Be a Good Neighbour
Be a considerate neighbour with practical advice on respect and consideration. Discover ways to contribute to a harmonious community.
Curbing Dog Barking for Dog Owners
First, it’s important to state that barking is a natural means of communication for a dog and occasional barking is not a sufficient reason to approach you...
Getting to Know Your Neighbours
It can be really hard when you move into a new area, especially if it’s a community where everyone knows everyone else – although to be fair these sorts...
Looking Out for Elderly Neighbours
There's a thin line between being a nosey neighbour and being a concerned neighbour, but when you have elderly people living close to you, it's better to be...
Looking Out for Elderly Neighbours in Cold Weather
The last few winters in the UK have been particularly cold, and while we all shiver and turn up the heating, we should also spare a thought for some of the m...
Making New Neighbours Feel Welcome
It’s human nature to be curious about the new people who are moving in. You’ll be sharing your community with these new neighbours potentially for some t...
Making Your Neighbourhood a Nicer Place
It’s easy to complain about the neighbours, but if you want to live in a great neighbourhood, make like Gandhi and try being the change that you want to se...
Neighbour Guide: Wood Burning Stoves and Chimineas
Many people in the UK have wood-burning stoves. Some houses need these for heat, whilst others use them as a decorative room feature. However, the problem wi...
Quiz: Are You a Good Neighbour?
We all like to think that we are really good neighbours, but in reality some people are just better at being neighbourly than others. Being a good neighbour...
Quiz: Are You a Neighbour from Hell?
We all read about neighbours from hell, and see countless television programmes that make us cringe, laugh or watch from behind our hands. Nobody thinks that...
Rules on Hedges & Roots Growing into your Property
A hedge is often preferred to a fence when being used to separate the boundary between two adjoining properties. It can be more aesthetically pleasing and ad...
Soundproofing Your Property
People will choose to soundproof their home because of one of two reasons: either you’ll want to keep the sound, if you’re a budding drummer or electric...
Tips on How to be a Good Neighbour
There’s no question that most of us would prefer to live in a friendly, peaceful neighbourhood where everybody gets along with each other and goes out of t...
What to do if You're Concerned About the Health of a Neighbour
As responsible neighbours, we should all try to be a bit more vigilant and show a little more interest in those who live near us, especially Elderly Neighbou...
What to Do When You're Planning Building Work
Sometimes you can forget about the neighbours in your excitement over plans to build that fabulous extension or the conservatory you’ve always wanted, but...