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:

Location is a bit out of London on the Victoria line but great transport links, with closest tube station 1-2 mins walk. The complex has everything you need or within short distance. We’re in a little bubble out of central - we love it. Similar apartment buildings one side, and large green space with wetlands other side.

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

The management and front of house are great! Super friendly, relaxed and pleasant whilst still professional. The team create a very welcoming atmosphere which really makes a difference to the living environment. The team follow up on all our requests, from maintenance to booking systems. Special thanks to Toye (FOH) who is super helpful and attentive to our requests, and always a pleasure to speak to - we really appreciate it, thank you. The security team also make us feel safe.

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

We really can’t think of much. Maybe the WhatsApp group chats would’ve been good to know about so we could have asked any small questions that were better suited to current tenants

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

Living next to the Victoria line is great, and you're also closed to Tottenham Hale where you can get the train to Stansted which is great if you travel a lot. What the area is lacking are day to day services such as GP, buthers, florist, bakeries, restaurants etc (there are only cafes and breweries). It's not the kind of place where you can enjoy a walk around the neighborhood because there's no much to do. There's been a lot of phone snatching as well.

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

They always been pretty reactive with an answer span of one or two days. We never had any major problems but we the little fixed we needed they always helped.

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

I honestly don't know, I knew this place already as I was living in the area so there's really nothing.

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.