side is great but if you are walking through Canada water or Deptford the streets are not great and I have seen that pick pocketing is very common. You should be careful while using your phone.

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

As indicated before, they are very quick for responding emails and for any maintanence.

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

I would probably say the train noise. I was not aware it is that noisy when I am first moved in but it could be irritating during hot summer nights as you have to open the window to cool the room down but the train is so noisy and it comes every 15-20 minutes. Only good thing the train does not work between 00.30-06.00 so you can enjoy your sleep during this hours :) But it is only in summer days. When the window is closed, it is not noisy.

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

New Cross is fantastic and a stones throw from Deptford which has plenty of social spots. Great transport connections with DLR, overground and jubilee lines very close by.

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

Very proactive and good at responding no issues we’ve had

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

Great rooftop spot to watch NYE fireworks! Building group chat is helpful

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

It is good that the facility has a nice cafe and a co-working area which is really useful when working from home. You can enjoy your coffee while working in a nice environment. It is 10 min away to New cross train station and easy to travel central London. There are trains passing, it is sometimes noisy, not a problem in winter time but it is sometimes a bit uncomfortable in summer

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

As mentioned, they are really helpful and solved every problems in a timely manner

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

It would be good to know that the trains can be so noisy sometimes

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

Great location with amazing transport links, cool places to eat and drink, and a beautiful riverside walk into historical Greenwich.

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

Pretty well, with internal flat issues being dealt with quite promptly

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

That the rent would be increased every year by a random percentage- this is very unsettling and doesn’t allow to pre-plan

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

Fairly close to local grocery stores and cafes. Good access to 2 train stations and overground. 5 minutes from bus stops although feels a bit unsafe coming home late at night.

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

They respond quickly and arrange for plumbers/electricians to attend as soon as possible. Very friendly and easy to contact.

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

Good to know that management of the building is so available and helpful. Location makes it very easy to get around london via public transport. Parking around here is free but difficult to get a space.