Pocket Living
Pocket Living is a London-based company that specializes in building and developing housing complexes and modular homes. They also offer excavation and road construction services. As real estate developers, Pocket Living is committed to providing affordable housing solutions for their clients. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, they are a trusted name in the building and construction industry in England.
Introduction to Pocket Living
Pocket Living is a London-based real estate development company founded in 2005 by Marc Vlessing. The company's primary goal is to provide affordable and sustainable housing solutions to the city's first-time buyers. Pocket Living is unique in that it specializes in designing and building small yet functional apartments that meet the demands of modern city living. The company has won various awards for its innovative approach to housing, and its projects have been featured in several publications.Services & Products
Pocket Living offers a range of services to its customers, including the construction of high-quality housing complexes, modular homes, and road construction projects. The company's housing complexes are designed to be affordable, sustainable and compact, making them ideal for first-time buyers. Pocket Living's modular homes are built off-site in a factory, which allows for faster and more efficient construction. The company's road construction projects focus on building safe and efficient roads that meet the needs of the local community.Location
Pocket Living's Tower House is located in the heart of London, specifically at 10 Southampton St, London WC2E 7HA, United Kingdom. The area is known for its vibrant nightlife, high-end shopping, and world-class dining options. Customers can expect to find a wide range of businesses in the area, including luxury hotels, boutique shops, and trendy restaurants. The closest public transportation options include Covent Garden Station (0.2 miles), Charing Cross Station (0.3 miles), and Leicester Square Station (0.3 miles).Benefits
Customers should choose Pocket Living for its innovative approach to housing, commitment to sustainability, and dedication to providing affordable housing solutions to first-time buyers. The company's small yet functional apartments are designed to meet the demands of modern city living, while its modular homes allow for faster and more efficient construction. Pocket Living's road construction projects focus on building safe and efficient roads that meet the needs of the local community.Good to know
Customers should be aware that Pocket Living focuses primarily on providing affordable housing solutions to first-time buyers in London. The company does not offer services outside of the UK, and its projects are limited to specific areas in the city.Reviews
Customers have praised Pocket Living for its innovative approach to housing, commitment to sustainability, and dedication to providing affordable housing solutions. The company's projects have received several awards and have been featured in various publications. Customers appreciate the company's small yet functional apartments and its modular homes, which allow for faster and more efficient construction. Overall, customers have had a positive experience with Pocket Living and recommend the company to others.FAQ
What types of road construction projects have you completed in the past?
As a real estate developer, we do not specialize in road construction projects. However, we have experience working with road construction companies to ensure that our housing complexes can be easily accessed by our residents.Are you licensed and insured for road construction work?
As a real estate developer, we do not hold licenses or insurance for road construction work. However, we work with licensed and insured road construction companies to ensure that our housing complexes are built to the highest standards.Does your company have the necessary equipment to handle large-scale excavation projects?
As a real estate developer, we do not have our own excavation equipment. However, we work with excavating contractors who have the necessary equipment to handle large-scale excavation projects.What are the lease terms and conditions?
Our lease terms and conditions vary depending on the specific property and location. We encourage interested parties to contact us directly for more information on our lease terms and conditions.Does your company have any certifications or licenses to operate as an excavating contractor?
As a real estate developer, we do not operate as an excavating contractor and therefore do not hold any certifications or licenses for this type of work. We work with licensed and certified excavating contractors to ensure that our projects are completed to the highest standards.Reviews
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Wil B
Companies like Pocket should be commended for trying to provide affordable homes for key workers in London. I've been really impressed with the level of thought and care put into the design and build of Pocket's homes. I knew the Weedington Road development well and the sense of community there was wonderful.
27-04-2023
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Teresa Rudman
It is a true pleasure to work with Mardu, she is always helpful and responsive, and ready to help wherever and whenever she can. She is brilliant in answering queries in a quick and timeous manner. I found her to be supremely supportive and helpful during all the enquiries raised. Thank you Mardu.
27-04-2023
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Katherine Kempley
27-03-2023
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Will Grant
27-02-2023
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Stuart Jones
Read the reviews carefully! Like any review site, read the reviews rather than looking at the star ratings. 2 weeks ago I posted a review urging people to understand the restrictive covenant (S106) before investing any time/money in the process. Immediately after my review was posted, SIX 5-Star reviews were posted. This was quite astonishing... looking back it was 9 months ago that there were THREE five-star reviews consecutively, yet 6 appeared in 2 days. Of those six, only one had any narrative... the review by Carlee Foot. It didn't take much research to see that Carlee Foot is an employee of HAUS, and HAUS are in close business partnership with Pocket Living. (google HAUS Block Management, who state 'HAUS is Pocket Living's preferred managing agent for all their developments'). So whilst Carlee's review may be accurate, it is a Business to Business review, by a company in close partnership with Pocket Living. It is also interesting that the review was pasted onto Trustpilot, where I had also placed my review. I had never thought of Trustpilot as a Business to Business review platform. Perhaps Carlee would like to edit her review to clarify her relationship with Pocket Living? Of the other Five 5-Star reviews, there was no narrative whatsoever, so they don't tell you anything. For many of them, the Pocket Living review was the only review they had ever posted... but strangely had 5 Stars and no stated reason for 5 stars. I wondered whether Pocket Living had managed to get some reviews added themselves, but they assured me they hadn't and I'm sure they'll reply to this confirming it to be the case. My simple request of Pocket Living (and their promoted partner for resales... SoSales.... was that they were up-front about the S106 clause (please DO read about it in my detailed review) rather than hide it away in the FAQ section. As far as I can see, Pocket Living have made no changes to their website, so I'm trying to promote it here so people won't waste their money like my daughter did. I actually fully understand and support the purpose of the S106, but it is highly restrictive and will restrict your ability to find a mortgage provider, so it IS important to understand it. Pleasingly, SoSales do seem to have added a little more to their promotions regarding Pocket Living properties.
27-02-2023
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Frankie Jones
Do you really believe the most recent five 5* reviews on here? All of which have no comments to back up their ratings and are from people who, conveniently, have an IP address located near Pocket Living's HQ? Use your common sense and avoid Pocket Living like the plague.
27-02-2023
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Carlee Foot
Great communication by the Pocket Living Team, they are efficient and always happy to help.I have been in contact with Lorna on several matters and she is great at providing effective resolutions in a swift manner. Their customer service is outstanding so thank you for your continued support. Highly recommended.
27-02-2023
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Gayan Wijayamunige
27-02-2023
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Lauren Micklem
27-02-2023
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David Godwin
27-02-2023
