Wallis Walk, London, E16

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

The area is great, beautiful views. But it stops there. There is one co-op near the tube station, and a corner shop in the area. No other shops anywhere unless you want to take a bus everyday and go to the shopping centre. The station only has DLR service, and this side of the DLR is mostly shut during the weekends- so bye bye weekend plans! There are maybe 3 restaurants and 1 bar around the area. The management won’t tell you this, but the property is very close to Beckton gas works- the largest sewage treatment plant in Europe, so there’s a horrible stench around the area once in a while.

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

Very poorly. They take a lot of time to even respond and when they do they take even longer to send someone to fix it.

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

I wish I had read my own review so I’d know NOT to choose this apartment even if I had to sit in a hotel for 2 more months.

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

Ideal for a peaceful and quiet location in London. Sewage plant near can sometimes mean the smell reaches the development and can be noticed at times.

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

Poorly, very slow almost non existent response, requires constant chasing.

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

Lack of parking main issue, after being told parking was available with the flat at an extra cost, as they co timid to advertise.

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

I think as someone not from London, I love the area! Perfect amount of things to do and great for guests

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

I have had a few things happen but these have been solved writhing the same day

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

Nothing!! I was told everything and had no suprises

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

Quiet area and transportation links are great. Unfortunately, there is only one restaurant, one coffee shop and one pub. There is potential for more but I believe that soon will be more shops opening. Since I move in 2022 few places open which means that in few years it get more things to attract. The opening of the nurseries last year was a great addition and it will bring more families to the development and therefore more business. Concierge is good. There are few playgrounds with limit options for kids under 2/3 years. Parking is a nightmare. If you invite friends here and manage to get a parking space in the visit area they only can stay for 4 hours maximum which is not ideal. Another thing is that you are not allowed to store your bike in the balcony because there is a bike store in the garage which is great. However, after almost two years my bike got stolen from the bike storage. Besides that it’s a great development to live in

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

Yes, with the app seems to get quicker response rather that emails

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

The parking availability will be nice to know in advance Also, if I knew I will sell my bike before get stolen in the bike store, as I was only using it during the summer.

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

The flats are pretty new, well insulated, and you have a great view of the river. If you're looking for peace and quiet, I think it's a great area as people probably wouldn't come to this area for entertainment. On the flip side, I find the area could be better maintained (sometimes parks are overgrown and trash everywhere). Also, I find transport a pain when the DLR is out of service.

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

If I go in person, they'll respond promptly but I find email exchange/phone calls to be the worst way to communicate.

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

Wish I had known that commuting is so difficult when the DLR is down. Otherwise, it's not a bad area - when the DLR is up and running, you can be in Liverpool Street in 30 minutes.