Vive Living Childers Street, SE8

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

New Cross is fantastic and a stones throw from Deptford which has plenty of social spots. Great transport connections with DLR, overground and jubilee lines very close by.

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

Very proactive and good at responding no issues we’ve had

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

Great rooftop spot to watch NYE fireworks! Building group chat is helpful

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

It is good that the facility has a nice cafe and a co-working area which is really useful when working from home. You can enjoy your coffee while working in a nice environment. It is 10 min away to New cross train station and easy to travel central London. There are trains passing, it is sometimes noisy, not a problem in winter time but it is sometimes a bit uncomfortable in summer

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

As mentioned, they are really helpful and solved every problems in a timely manner

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

It would be good to know that the trains can be so noisy sometimes

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

Great location with amazing transport links, cool places to eat and drink, and a beautiful riverside walk into historical Greenwich.

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

Pretty well, with internal flat issues being dealt with quite promptly

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

That the rent would be increased every year by a random percentage- this is very unsettling and doesn’t allow to pre-plan

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

Fairly close to local grocery stores and cafes. Good access to 2 train stations and overground. 5 minutes from bus stops although feels a bit unsafe coming home late at night.

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

They respond quickly and arrange for plumbers/electricians to attend as soon as possible. Very friendly and easy to contact.

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

Good to know that management of the building is so available and helpful. Location makes it very easy to get around london via public transport. Parking around here is free but difficult to get a space.

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

I’ve lived in this area for around 8 years now and love how much of a community vibe it has which is rare to find in london

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

They fixed the boiler and provided us all with heaters when the boiler broken

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

Unsure think they cleared every issue or concerns we had before moving ib