Weston Homes Plc Reviews 926

Following up on a similar review posted below, I have also received a Section 20B notice.

A potential maximum increase of £280k (66% up from the previous estimate) is alarming.

The scale of the increase and absence of certified accounts would give me serious concerns as a new buyer at Abbey Quay, as there is a chance the annual service charge will be~ £4,100 instead of what it was last year: ~£2,500.

Worrying but will update this when the final figure is provided.

Experience was Amazing 🤩
Would highly recommend

Working with Liliana, Richard and Harriet was a blessing. Couldnt have asked for better people for a smoother purchase on my new home. Thank you guys so much

A Section 20B notice has been issued to leaseholders at Abbey Quay, Barking. The service charge budget estimate for the first year was £426,351. The Section 20B notice - issued to preserve the landlord's right to recover costs already incurred - indicates that costs for the same period will not exceed £706,198, an increase of almost £280,000 above the original budget estimate.
Based on this, leaseholders should expect a substantial balancing charge once certified accounts are issued. In my case my annual liability calculated at the budget estimate was £2,480 - the Section 20B figure puts it at around £4,100.
Another resident has already left a two-star review referring to high service charges. I am adding this review to place that experience in context.
The certified accounts remain outstanding. My formal request under Sections 21 and 22 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 for a statutory summary of costs and supporting documentation - a process independent of the final accounts - has not been complied with by Weston Homes' appointed managing agent, and the section 21 statutory deadline passed over a month ago.
When I asked Weston Homes, as legal landlord, to confirm whether my statutory request had been forwarded to them as required under Section 23 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, they redirected me back to their managing agent without answering the question.
Given the scale of the difference between the marketed estimate and the Section 20B declaration, together with the absence of a statutory cost breakdown despite a formal request, prospective buyers are strongly advised to seek independent clarification of the current service charge position before exchange, rather than relying solely on sales estimates.

I will update this review as matters progress.

Chris and Theresa were amazing throughout the whole purchase and continue to help me even after moving in. So grateful for all of their incredible help and assistance.

All the staff were so friendly and welcoming. Very personable and open to all questions and queries. Great experience.

I’ve recently moved into my new flat and overall I’m happy with the purchase. Valerie and Judy from the sales team were fantastic throughout. Always helpful, quick to respond to emails, and genuinely supportive during the whole process. Exchange and completion were smooth and on time, which made the move‑in experience much easier.
The finish inside the flat is good, with only a few snags still waiting to be resolved, which is fairly typical for a new build.
The main downside so far is the condition of the communal areas. The decoration/paintwork in the corridors and stairwells is below par for a development of this age, and the carpets already look visibly dirty. They need proper cleaning rather than just vacuuming, especially while ongoing works are creating additional dust and debris. A more consistent approach to cleaning and maintenance would make a noticeable difference.
Overall, I’m pleased with the flat itself and the service from the sales team, and I’m hopeful the communal areas will be brought up to the same standard soon.

We met with Kaye Taylor on our initial visit about 3 weeks ago to get some details on the Warish hall development, we were shown a property, with site plan and drawings and furthermore what the advantages were in securing the property off plan giving us choice of colours for the kitchen and tiles. We purchased on the 18th April 2026. Very professional sales team, a credit to Weston Homes

I purchased a 2‑bed apartment at Abbey Quay in Barking and, while the initial experience with the sales team was excellent—especially Lisa and Harriet, who were friendly, professional, and genuinely helpful—that’s unfortunately where the positives end.

I’ve now owned my home for over a year (bought in November 2024), and I genuinely regret the decision. The after‑sales customer service is extremely poor, several fixtures and fittings feel low quality, and the service charge is high from the outset, with indications it will only increase further. For what you pay, it does not represent value for money.
Customer Care is the most frustrating part of owning a property here. The staff you speak to are polite, but there is a clear lack of urgency, ownership, and follow‑through. I’ve repeatedly been told that the person I need to speak to is “not taking any calls today,” which is astonishing. Promises to call back or provide updates are never kept, and you’re left constantly chasing for progress on issues that should be proactively managed. For example, I reported a serious problem with my balcony door almost 11 weeks ago, and I still have no clarity on if or when it will be resolved.

