A guide to living in Canary Wharf

Facilities are great and the events which take place are very exciting. After having recently moved into the building, I have attended Emilia’s yoga/meditation event and I really liked that she teaches well and creates a welcoming atmosphere. She is also the one who helped me during the moving process and possibly saved me lots of headaches. Same goes for Orlando from maintenance who explained the utilities and their functionality thoroughly and helped me out a lot. Both are always smiling and always ready to help out the residents to the best of their abilities and I am grateful for that. I am excited to meet the rest of the team!

We lived in the 8 Water Street (Vertus) property for 2.5 years, and unfortunately, our experience was not what we expected, especially considering the premium rent we were paying. Over time, Vertus removed key services and perks that were initially part of the offering. These weren’t replaced with equivalent alternatives, yet the rent continued to increase. This decline in service has been a common concern among tenants, as many others have expressed similar frustrations. Our checkout process was another disappointing experience. We were charged for unreasonable faults, such as a minor scratch on the exterior of the door, which seemed excessive. On top of that, they took weeks to respond to basic questions, seemingly delaying the return of our deposit unnecessarily. Interactions with the main office staff were particularly poor. The focus felt entirely on profit and tenant turnover, with little to no care for the actual tenants. It’s clear that the human aspect of renting with Vertus is lacking. The only truly positive aspect of our time there was the concierge team. They were always professional, friendly, and helpful—a real credit to the property. Overall, while the concierge team was excellent, the declining service levels, unreasonable charges, and lack of tenant care make it difficult for me to recommend renting with Vertus. I hope they address these issues to improve the experience for future tenants.

Our experience renting with Vertus was disappointing, especially considering the high cost. Initially, the services and perks seemed promising, but over time, many of them were taken away without any proper replacements. Meanwhile, the rent kept going up. This decline in service has been a frequent complaint among other residents as well. The move-out process was another source of frustration. We were charged for what felt like overly harsh damages, including a small scratch on the outside of the door. Additionally, it took an unreasonable amount of time for the team to respond to straightforward questions, which delayed the return of our deposit unnecessarily. The attitude from the main office left a lot to be desired. Their focus seemed to be entirely on profit, with little regard for the tenant experience. It felt impersonal and transactional, which was disappointing for a place that markets itself as premium housing. That said, the concierge staff were outstanding. They were always courteous, helpful, and the one highlight of living there. Unfortunately, the overall experience doesn’t match the price or expectations. I wouldn’t recommend renting with Vertus unless they make some significant improvements to how they handle tenants and maintain services.

The design of building is really Nice and the quality of all the equipment is also nice and premier The sports activities that the building offer was really Nice The monday courses with bradie are amazing the best coach ever Emilia in the réception is really Nice and she give also nice yoga courses

The design is quite modern and minimalistic and overall it’s great and well developed. The gym is great but I wish they would add a proper cable machine but overall it good. The apartment itself is quite nice and peaceful. Additionally the property management staff have great and really helpful