Summary - London, London, E13 E13 8JW
Top-floor 2-bed flat, newly renovated, 596 sq ft
Zone 2 location — 0.7–0.8 miles to Canning Town/Elizabeth Line
Double glazing, gas boiler/radiators, EPC C
Small balcony; period features (bay windows, cornice, fireplace)
Leasehold — 142 years remaining (expires 2165)
Shared building maintenance (50/50) and lessee pays insurance
Compact size; area classified as very deprived, crime average
Buyer fee £150+VAT on ownership change; lessee insurance responsibility
Situated on the top floor of a period building in E13, this newly renovated two-bedroom flat delivers convenient Zone 2 living minutes from Canning Town Jubilee line and the Elizabeth Line at Custom House. At about 596 sq ft it suits first-time buyers or investors wanting ready-to-rent accommodation with fast links to Canary Wharf and the City.
The interior has been refreshed, benefits from double glazing, gas central heating and a small balcony. EPC C and a low council tax band B reduce running costs. The long lease (142 years remaining) gives security for mortgage lenders and future buyers.
Buyers should note this is a compact property in a very deprived wider area; local amenities are plentiful but neighbourhood crime is average. Maintenance is shared 50/50 with the ground-floor lessee for whole-building works; incoming buyers must pay a £150+VAT change-of-owner fee and building insurance is the lessee's responsibility (current quote £188.78pa).
Practical points: the building’s solid-brick walls likely lack cavity insulation so consider future thermal upgrades. Overall this is a sensible, well-located purchase for someone prioritising transport links and immediate move-in condition, but be prepared for communal maintenance obligations and surrounding area challenges.
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