The service charge is very high, and yet the development still suffers from major shortcomings. A key concern is the lack of overnight security. After the concierge finishes at 6pm, the development is completely unattended, and there have been multiple break‑ins. We’re told there is CCTV, but even when making formal requests to the management company, residents are not allowed to view footage, despite having a legal right to access it.

The car park is another ongoing issue. The second floor of the structure remains unopened, and a “park where you want” approach is currently in place. This leads to frequent disputes, as some residents have paid for specific spaces on the only open level, only to find other cars parked in them. There is no effective monitoring or enforcement—vehicles that shouldn’t be there are regularly parked, some residents keep more cars than they are allowed, and friends or guests are allowed to use the car park despite there being no designated visitor spaces.

I would like to believe things will improve, but honestly, my confidence is fading.

Think very carefully before buying a property here.

I will not buy again from them. It is appalling. The quality isn't up to the standard of what was shown on the shownroom. We bought a flat and the walls are plasterboards. The paint was only made with one coating and once wiped, it comes off. We had to repaint the property ourselves. Setting that aside, the customer service we received from a customer support is unacceptable.

The property development electric installation isn't checked properly for compliance upon purchase. Incorrect fuses were installed in the ovens for a huge number of properties also the wirings can caused fire hazards and burnt sockets for some flats which are great concern which was resolved but reflects compliance wasn't done properly as said. With my experience, manufacturer doesn't agree with the way the wires were installed when inquired and exposed what was behind the fuse switch; accountability was not taken by Weston Homes nor the contractors they used. Reports were provided but it doesn't reflect that the wirings were installed correctly, just that each works. Trust is broken and unfortunately, the quality of what was shared prior to purchase only gave us the impression that these properties were manufactured in a rush with less quality so they can get back their investments asap from buyers.

You can't buy a new hob if the issue is the incorrect wiring installation in the first place!

As a first time buyer we couldnt be more satisfied by the staff and the efforts they put into the work . Everyone is beyond lovely and is quick with any questions we had . They really go above and beyond , the property is perfect for a young couple and we couldnt be happier with everything

Weston Homes were great throughout the whole process from when I put my offer in up until completion. A special thanks to Chris and Teresa who supported me and answered any questions I had.

Poppy was wonderful, always willing to help, so kind and thoughtful, so friendly made a stressful experience as straightforward and easy as possible.

Great experience with Liliana showing us the apartments, she is so nice and kind! Great development as well, very good quality, we are probably buying it! Thank you!!

So I bought a leashod flat. The building was not finished properly. Leaking roof, unfinished gutters, poor pipework. Leaseholders left with a mounting 400k bill. Stress of it is terrible. The flats looked great inside but they have not properly finished the building and they sell the freeholds on to business’s like Adriatic.

We’ve had a really positive experience with customer service, especially Charlotte, throughout the process of selling our flat. Communication has been excellent—she consistently responded quickly to lots of questions or concerns, which has made the whole process feel much smoother and less stressful.

Overall, her professionalism, responsiveness, and willingness to help have made a big difference, and now we would definitely recommend Weston Homes based on our experience.

Charlotte and Lyne have been responsive, supportive and helpful since we have moved in to our property.

Poor renovation and slow in correcting failings

I am still waiting eight years later for Weston Homes to make good the property we have a leaking roof we have downpipes that we’re not done properly. They actually used soil pipes as down pipes which do not work properly causing problems all over the building. We have so many issues with this building from them not developing the property properly leaving us as tenants the problem with trying to get them to fix issues. Come on Weston Homes pull your finger out and deliver your promise. We are a stage now where we can all get mortgages and sell our properties because there is so much that needs to be done. The stress that this has caused.

Lee was great throughout the whole exchange process, helping us through the move in stage and also fending off the awful lawyers we initially had trust in.