Pembury Circus, E5

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

Good range of nearby shops and restaurants. Post office right across the road and travel connections are second to none with two train stations within a literal stones throw. Traffic noise can be a bit much in the summer months, especially ambulance sirens. Not a problem in the cooler months with the triple glazed windows.

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

Yea but they are slow to do so and you have to keep on at them. It can be quite draining.

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

Nothing I wasn’t expecting but pleasantly surprised at how frequent the buses and other transport is. Unbeatable in my opinion.

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

Like: Hackney is the best place to live for shops, going out etc, there is an active neighborhood community.

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

Peabody are amazing at solving repairs compared to a standard landlord.

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

If you are an owner, you need to remember that there is a service charge so don’t forget it in your budget.

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

Great environment, has everything nearby! Many shops really close, and public transport for central areas! Cycling fairly ok around here! Really convenient!

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

Great transport links, handy co-op built within the development. There is also a gym in the development and two public pools within walking distance. Post office across the road and less than five minutes walk to two train stations. There is also a bus stop right outside. No dislikes about the development themselves, but outside can get a bit noisy with sirens. But that’s London for you.

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

Emails are answered and residents meetings are held where any issues are answered.

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

The local parking restrictions can be a challenge for visitors driving in.

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

Great area to live with easy transport links from two stations and a multitude of bus routes. Lots of up and coming new business and markets. Good access to green spaces and parks.

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

Easier parking in the local area for guests in particular but thats a somewhat generic London issue!

Please share one thing (or more) which you would change about your development:

The heating system took some working out and is specialist so needs to be looked at by people that understand how these new eco systems work. Having said that the building is so well insulated I virtually never use my radiators.