Way of Life - The Eades, The Eades

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

From the very beginning, I was searching for a place online from overseas, and the whole process with The Eades was incredibly easy, smooth, and efficient. Every question I had was answered quickly, which made the experience much less stressful. The first time I actually saw The Eades in person was the day I moved in—and honestly, it was even better than I expected! I was so surprised by how well-maintained, clean, and organised everything is. A huge thank you to George, who leads the team. He patiently helped me every step of the way, and the whole team has been incredibly helpful, welcoming, and genuinely joyful to deal with. A special shout-out as well to the day and night reception teams—they are always so friendly and make the building feel like home. I also love the fitness manager, Manisha, who runs fantastic Pilates and gym sessions for the residents. And thank you to the team at ARC, the co-working space, for creating such a great community. Finally, a big thank you to the cleaning team. You can really see the care and attention to detail they put into keeping everything looking its best every day. Thank you, The Eades. I truly hope that one day these homes will be available to buy, because I would absolutely love to make this my permanent home. — Wei

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

The building management team has generally responded to issues in a professional manner. Communication has been helpful, and they have taken steps to address maintenance requests and concerns when raised. Some matters can take time to resolve due to the size and complexity of the building, but overall the team has been approachable and willing to assist. Regular updates and proactive communication with residents would further improve the overall experience.

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

Overall, I have been very happy with the property and really enjoy living here. The building, facilities and general environment have been very positive, and I appreciate the quality of the development. Of course, every landlord has different arrangements and decisions, but if utilities such as water and electricity could be included in the rent, it would make things even more convenient and straightforward for residents. It would also be appreciated if there were more rental incentives available, as I understand some residents may have received a few weeks of rent discounts when moving in. Overall, I am very satisfied with my experience and would recommend the property.

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

Without being right on the busy high street, there is quick and easy access to shops, restaurants and a library, just a walk away. Only downside is that traffic does tend to build up quite a bit right outside at certain times in the day.

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

Management has always been quick and efficient in responding to problems. Always approachable and friendly.

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

How much bills would actually cost. This was made out that it would be low and affordable, but even with being scarce the bills are high and there’s not much you can do about it.

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

The area has amazing transport links as well as green spaces, Walthamstow is filled with incredible independent cafes and restaurants

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

The Building management and concierge team are always super helpful if there are any issues that I have (so far there have been very little! )

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

There isn’t anything I would have wanted to know before moving in. The Management Team and building gave me all essential info I could of needed :)

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

The Eades is situated in the heart of Walthamstow: Victoria line, Weaver line, bus station with routes across London, independent shops and much-loved chains; all on your doorstep (literally). Whilst parking in Walthamstow is notoriously difficult, with many new developments not building in parking spaces to meet the council's 'Greener Borough' plans; The Eades went against the grain, meeting the residents' needs of allocating parking spaces for a fee. And to still match (rather exceed) the borough's 'Greener Borough' plans, has built a large space in the basement for bike storage and has a mixture of indoor/outdoor greenery. We are fortunate to have a clear and thorough bin collection system in place at The Eades, with bins collections happening weekly and residents provided with various options on how to dispose of our waste appropriately I.e. Waste bins, recycling bins, food waste bins and unwanted clothing collection services by TRAID. Waltham Forest as a whole is an incredibly vibrant, inclusive and proud Borough - represented by over 250k residents, from all different backgrounds, religions, ethnicities, experiences, gender identities and family structures... The list goes on. The Eades is a miniature, yet true reflection, of the borough. But more precisely, the talent, kindness and supportive attitude of Walthamstow.

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

Yes, they are entirely on top with any issues raised. Residents are offered multiple pathways tor side concerns: Way of Life app, email and speaking directly to the concierge team.

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

I can't really think of anything I wish I would've known beforehand...

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

Walthamstow is an amazing area, it's near the reservoirs, has a vibrant high street, and many hidden gems. The commute to central London is very convenient because of the Victoria line and the Overground, and overall it's quite pleasant living there.

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

Building management has been prompt to address any of the issues we've had. One time, when there was a heating issue in the area, they ensured that a technician came to the building the next day and had it fixed. George and the team also went above and beyond to help us with a personal request. We truly appreciate their support.

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

There's a cute area called Walthamstow Village Square you can visit to explore some of the area!