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Blog Living With Us 19.11.19
Flats to Rent in Maidenhead
If you’re looking for flats to rent in Maidenhead, then look no further than Berkshire House. The...
Blog Living With Us 19.11.19
Flats to Rent in Bethnal Green
If you’re looking at flats to rent in Bethnal Green, you’re in the right place. Before you...
Blog Living With Us 11.11.19
American Moving to London? Essential Living is For You
If you’re an American moving to London, then Essential Living is for you. And here’s why. If...
Blog Guide to Renting 03.09.19
Why Renting is NOT Dead Money
The UK is obsessed with homeownership. For decades now, homeownership has been seen as the only acceptable...
Blog London Lifestyle 09.07.19
Living in Bethnal Green: Where to Go & What to Do
Home to an eclectic mix of vibrant bars, restaurants and venues, you’ll never struggle to find a...
Blog London Lifestyle 08.07.19
Living in Greenwich: Where to Go & What to Do
Steeped in history and rich in culture, Greenwich is one of South London’s most attractive places to...
Blog London Lifestyle 07.07.19
Days Out in Berkshire: Our Top Ten
Berkshire is renowned for its royal heritage, historic towns, and rural beauty. Situated in the South of...
Blog London Lifestyle 26.06.19
Living in Archway: Where to Go & What to Do
From classic pubs to brunch spots, there’s no shortage of cosy hangouts to visit when you’re living...
Blog London Lifestyle 24.06.19
Living in Maidenhead: Where to Eat, Drink & Play
Maidenhead and its surrounding villages offer no shortage of Michelin star restaurants and riverside pubs. So living...
Blog London Lifestyle 18.06.19
Living in East London: Where to Eat, Drink & Play
East London’s reputation as the cool, artsy area of the capital is truly justifiable. With trendy hangouts...
Blog Living With Us 07.05.19
What Amenity Spaces are Important to You?
If you’ve kept up to speed with the growing build to rent market in the UK, you’ll...
Blog London Lifestyle 29.04.19
Living in South London: Where to Eat, Drink & Play
A haven for fine dining restaurants, stylish cafés, and hidden bars, you’ll be spoilt for choice living...
Blog Guide to Renting 17.04.19
Essential Moving Day Advice
Moving day can be something to get excited about but also something to dread! It’s exciting to...
Blog London Lifestyle 03.04.19
Living in North London: Where to Eat, Drink & Play
Bustling with plenty of chic bars and fine dining haunts, North London has no shortage of stylish...
Blog Interior Design 26.03.19
3 easy tips for styling your home | Restoring Lansdowne
Judging by the 3.5 million times #shelfie has been used on Instagram, shelves just might be the...
Blog Interior Design 08.03.19
How plants instantly uplift your rented home | Patch
In cities, we are living lives that are more and more busy, stressful and disconnected from nature....
Blog Interior Design 26.03.19
How to improve a dull rented home with a splash of colour | Thirteen Interior Design
‘Your home should tell the story of who you are and be full of things you love.’...
Blog Interior Design 26.03.19
Shopping List for Renters | Little London Home
Before I owned my home, I rented for many years. I learned very quickly that just because...
Blog Living With Us 21.03.19
Essential Living scoops a number of HomeViews Awards
We’re excited to announce that we’re officially HomeViews award-winners! The new review site for residential developments has...
Blog Guide to Renting 07.03.19
How to Find a Place to Rent
London’s a big city. It’s filled with close to 4 million homes, many of which are available...
Blog London Lifestyle 27.02.19
Best Places to Live Near London
Living in the heart of London isn’t for everyone. Luckily, there are a number of idyllic places...
Blog London Lifestyle 23.02.19
Best Places to Live in East London
With its vibrant creative scene and electic social calendar, East London has a reputation for being the...
Blog Living With Us 19.02.19
Essential Living is in the top 5 for Build to Rent with HomeViews
The results are in. In our first ever whitepaper, HomeViews explored the tenant experience in Build to...
Blog Living With Us 18.02.19
Pet Friendly Flats to Rent
There’s no denying that the UK is a nation of pet lovers. A staggering 45% of all...
Blog Guide to Renting 18.02.19
Rent vs Buy: The Benefits of Renting
For too long renting in the UK has been living under a smog of negativity. In the...
Blog London Lifestyle 18.02.19
Best Places to Live in North London
With its bold mix of multicultural hangouts and a lively social scene, North London is a well-connected...
Blog London Lifestyle 22.01.19
Best Places to Live in South London
South London is one of the best places to live if you want to balance the buzz...
Blog Guide to Renting 21.01.19
What is Discounted Market Rent?
Discounted market rent (or DMR for short) is a new type of affordable housing for the rental...
