Royal Albert Wharf, E16

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

There are an increasing number of small local businesses around the development. I particularly like the local wildlife, there are ducks and swans in the dock. The streets are quiet and feel safe.

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

They take a while to respond and sometimes need prompting but do eventually reply.

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

I didn't know just how much I would love living here.

What is the best feature of your home:

The flat is very spacious, especially for London and open plan which is nice

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

Overall, Royal Albert Wharf is a very nice development. There is a decent amount of cafe, restaurants and shopping centres available to stay within the community. The river view is probably the most attractive feature but also easy accessibility to the DLR with the help of the Elizabeth Line, this has made life easy. The downside is the smell from the Beckton Sewage, if this could be resolved then this could improve life here. You find anti-social on the odd occasion though I feel management can do more in terms of employing the right security so residents feel safe.

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

Sometimes they are prompt. Sometimes issues take time to resolve for example a faulty lift should be fixed on the same day.

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

Parking is a nightmare around here. If you don’t own a bay then the chances of you getting a parking space is low. Particularly if you have guests.

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

The development could definitely have a larger grocery store and more restaurants! Currently quite limited in options.

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

I have had my parcels stolen from the lobby for 5 times now over the course of 1.5 years, management has CCTV footage but refuse to provide me any information. I’m only limited to reporting to the police but that puts myself in danger as the thief has my address details.

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

I wish the maintenance of the property would have been better.

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

A good area to live in, aesthetically pleasing look to development and buildings. Parking is limited or very expensive to rent, good connection to central London, superstores are close by.

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

Developments that blocked views, parking availability

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

Everything is great, love the quiet nook of London

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

Always hot on everything! Just a quick phone call and things are dealt with.

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

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