First Time Buyer Secures His Dream Home at Berkeley Group’s Poplar Riverside, Allowing Him To Commute To Canary Wharf With Ease

After his parents explained the benefits of owning his own home, first time buyer Weisheng Xu, purchased a one-bedroom apartment at Berkeley Group’s Poplar Riverside scheme in East London.

He explains: “My parents told me that buying a property is a great investment opportunity, particularly when buying into a regeneration project. A local estate agent recommended Poplar Riverside to me and as soon as I viewed it, I knew it was perfect for me - it felt like purchasing my first home at this long-term regeneration project was the natural next step for me.”

Attracted to East London

After renting in Canning Town, Weisheng knew he wanted to stay in east London. He sought a vibrant yet uncrowded area of London, which also benefitted from excellent transport links into Canary Wharf and beyond.

Weisheng comments: “I felt really settled living in Canning Town, so I knew I didn’t want to move too far away. When I was renting there, I was able to enjoy the best of both worlds - its transport connections meant I wasn’t far from the heart of the capital, yet I was able to enjoy a more peaceful way of living, as it’s nowhere near as busy as central London. When I discovered that Poplar Riverside was only a short walk from Canning Town, it seemed too good to be true!”

Despite viewing a couple of developments in east London, it was Poplar Riverside that really captured Weisheng’s interest.

“My estate agent shared a couple of local regeneration schemes with me but, when I compared them all, I was always going back to the properties available at Poplar Riverside. The quality of the build and development was much higher than others I had viewed, and there is great potential at Poplar Riverside with the exciting list of facilities and amenities that will be delivered. I actually ended up waiting over a year for my property to be ready as it ticked all my boxes.”

With his job based in Canary Wharf, Weisheng wanted to live in a different neighbourhood to separate is work and personal life.

Weisheng adds: “At Poplar Riverside, I’m still very close to my office in Canary Wharf – in fact, you can see it from the development, but here you get much more for your money with many of the same benefits.”

Feeling Right at Home

From the moment Weisheng reserved his property at Poplar Riverside, to picking up his keys and moving in, he felt very supported by the sales team.

He comments: “As I was buying my first property, I didn’t have the best understanding of the process. The team at Berkeley talked me through the process step by step and were always on hand to support. When I got my keys, they also gave me a very in-depth home demonstration on how to use all the brand-new appliances.”

Attracted to the open plan layout of his apartment and the south-facing balcony, Weisheng has enjoyed making the space his own.

“Since moving in, the sales team have continued to support me – they’ve shared ideas around how I can make the most out of the space by the layout of my furniture, and they’ve also recommended me various furniture suppliers – they have totally exceeded my expectations and made buying my new home a very exciting journey.”

Visit our website for more information about Poplar Riverside or give the sales team a call on ­ 020 3326 2617.