Blog 07.01.19
Union Wharf Construction Update: January
Happy New Year all, this is the year we will see our newest build Union Wharf operational!...
Blog Architecture 15.10.18
Union Wharf Construction Update: October
Four months on from the last Union Wharf update and there has been a huge amount of progress....
Blog London Lifestyle 08.10.18
5 Different Ways to Meet People in London
Moving to London? You’ve made the right choice; there’s more history, culture, nightlife, and delicious food here...
Blog Guide to Renting 13.09.18
How Build-to-Rent Can Combat Loneliness
Loneliness in our society It’s a feeling that can affect us all. Over nine million adults say...
Blog Architecture 25.06.18
Union Wharf Construction Update: June
The construction at Union Wharf is coming along quickly, so here’s an update on the build so far....
Blog Guide to Renting 01.06.18
How to Rent: Checklist for Renters Moving to the UK
If you’re moving to the UK for the first time, it might be that the rental process...
Blog Living With Us 21.05.18
What is Multi-Family Housing?
The sharing economy has been responsible for a number of things, most notably the culture of people...
Blog Living With Us 02.05.18
The New Way to Rent in London: Rent & Bills in One Payment
We London-dwellers like to be good to ourselves and live life to the fullest. Whether it’s going...
Blog Guide to Renting 09.05.18
What Is a Right-to-Rent Check?
Early in 2016, the British government introduced a new rule by which landlords have to check that...
#CaptureBerkshire
Last year we tasked the local community around our newest development, Berkshire House, with capturing the feel of...
London Lifestyle 25.04.18
Moving to London: What You Need to Know
So, you’re thinking of moving to the capital, the big smoke, London Town? Well, here’s a few...
Blog Guide to Renting 24.04.18
What to Look for in Your Tenancy Agreement?
Whether you’re a first-time renter or have been renting for years, it’s essential that you read through...
Blog Guide to Renting 16.03.18
What is an Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement?
There are various tenancy agreements that are available when renting, but it’s important to know which one...
Blog Interior Design 15.03.18
How to Bring 2018’s Top Interior Trends to Your Rented Apartment
Think you can’t personalise your rented apartment? Think again. Updating your interiors doesn’t have to involve making...
Your house becomes a home when you fall in love with it.
— Erin McLaughlin
Blog Guide to Renting 12.03.18
What is Build-to-Rent?
Build-to-rent (BTR) is an exciting, emerging new sector in the UK housing market. Inspired by what’s available...
Blog London Lifestyle 16.03.18
London’s Best Parks for Dog-Walking
London’s Best Parks for Dog-Walking A dog is more than just a pet: it’s a companion, a...
Blog Guide to Renting 09.03.18
What is Co-Living?
What is co-living? Well, in the broadest sense it’s a lifestyle centred around sharing, whether that’s space...
Blog London Lifestyle 01.03.18
5 Ways to Make Use of Your London Roof Terrace This Spring
As the temperatures rise and the clouds begin to clear up, it’s about time we all started...
There’s no place like home.
Blog Architecture 23.02.18
Union Wharf Construction Update: February
The construction at Union Wharf is coming along quickly, so we thought it was high time to...
Blog Guide to Renting 09.02.18
Why Build-to-Rent Makes London Living Easier for You
The London housing market is undergoing a period of great change, and for the better. As the...
Blog Guide to Renting 15.02.18
What Is Tenant Referencing and Why Is It Needed?
Finding the perfect property can be a challenge, because everybody has different needs and requirements in their...
Let’s stay home.
Blog Guide to Renting 09.02.18
Flat-Sharing Etiquette 101
The housing market in London has undergone plenty of changes – both out of style and necessity....
Essential Tips for Moving to London
If you’re considering making the move to the capital, you probably already know that London is an...
Blog Guide to Renting 02.02.18
Checklist for First-Time Renters
Finding the right property can be a daunting task. With so many things to think about, it...
The magic thing about home is that it feels good to leave and it feels even better to come back.
Blog London Lifestyle 18.01.18
The Best Ways to Meet New People in London
There’s nothing scarier than moving to a new city and worrying about making friends. London may seem...
Blog Guide to Renting 03.01.18
Hipster Renting
The hipster has perhaps occupied more column inches than any other group in human history. From Brooklyn...
Blog Guide to Renting 21.11.17
Changing the Face of the British Rental Market
For decades, homeownership has been a widespread aspiration across Britain. It has been a deeply ingrained desire...
Home is where the WiFi connects automatically.
The Benefits of a Furry Friend
A dog is a man’s best friend. It’s a common adage, and with good reason. For centuries,...
Blog Guide to Renting 09.11.17
Best Tips for Working from Home
As more and more of us are able to do our jobs with little more than a...
Blog Guide to Renting 07.11.17
Reasons to Rent Rather Than Buy
‘Generation Rent’ is a phrase that was coined with negative connotations, but, with the rise of property...
