Grainger

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

Fairly close to the city centre. Crown point shopping centre is close by and the area is a safe place to live in.

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

Fairly helpful and quick to answer when working but when they aren’t it’s difficult to get help

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

There’s a large rent increase after the first year

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

Excellent location, only a 10 minute walk to the city! Parking availability is rare, so if you can, get a private space in the flat. There is a retail shopping park literally 10 mins walk or a short 4-6 mins drive!

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

Usually very quick to respond. I had an issue with my windows, and it was sorted within 2-3 weeks.

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

I wish I’d known how important it is to have a management team that cares about your tenancy experience, always keep this in mind when you’re viewing flats. It’ll make or break your living experience.

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

There is local Sainsbury and Nisa nearby which is good. There are also a few cafes and coffee shops at a walkable distance. The facilities in the building are good. There is a DLR station and bus stops very close by which is convenient.

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

the building management have been prompt enough to respond to any problems.

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

I don’t have any pointers to provide here. I think I knew enough before I moved in.

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

Great restaurants around the area and amazing coffee shop with the best coffee. The tube station is only 2 minutes walking distance from the building. The bad side of the area is the noise level... there's always loud noise in the street (drilling noise, construction noise, people shouting, etc.), so bear this in mind if you like living in a peaceful environment. Even if you keep your windows closed, you will hear the noise!

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

Building management is often responsive, but there are a few issues in the building that are still unresolved.

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

Loud street noise and lots of pigeons in the area (which always go to our balconies too, creating a mess!!)

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

The building is facing Canning Town station, so it's a great location for commuting. The traffic noise is one of the main downsides of living here, as the building is located on a very busy road. There are many shops and restaurants in the area.

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

The building management is usually very responsive. I haven't had any major issue in my flat, so I can't provide examples.

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

The noise level of the street and the (too many) pigeons in the area.