Really torn about a house I have seen.

**Bagpuss** · 30 March 2008, 19:01

I have a citroen xantia s reg, yours for £450

**BrilloPad** · 30 March 2008, 19:08

Wherever you go, always someone to make your life a misery.

**moorfield** · 30 March 2008, 19:12

If you're getting stressed about the chavs across the road Wilsmslow then avoid the semis. After all you'll have no control over who lives next door / who they rent or sell on to etc. Go detached.

It's unfortunate you feel you're in a position where you have to move now. I would stick with the £200 banger plan just for wind-up / entertainment value.

**Bagpuss** · 30 March 2008, 19:15

Don't forget Wilmslow, you are obliged to tell prospective purchasers of your dispute with the neighbours. Might be better to make up before you leave

**Wilmslow** · 30 March 2008, 19:35

Originally posted by Bagpuss View Post

I have a citroen xantia s reg, yours for £450

Interested Bagpuss - where are you, and does it have tax??

**miffy** · 30 March 2008, 19:53

I do sympathise with your grief Wilmslow, I've moved house three times now and that was mainly because of the neighbours. It was their noise levels and oddly enough parking situations that drove me out (previous houses were semi and semi-detached).

moorfield is right that going detached is the way to go and I have the same thoughts, you can't control what’s going on next door to you in a semi so don't even consider another one of those. Spend the extra cash it's WELL worth it I promise you.

I agree with BrilloPad, it seems wherever you go there's always someone/something that will p*** you off. Every single person I know has problems with neighbours. I'm in my 4th property now, next door to me they have a dog that barks every time the wind blows and now she’s running a crèche there. How you can legally do that without having consultation with your neighbours is beyond me. I’m noticing it more I guess because I’m benched and at home in the day right now.

It’s a difficult choice to make and expensive to keep moving around. I’d stay put for the moment with a view to going detached in the longer term once the housing market has stabilised a bit (plus you'll have time to save up). I know it’s difficult, but hang in there. Maybe they'll move out before you do.

**Wilmslow** · 30 March 2008, 20:03

Originally posted by miffy View Post

I do sympathise with your grief Wilmslow, I've moved house three times now and that was mainly because of the neighbours. It was their noise levels and oddly enough parking situations that drove me out (previous houses were semi and semi-detached).

moorfield is right that going detached is the way to go and I have the same thoughts, you can't control what’s going on next door to you in a semi so don't even consider another one of those. Spend the extra cash it's WELL worth it I promise you.

I agree with BrilloPad, it seems wherever you go there's always someone/something that will p*** you off. Every single person I know has problems with neighbours. I'm in my 4th property now, next door to me they have a dog that barks every time the wind blows and now she’s running a crèche there. How you can legally do that without having consultation with your neighbours is beyond me. I’m noticing it more I guess because I’m benched and at home in the day right now.

It’s a difficult choice to make and expensive to keep moving around. I’d stay put for the moment with a view to going detached in the longer term once the housing market has stabilised a bit (plus you'll have time to save up). I know it’s difficult, but hang in there. Maybe they'll move out before you do.

Wise words Miffy. I love everything else about the house, and the area. Would be lovely not to hear my neighbour snoring at night, but, as he is a lovely guy I do not mind it. I do mind the chav people opposite - rough and ready is not the word!

My real worry is that the house is empty now as they are doing it up (as in tripling the size!). When they move in, that will be when the serious fun commences!

May just buy Bagpuss's mcar to be honest and plonk outside, then get on with life!

**miffy** · 30 March 2008, 20:18

Originally posted by Wilmslow View Post

Wise words Miffy. I love everything else about the house, and the area. Would be lovely not to hear my neighbour snoring at night, but, as he is a lovely guy I do not mind it. I do mind the chav people opposite - rough and ready is not the word!

My real worry is that the house is empty now as they are doing it up (as in tripling the size!). When they move in, that will be when the serious fun commences!

May just buy Bagpuss's mcar to be honest and plonk outside, then get on with life!

Well if it helps I really loved my first house, great area and lovely quiet cul-de-sac, everything was fine until the chav neighbour from hell moved in next door. A retired guy of 65 would you believe (Reg are you reading this?!?). He was the most pleasant person outside of the house and he'd always speak to you and exchange pleasantries over the garden fence.

The problem was when he went back into the house, it was like Jekyll and Hyde. The guy was a complete fruitcake, he'd be slamming doors, shouting, swearing and had the stereo and tv cranked up. He was the only one in the house for christ sake.

I couldn't stand it at the time. I was getting home late at night and totally stressed out from work. The last thing I needed at night was to come home to that s***.

I'd really be tempted to do the crappy old car thing and park it outside (maybe even an old white van or something) and why not, they're doing just what they want. If you can't beat them as they say...

I think my idea of a perfect house would have to be in the middle of a field now, away from anyone else.

**milanbenes** · 30 March 2008, 20:24

blimey,

this thread should be called the big hitters thread

Milan.

Really torn about a house I have seen.