May your walls know joy; may every room hold laughter and every window open to great possibility.
— Mary Anne Radmacher
Blog Guide to Renting 09.10.17
Hanging On To Your Deposit
From rip-off fees before you’ve even moved in to dodgy landlords ignoring your calls to fix the...
Blog Guide to Renting 25.09.17
5 Things to Look Out for before Renting an Apartment
Renting is a great option for millions of the people in the UK, especially those moving to...
Blog London Lifestyle 22.09.17
Exploring London’s Best Green Spaces
London is a vibrant city, where there’s always a new show to see or a unique bar...
Blog Interior Design 20.09.17
Creative Interiors Tips for Decorating Your Rental Apartment
You don’t have to completely transform your rental apartment to make it more unique and more suited...
Home is the place you grow up wanting to leave and grow old wanting to get back to.
— John Ed Pearce
Blog Guide to Renting 14.09.17
5 Reasons Why Location Is So Important When Looking for a Rental Apartment in London
When looking for a rental apartment, there are so many things you’ll want to consider. Location is...
Blog London Lifestyle 07.09.17
7 London Photographers You Need to Follow on Instagram
London is one of the best places to live. It’s a thriving capital with plenty to see...
Let’s adore and endure each other.
— Street art on Great Eastern Street, Shoreditch
Blog Architecture 14.08.17
From Factories to Flats
Abandoned warehouses and factories are dotted all across London – relics of a golden industrial age. Technological...
Art & Culture 28.07.17
Best street art in East London: where to look
East London is packed with some of the best pieces of street art in the world! Walk...
Home wasn’t built in a day.
— Jane Sherwood Ace
London Lifestyle 21.07.17
5 of the Most Unique Dining Experiences in London
London’s food scene is constantly evolving to embrace cuisines from far-flung parts all around the world, in...
Blog Technology 03.07.17
5 Highlights from London Tech Week 2017
The annual London Tech Week returned to ExCeL London in June to celebrate the very best of...
Blog Architecture 08.06.17
5 of the Most Unusual Buildings on London’s Skyline
London has well and truly cemented itself as a global architectural capital. With impressive and unusual structures...
Blog London Lifestyle 25.06.17
7 of the Best Craft Beer Bars in Bethnal Green
Bethnal Green, located just to the east side of Shoreditch, is one of the few areas left...
Technology 08.06.17
Home Tech: The Essential Guide
The world of technology is more exciting than ever, with staggering developments enhancing even the most mundane...
Living With Us 06.06.17
Pet-Friendly Apartments: Lets With Pets
Britain is famously a nation of animal lovers. We’re home to the world’s oldest animal welfare charity,...
Living With Us 25.05.17
No more excuses: apartments with a gym included
We think renting should be as hassle-free as possible. And what could be more hassle-free than being...
Guide to Renting 19.05.17
Utility hell: How to manage the mountain of bills
It is a cruel irony of life that the things we least want to spend money on...
London Lifestyle 21.04.17
10 of the Best Rooftop Bars in London
With the summer months approaching and outdoor events and festivals popping up across London, it’s a glorious...
Technology 27.03.17
Smart home: 7 apps that make your life easier
With the rise in popularity of ‘smart’ devices and apps, home life is becoming easier and easier....
Home is the nicest word there is.
— Laura Ingalls Wilder
London Lifestyle 17.03.17
Best Places to Live in London: Where’s Right For You?
London is exciting, vibrant and diverse. When it comes to selecting where you want to live, you’re...
London Lifestyle 13.03.17
The Best Fine Dining Restaurants in London
Everyone knows that London is a melting pot for great food and exciting cuisines from around the...
Community 06.03.17
Capturing Islington: Art From Our Local Community
Integrating our developments into the local area is essential. In Archway, we want Vantage Point to become...
A bad day in London is still better than a good day anywhere else.
Interior Design 12.02.17
5 Interiors Trends for 2017
With each new year comes new interiors trends that you can tap into and thereby enrich your...
Guide to Renting 27.01.17
Closing the door on nightmare landlords
Embarrassing first dates, fashion disasters and terrifying French teachers are things most of us have lived through...
Living With Us 12.01.17
All Back to Mine: A £7m Rental Penthouse
London is not a famously friendly city. From the awkward silence on the Tube to the pushing...
Living With Us 10.01.17
Work and Study at Home
The idea of commuting to a long day’s work often seems daunting, especially with commuter train services...
There’s nowhere else like London. Nothing at all, anywhere.
— Vivienne Westwood
Interior Design 20.12.16
Simple Interior Touches for Your Apartment
Are you feeling a bit uninspired by your apartment’s current decor? Refreshing your home doesn’t have to...
