Becketts House, IG1

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

The Symphony of Chaos: The constant honking and the audible hum of passing trains create a cacophony that permeates every corner. While I've become somewhat desensitized to the noise, it's a constant reminder of the compromises one must make for the convenience of being close to the station. Parking Woes and A Community Struggling Amidst Chaos: With no parking available, residents face an additional challenge in a neighborhood already fraught with issues. Amidst the chaos, a paradoxical sense of community emerges. The few kind-hearted residents, facing the same struggles, unite in shared adversity. They bring parcels to each other's doors, offer support in dealing with the unsettling incidents, and share stories of survival.

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

The building management at Beckett House has consistently responded with negligence to the problems I've raised. Despite reporting various issues, their responses have been dismissive and slow. The frequent turnover in management adds to the lack of stability, and overall, their approach reflects a concerning indifference to tenant well-being.

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

I wish I had known how to access clear channels for issue reporting and the name/contact of the person who eventually assisted with a crucial structural problem after 12 months would have greatly improved my experience. In hindsight, transparent information about the building's challenges and responsive contacts would have been invaluable.

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

This development have a advantage of location, all important things like tube station, local shops , Sainsbury’s everything is very close to the property. There is Hardly any noises of traffic inside.

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

I have not raised any complaint or issues until now

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

About the full details of the bills and expenses included.

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

Few minutes to Sainbury and Ilford station and few more minute to shopping mall and high street. But traffic noise is really annoying since next to highway and a very busy intersection.

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

They are doing well. I emailed them to fix my tap and they will arrange it for you.

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

Not safe, always can see strangers come to our building ( they don’t have the key fob and follow someone to enter).

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

The area is rather good. It’s not the best part of London but they are many shops, restaurants etc around. The large Sainsbury's very close is pretty useful. The connection to central London is good thanks to the Elizabeth line.

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

Very slowly and after a lot of effort on our part. That said, they acknowledged their mistake even if it should have been faster and more straightforward.

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

That the 24/7 security would get axed. Since then, the common areas have become absolutely terrible.

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

Ilford is a well-equipped area overall. You could find cafes, banks, post offices, and some well-known retail and grocery stores on the high street. Unfortunately, the road is a bit dirty and rough. The transition link is good; with the Elizabeth line, we could get into central London without any changes. However, because only the Elizabeth line, if there was a strick in TFL, it will very difficult to get in and out of Ilford. As there will be only buses, there is always a travel jam on the Romford rd.

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

The management teams are quite engage with my issues with my neighbor, quick respond to the email and carried out action to help me address the problem

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

Neighbor. It depends on luck I guess; we can't choose who will become our next door unless I am the landlord. But during my tenancy, my next door always plays loud and bass-heavy music, disrupting my daily life and sleep; I need to ask the council officers for help to address the issues. Therefore really find out who is living next to you if you decide to live in Becketts House. Secondly is noise pollution. There is always, I mean everyday there are stupid people with their modified cars making loud exhaust noise running around especially at night.