Becketts House, IG1

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

Variety of supermarkets and local markets, beautiful big park, not many bars of places of entertainment but great transport links close to central london. No parking but that’s not a problem for us, haven’t witnessed any antisocial behaviour and traffic noise from inside the flat isn’t too bad.

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

Usually all problems we raise with management is taken care of however one issue I raised hasn’t been responded to in months.

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

Wish we had known more about the area and the average costs of utilities.

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

Very close to the Elizabeth line station, sainsbury is also very close by. Their is not any parking on the street though. The bin store is more often than not overflowing and there is alot of road noise inside the house on the ground floor.

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

Very slowly, had to call multiple times and i have had to contact them twice both times for broken white goods and the average time for resolution was 2 to 3 weeks

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

The cleanliness promises of the common areas that the agent makes while renting the property are not to be believed

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

Living in my area has both its positives and negatives. The range of local shops and restaurants is decent, offering a variety of options, but bars are quite limited. There are also a few open spaces for outdoor activities. Transport links are generally reliable, but buses can be crowded during peak hours. On negative side is traffic noise is an issue, especially during rush hour, and while anti-social behaviour is rare, it occasionally occurs.

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

Management in my area is highly efficient and responsive. They address issues quickly, whether it’s maintenance, parking, or noise concerns. Their proactive approach makes a noticeable positive difference in the community. Bin collections are consistent, and any complaints are dealt with promptly, improving the overall living experience.

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

I wish I had known how well soundproofed the apartments are. It's pleasantly surprising that even with neighbors nearby, noise isn’t an issue. Also, knowing that parking spots can be limited at certain times would have been helpful, especially for those with multiple vehicles.

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

It’s a wonderful area with the Station just 5 mins away and with several eateries and shops right next door. Even the grocery options are quite good with the big sainsbury just 3 mins away.

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

The management is very responsive. You can expect a response within a day most times.

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

I’m quite happy with the area good options all around. It might be a tad of a journey say 30mins to central London but not too bad.

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

Overall good experience. Loads of local shops that are open till late and I have a station right next to me

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

They sometimes take a while but they get it done. They obviously try their best

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

Unfortunately my rent was raised after a year of living here.