London Lifestyle 16.12.16
Christmas Shopping in London: Some Alternative Shops
We all want to delight our family and friends with thoughtfully chosen gifts at Christmastime, but sometimes...
Blog Guide to Renting 15.12.16
Housing Generation Netflix
From Tesla and Hailo, to Spotify and Netflix, young, tech-driven companies are eroding entrenched consumer traditions. Blockbuster,...
Blog Interior Design 05.12.16
5 Ways to Add Colour to Your Apartment
London is a vibrant and exciting place to live. Culturally, it’s a playground of art, music and...
Blog London Lifestyle 22.11.16
A Brief History of Maidenhead
Now considered a charming and bustling market town, Maidenhead has its very own fascinating history which is...
Blog Living With Us 20.11.16
24-Hour Laundry and Dry Cleaning
To the busy young professional living and working in London, convenience is key. That’s why we’ve built...
Blog Living With Us 08.11.16
Get Fit In Your Penthouse
We’ve created a fitness space exclusively for our residents within Vantage Point. The activity room on the...
Blog Technology 04.11.16
Essential Electronics: Items You Need for Your Apartment
Modern apartment living is all about comfort and convenience. You work hard all week, so it’s important...
Blog London Lifestyle 21.10.16
Five of the Best Places for Brunch in North London
Waking up to a hearty brunch is a perfect way to enjoy some of your precious time...
Community 14.10.16
Essential Living Tackle Tough Mudder
Saturday 24th September saw Essential Living tackle Tough Mudder in support of local homelessness charity, The Passage. The course...
Guide to Renting 05.10.16
Moving Day in London Made Easy: Five Simple Tips
Moving apartment can be particularly stressful, especially if you’re going to the opposite side of London or...
Blog Architecture 26.09.16
The Changing Face of Architecture in London
Like every great European capital city, London is blessed with strikingly diverse architecture – everything from Georgian...
Guide to Renting 16.08.16
A Tenant’s Guide to Renting in London
London is an amazing place to live, but figuring out the logistics of renting can be quite...
London Lifestyle 14.07.16
North vs South London: Where To Go
Living in London is exciting. There are endless opportunities for a fun day or night out. From...
London Lifestyle 05.07.16
Secret London: Top 5 Places to Uncover
London is such an exciting place to be – it is full of amazing museums, wonderful galleries...
London Lifestyle 27.06.16
Summer Events in London for Your Radar
London: a capital of culture and a city alive with festivals and events. This summer the metropolis...
London Lifestyle 21.06.16
6 Bars to Go to in Islington for After-Work Drinks
With more and more bars and pubs opening in Islington, the borough offers the perfect drinking social...
Community 16.06.16
Archway Summer Festival
If you want a flavour of what living in Archway is like, head to the Archway Summer...
London Lifestyle 24.05.16
6 Money-Saving Tips for North London Living
Everyone loves the big city, but there’s no getting around the fact that London is an expensive...
Living With Us Guide to Renting 24.05.16
Hassle-Free Renting
Renting shouldn’t be a challenge. After all, you’re paying a premium for the convenience and flexibility that...
Living With Us 23.05.16
24-Hour Service
How long does it take your landlord to fix a fault? It’s a major challenge for many...
Living With Us 23.05.16
No Fees To Rent With Us
Everyone’s heard the horror stories surrounding the mountain of fees you have to pay when you’re renting...
Living With Us Interior Design 27.04.16
Expertly Designed Interiors
If you’re renting in London, then you should feel like you’re renting in London. To us this...
London Lifestyle 20.04.16
5 of the Best Running Routes in London
With the London Marathon just around the corner and sunnier weather on the horizon, there’s never been...
Living With Us 15.04.16
Minutes From The Underground
Where we live is one of the most defining elements of a person’s life. Wherever we end...
London Lifestyle 11.04.16
5 hidden gems that make Islington the place to be in 2016
With its many winding alleys full of hidden delights and its mixture of artisanal local coffee and...
Living With Us Interior Design 07.04.16
Stunning penthouse social space
If you live in London, you’ll know that renting usually means you have to compromise on the...
London Lifestyle 04.04.16
Top Ten Things To Do In Islington
With a huge lineup of quirky pubs, unique theatres, and independent shops for every taste, you don’t...
London Lifestyle 12.11.15
The Metamorphosis of Bethnal Green
Over the last 10 years, Bethnal Green has undergone a dramatic metamorphosis. Once best known as Beffnal...
London Lifestyle 12.11.15
Out & About In Archway
Nestled in between the picturesque Highgate Village – the go-to for Gothic Romantics with it’s ivy clad...
Community 14.10.15
The Archway Festive Fair
On Friday 27 November, from 3pm until 8pm Archway will be buzzing with Festive cheer. If your...
