A guide to living in Croydon

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

Huge choice of shops, restaurants, and bars right on your doorstep, including the popular Boxpark and two large shopping centres. For a bit of green space, parks like Park Hill and Lloyd Park are nearby. Getting around is very convenient as East Croydon station is a short walk away, offering quick train links to central London and Gatwick Airport. The area is also well-connected by numerous bus and tram routes.

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

The building management has been outstanding. They respond to any queries almost instantly, and every single issue I've raised has been fully resolved on the same day.

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

A key tip for moving in: definitely remember to bring your own clothes hangers. For everything else, don't worry about having it all at once. There's a street just around the corner where you can easily find any kitchen essentials or other bits you need as you settle in.

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Its amazing, living here for 4 years everything is perfect. Everything is just at door step (Restaurant, grocery)

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

Constantin from maintenance team is amazing, he is superhelpful

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

Moved here early, maybe move in can be made easy as some of the things are not clear that you have to ask.

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I love the location, it’s very close to the train station and there are plenty of shops around. Parking also very convenient when I have my friends over, there’s space next to the building and u just have to register the plate number with the reception.

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

Mostly email basis. In general they respond 1-3 working days which is fine

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I didn’t know there’s another exit from east Croydon station that connects to the Home office, so I feel safer to use that exit to go home especially at late night.

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Great transport link, safe to walk to the building from train at night. No parking on site, but can park nearby. Great neighborhood with lots of grocery, banks, and shops to choose from.

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

Excellent maintenance, usually gets service within the next working day.

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

Nothing, the viewing is informative, just make sure you talk to the previous tenants to see what to expect with bills/noise specifically for the unit that’s all.

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Within a 3-minute walk, you can reach East Croydon station, which offers quick connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, and Gatwick Airport in just 15-20 minutes. The apartment is also close to tram and bus services, ensuring convenient travel options. Even if there are delays, frequent services mean you won't face much inconvenience, except perhaps around midnight. Additionally, various supermarkets such as Amazon, Coop, Sainsbury's, and M&S are within a 5-minute walk.

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

The building management has been very responsive to any problems or issues I've raised. For easy fixes, such as replacing a dead bulb, fixing a window handle, or replacing a microwave control wheel, they act quickly and typically resolve these within a few days. For more complex issues, like addressing a bathtub leakage problem, they plan ahead and complete the repairs in a reasonable amount of time. Their efficiency and proactive approach ensure that all maintenance needs are met effectively.

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

Before moving in, I was provided with a detailed video of the flat, which accurately represented everything. As a result, there were no surprises upon arrival. Everything was exactly as expected and as shown in the video.