Blackhorse View, E17

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

Love the community here and transport links are excellent. More shops are opening up lately, which is great

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

I didn't fully consider the limited parking situation before moving in.

What is the best feature of your home:

The best feature of my home is the spacious and bright living room, which has large windows that let in plenty of natural light and offer a beautiful view.

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Love the area. Shops, restaurants & bars are excellent. Transport links are amazing with the tube station just across the road. There is no parking though, but that's pretty much standard across London with newbuilds.

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

I'm pleased with the fact that there is a Residents Management Company registered by the developer from the start with the freehold about to get transferred to it.

What is the best feature of your home:

Modern amenities, open layout, sleek kitchen, and convenient location.

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

The location is superb, just across the road from an underground and overground station. Short walk to the reservoirs and wetlands for some nature, with another short walk to brewery's, high street or the village.

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

The management company and who they are responsible to, on what time lines.

What is the best feature of your home:

Quality of the flat, nice and warm, with plenty of space.

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

Nice friendly neighbourhood. Great transport links and plenty of cycle storage. No visitor parking which is a bit of a problem but was pre warned that the development was car free before purchase. Gyms/bars/restaurants little bit overpriced around here but Tottenham Hale is a 10 min walk and a lot more affordable gyms/food there. Love the wetlands and marshes being so close. The blackhorse beer mile begins 5 mins away and Lidl / the start of the town centre is 10 mins away. Tescos is being build underneath and will be interesting to see what other retail takes up the space below.

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

They aren’t very good at responding. I do believe some of the issues raised have been addressed (as I’ve seen visits from the manager ect) but no direct response from them. It’s a bit frustrating, I’d expect a bit more of a response considering the service charges went up. Hopefully these are just teething issues.

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

As lovely as it is living by the wetlands, the wildlife is a bit challenging. I’d say April was the worst month, endless swarms of bugs like I’d never seen. Couldn’t have the windows open. It’s also a constant battle with the spider webs on the balcony - they do seem to stay outside though - thankfully!!!!!! I’d recommend some bug spray if you want to live here and maybe not living on the top floor as think they have a lot more issues with birds and bugs.

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Being right opposite the tube and overground is so useful and the area is clearly developing rapidly. There are loads of things I like nearby.

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

It's taking a few days for customer care to come over and assess the snags that I have noticed

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

Wish I'd tested the water pressure and brought a measuring tape on my first viewing!!