Blackhorse Mills, E17

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

The good: The transportation links here are phenomenal. Even though you're a bit further out from Central London, to travel in is about 20 minutes and all the main stations are on the Victoria line (King's Cross, Euston, Victoria, etc). Additionally, in the area there are the beautiful wetlands to walk around in, great little independent shops (make sure to visit Nourished Communities), and more. The bad: There really isn't anything bad except that it is important to keep in mind that the area is still up and coming and therefore, there are maybe not as many restaurants/cafes/bars in the local area as you would get in Central for example. However, don't let this stop you from moving here as things are opening all the time!

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

The amount or problems/issues we've encountered here are slim as they really keep the flats in top-notch shape as well as are relatively new as is. However, whenever we have had even minor issues, the building management staff have handled it right away and to an exceptionally high standard. It feels like they care just as much about the quality and longevity of the flat as we do!

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

How amazing the staff would be and how hard it is to imagine leaving here! If it wasn't for external circumstances forcing us to relocate, I think we could imagine ourselves living here for years to come.

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

Blackhorse Road is a great area with lots to do. There’s the Wetlands for some peaceful walks and Blackhorse Beer Mile for something a bit more lively. Tube links are great, only downside is that the development is a car free development, so there is nowhere to park a car.

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

Repairs are done very quickly and efficiently which is great.

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

The parking situation is frustrating. As it’s a car free development, you can’t apply for residential parking on nearby roads

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

There's some great places in this area, and the transport links are great! Not too far from central, and Walthamstow generally has some interesting things going on all the time.

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

They've all been answered/resolved, and I have not had any prolonged issues

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

Slow communication before the move, was hard to know the timeline.

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

Great location to the Wetlands and transportation link. Close to outlet shopping centre. Limited parking.

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

Sometimes email questions can go unanswered. However, my only maintenance request was completed abruptly.

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

Make sure you get a place with view of nature. It is very important in such a busy city.

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

Location is perfect, very close to the tube. The area just needs a few more amenities around, restaurants, grocery shops and maybe a big gym.

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

Yes, but takes a lot of emails and chasing. A lot of the time people give up

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

There are lots of parking spaces but they are not really for residents.