A guide to living in Borough of Newham

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

Good aspects - tesco directly downstairs. Walkable distance to Stratford underground Station and Westfield shopping mall. Bad aspects - abit dodgy at night. Scaffoldings around the building has been there for years without any progress to be seen.

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

Nothing. Close to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Convenient for evening walks.

What is the best feature of your home:

Great views of the Queen Elizabeth olympic park. Gym on first floor.

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

The location is fine, there's a park nearby and a Tesco Express below the building, which is sometimes useful. There's also underground parking available in the building.

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

I really wish I had known how much gym noise there is, and that the gym is open 24hrs a day, so the noise can wake me up anytime of the night!

What is the best feature of your home:

The furnishings are modern, and the layout is spacious.

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

The area is great regarding shops as there is a Tesco Express just around the corner and restaurants are closeby as well while if anyone needs more the Wedtfield mall and the Stratford Center is only 10 minutes away on foot. Regarding transportation I think it could not be better, with buses that can take you to Stratford station every 2-5 minites and the station itself which has a plethora of options that can take you to virtually anywhere in London in a matter of 45 minutes max. However, it is clear that there is criminal activity on the streets especially at night with drug dealings, gangs, assaults and theft.

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

In most occasions responses have been prompt but the resolution timelines leave much to be desired.

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

I would like to had known about the high criminality ratio of the area which admittedly is something I could have researched.

What is the best feature of your home:

The best feature is its proximity to Stratford station, the Westfield mall and Queen Elizabeth park.

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

I've been living at Stratford Halo for a while now, and it has been a great experience. The location is incredibly convenient, with Stratford Station just a short walk away, making commuting into central London quick and easy. Westfield Stratford and the Olympic Park are also nearby, offering plenty of shopping, dining, and leisure options. The flat itself is modern, well-designed, and spacious, with great views and high-quality finishes. The building is well-maintained, and any issues are dealt with promptly by the excellent maintenance team. The reception staff are always friendly, professional, and willing to help, which makes a real difference. Overall, Stratford Halo offers a comfortable and convenient living experience, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a well-located, modern home in East London.

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

I wish I knew that the main road is quite loud - our balcony is on the main road and it can be quite loud and a road that has quite a lot of accidents which is always upsetting to see. Although this can’t be helped, it would be nice if curtains were provided instead of blinds to make the flat feel more private.

What is the best feature of your home:

I love how it feels really sleek and modern, the furniture provided isn’t non offensive and feels nice and modern. O

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

I like where I live for transport and being near shops. Would love more bars and restaurants. Bins never smell.

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

How often the lifts would break and that I couldn’t use gym facilities even though in Rightmove advert.

What is the best feature of your home:

The Location, and general look and feel of the flat.