Grainger

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

Equidistant between the station and city, it is a great location with heaps within walking distance.

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

They respond quickly and get the repairs done effectively.

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

I wish I’d known that no spare key is issued as standard- which is challenging when one is needed for pet sitting. It is sorted out now, but took a long time.

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

Living at Temple Back in Bristol has been a mostly positive experience. The location is excellent—close to Temple Meads, the city centre, and scenic riverside paths. There’s a decent range of cafes, bars, and shops within walking distance. Transport links are very convenient, especially for commuting. Parking is limited, and bin collections are sometimes missed. The street is generally quiet with little anti-social behaviour, though noise from the nearby fire station can be noticeable. Despite that, it’s a lively and well-connected area that suits professionals looking for a central location with good local amenities.

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

Building management has generally been responsive when issues are raised, and they do make an effort to address concerns in a timely manner. However, not every matter has been resolved completely or to a fully satisfactory standard.

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

I wish I had known how uncomfortable the provided mattresses would be—they’re extremely firm and hard to sleep on without a topper. Another thing not obvious during a viewing is the noise from the nearby fire station, which can be quite noticeable

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

Lots of restaurants have opened and closed in the last two years, so there is always variety and something new. Very walkable area and everything is 5 minutes or less (including the station) so it's very accessible. Not much noise from traffic.

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

The bin rooms are often overflowing and I put in a request once and they were emptied the next day. Not sure if that was because of my request or just a coincidence. But reception is always friendly.

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

Nothing really to add here, apartment is great and no complaints about Barking.

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

The Silver yard is located in quite a good area and surrounded with good shops and facilities. Train stations are quite nearby and great shopping mall near by.

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

They respond very quickly and resolve any issues faced by the tenants.

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

The bills are a bit high than compared to others.

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

There’s good variety of local shops and restaurants around the area, the proximity to grocery stores like Lidl, Morrisons, Tian Tian (Chinese grocery mart) is welcomed. Close proximity to Canning Town station which is well connected on the jubilee line and DLR. There’s also bus routes that serves the area well. There’s currently construction happening around the area which makes it difficult to move in and there’s constructions happening on the streets as well which makes it difficult to get around at times.

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

Building management issues are dealt with on time and promptly

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

The construction is still happening 6 months into moving in, I hope there provided a clear timeline on when the construction will be done, as noise could be heard when the windows are open