Balfron Tower, E14

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

It's a quiet and peaceful residential area. While there are not many pubs and bars around Canary wharf is a short walk or bike ride a way and you can find everything you need there. There's a Sainsbury's nearby and also a cute bakery/cafe and park a short walk away. The canal is also close by and I often go running there. Hackney Wick is also a 15 minute bike ride away.

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

There have been a few minor issues and they've always been addressed immediately.

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

Some flats have minor differences in colour scheme and details despite the layouts being more or less the same.

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

Hi there I don’t like your furniture especially couch so small and uncomfortable and there is 2 bed whip is not necessary I only need 1 bed I Told them move out other bed they told me they can’t if I move out I have to store it I didn’t want it because i don’t want pay every month 200 pound extra

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

Stuff are very helpful and take care of problems thanks Lia Barbara and building manager when I call them they rush to help

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

I get everything actually when. I come to building like picture

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

Overall speaking, I am very satisfied of my apartment and the service team of the building. The location is very convenient. Local groceries, fresh market , library, parks and public transportation are all within walking distance. The design of the building and apartments are all great. Parking for cars and bikes is secured and convenient.

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

They are very responsive and have passion to provide a better living service.

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

I didn't know some public function room such as cinema and public kitchen are charged. When I was toured of the building, they didn't mention the details. So I was a bit disappointed to find it's actually not free to use for tenants. Most tenants are young people. It's good to know who are your news neighbors before you move it.

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

Location: Withing walking distance to DLR, Elizabeth Line and various buses. Local amenities: Area undergoing gentrification. Pizza Room is great. Chrisp St Market is great for produce. Unfortunately there's some rubbish around the area and unpleasantness such as vape cartridges and fried chicken bags but it is not so bad.

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

Yes, this has improved greatly. I had significant number of problems when I moved in but most of these were resolved after much follow up on my part.

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

The CBRE guy was not quite truthful about certain things like the the social club downstairs.

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

I have been living in this area for 2 years now so when the development started advertising, it was a no brainer to put the deposit down and move in to Balfron Tower as I had never once felt unsafe walking home late at night by myself in this area.

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

The staff are very helpful with getting things resolved though maintenance could be slow at times

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

There are alternatives commute- buses to stratford, Canary Wharf and close to a couple DLR stations.