A guide to living in Borough of Newham

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

In terms of shops and restaurants, there isn’t much. You have to take the bus or dlr to find any meaningful shops or restaurants. Although there is a small coop an 8 minute walk away. Transport links are also an 8-9 min walk, it would be good if there was a closer bus stop at least. In terms of parking, it’s not great. It’s seems to be quite hard to get a parking spot although there seems so be some available. There’s also very limited paid parking spots which are often occupied. This makes it difficult when you have visitors. It would be nice to have more parking options available. The area is very well maintained and very clean. Bins are emptied often and there is little anti social behaviour or noise (apart from the planes). The development provides such great views of the water and a path which makes it possible to run/walk along it.

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

Building management has been very responsive for me. There are a number of ways to raise any issues or problems you’re having and they have always been responsive and issues have been fixed in a timely manner.

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

One thing I’ve found that I didn’t really take note of before is just the lack of amenities around. Mostly I have to get on a bus or dlr to get to shops or restaurants and even the distance to the bus stops and dlr is sometimes an inconvenience.

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

The gym is on the 1st floor, and the noise from it propagates up to at least the 6th floor, probably higher. People dropping heavy weights travels through the concrete, sometimes as late as 11pm. Very annoying.

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

The noise from the gym and weights being dropped on the 1st floor travels high up the building.

What is the best feature of your home:

The furnishings inside the apartment are quite moderns and well made.

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

As for residential life, Coppermaker Square is surrounded by modern apartment buildings, many of which are designed with sustainability in mind.

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

The building management at Coppermaker Square is excellent, ensuring that the property is well-maintained, secure, and efficiently run. The team is dedicated to keeping the building in top condition, addressing maintenance issues promptly, and responding to the needs of residents and tenants with professionalism and care.

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

They maintain a strong focus on safety, with regular checks on security systems, fire alarms, and emergency procedures. Additionally, the building's common areas are always clean and well-kept, creating a pleasant environment for everyone.

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

The location is perfect, and no traffic noises at all, there are many shops and large mall such Westfield shopping centre, as well there is perfect transport links, and many restaurants around.

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

I just raised one issue till now , but unfotunately didn't been solve yet, one of the staff made damage for our carpets in front of the flat in the coridor few months ago, and the management team told us many times that they will change the carpets, but they didn't till now, and this was not a good experience for us.

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

We had two different neighbours till now, both of them are very kind and polite.

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

Beautiful area to live in! So peaceful with some incredible views. Perfect place to live if you love going on walks by the riverside. Friendly community. Lots of parks and good transport links! Only challenge is whether your building has enough underground parking because there is not much street parking.

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

Very well overall we needed a door handle repaired and someone came to fix overall day to day building and property management has been good. Just lease renewal that was awful.

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

The views are stunning but parking is a challenge.