A guide to living in South East London

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

It’s great living here - the transport links are amazing, with the Elizabeth line, DLR, overground trains, buses and even the Clipper all available, so you can always get around! It would be nice to have Lime bikes or similar but maybe that’s on the way in the future? There are lots of great local independent shops & businesses you can support, including a vibrant market square which is great for fresh fruit and vegetables. We have great grocery shops too, with Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Lidl and M&S all within a 10 minute walk from my building. The retail park nearby in Charlton has larger M&S & Sainsbury’s stores, along with ALDI and large Primark, Boots, TKMaxx & Homesense. IKEA is also near that shopping mall, so we have everything you need quite close by and easily accessible via public transport. There’s loads of green space and places to walk or cycle which is also great. My building is brilliant - no security issues and the waste management services are great, so no complaints!

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

I wish we’d known that the plumbing for the upstairs loo wasn’t done correctly, as we had to pay to sort that out which was a bit frustrating. Everything else is good. I wish the flooring was better quality but I’ve been here 15 years now and although the carpet and vinyl floors probably both need replacing now, that’s still a pretty good lifespan, so it’s still good.

What is the best feature of your home:

Loads of natural light and an interesting layout - it’s a really cool & fun flat.

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

As the development has become more commercialised amenities such as Unity Kitchen have closed. This was a very good employment source for disabled residents in Woolwich. The Greenwich Heritage Centre and Firepower museum have also moved. A new arrival Punchdrunk is a good addition but they have no engagement with residents especially regarding the construction of their theatre entrance.

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

Difficulties with some neighbours unwilling to compromise on excessive noise.

What is the best feature of your home:

Build quality of terrace doors. Double-glazing quality.

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

The local shops are limited, with few quality options, and there are no restaurants at all. The only pub is below average and uninviting. Open spaces are poorly maintained, often littered and neglected. Public transport is unreliable, with frequent delays and overcrowding. Parking is difficult, and bin collections are inconsistent, leading to rubbish piling up. Anti-social behaviour is a problem, with disturbances and noise, often linked to social housing tenants, making the area feel unsafe. Traffic noise is constant, and overall, the area is becoming increasingly rundown and unpleasant to live in.

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

Wish i knew that 10yrs after buying they were planing to put up a social housing building next door with undesirable neighbours

What is the best feature of your home:

Open plan kitchen although I had to make modifications as the design was average for a high end developer

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

The area is great and just gets better, many restaurants, pubs, etc around. Great park (elephank park) and good if you have dogs and kids

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

Slow to respond, need to follow up multiple times to get an answer/resolution

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

nothing major, and I am happy with most of it... just need management to act harder on some issues, especially with neighbours not following the property policy (loud parties, loud music, etc)

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

The apartment's location offers unparalleled convenience to local amenities. Its proximity to key destinations makes exploring a breeze. Inside, the apartment is beautifully appointed and meticulously maintained. The spacious layout provides ample room for relaxation and entertainment. It truly offers a comfortable and enjoyable living experience.

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

Concerns via their website and the team would manage it depending on the priority request

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

They are open to viewing , and very welcoming they have a demo room prepared if needed