Dream move slowly turning into nightmare.

RelievedSheff

No one ever said home ownership was cheap!!

AdrianC

Slips36 said:
The guy ... said he has rights to play music has loud has he likes.

Of course he doesn't.

But preventing him from doing so is the problem. You need to get in contact with your local authority's environmental health department.

HampshireH

AdrianC said:

Slips36 said:
The guy ... said he has rights to play music has loud has he likes.

Of course he doesn't.

But preventing him from doing so is the problem. You need to get in contact with your local authority's environmental health department.

However, if it's just from 5-6.30 or just for 90mins when it does occur I'm not sure environmental health would feel it an ongoing nuisance. Unless of course it was infact 5am to 6.30pm.

@Slips36 there will be guidance on your local environmental health webpage as to what volume music is acceptable etc. Maybe arm yourself with the relevant info so next time you speak to the neighbour you can refer him to the evidence that what he says is not actually true. 

Perhaps of he likes it loud he could get some headphones. Does he have other neighbours? 

lucypilates

I would definitely try and persevere with the neighbours - try to get to know them, ask them if they’ve lived there long? Ah then about the neighbourhood? If you try to establish a relationship with them, they’re less likely to be inconsiderate.

If that doesn’t work, then I’d definitely approach the Landlord. They should be invested in keeping neighbours happy and they should have clauses in the tenancy agreements that states that tenants shouldn’t make noise at certain hours ... it’s not just neighbours but other tenants in same property that they will be concerned with as a landlord.

 At least the troublesome tenants aren’t permanent fixtures! 

But try the human approach first .. see if you can find a compromise.

 Good luck and try not to let it get you down. do what you can to minimise their impact on you 

Slips36

HampshireH said:

AdrianC said:

Slips36 said:
The guy ... said he has rights to play music has loud has he likes.

Of course he doesn't.

But preventing him from doing so is the problem. You need to get in contact with your local authority's environmental health department.

However, if it's just from 5-6.30 or just for 90mins when it does occur I'm not sure environmental health would feel it an ongoing nuisance. Unless of course it was infact 5am to 6.30pm.

@Slips36 there will be guidance on your local environmental health webpage as to what volume music is acceptable etc. Maybe arm yourself with the relevant info so next time you speak to the neighbour you can refer him to the evidence that what he says is not actually true. 

Perhaps of he likes it loud he could get some headphones. Does he have other neighbours? 

Yes I spoke to his other neighbour who are young students and asked them about the noise. They said they didn’t mind the noise and said they are very nice people. He said ask them to lower the volume which we did but it lasts few days and amplified bass starts again.
My wife and daughter keeps blaming me for buying the house.

Slips36

To be fair apart from the loud bass noise they are decent neighbours. I only bought the house five weeks ago and thinking of selling. I bought it for 305k but with the rear dormer roof replacement for 3k I’ll need 310k to break even.
The house is in Reading, 3 bed terraced with rear dormer loft and garage in the block behind the garden. What should I tell estate agents reason for selling so soon?

[Deleted User]

Slips36 said:

HampshireH said:

AdrianC said:

Slips36 said:
The guy ... said he has rights to play music has loud has he likes.

Of course he doesn't.

But preventing him from doing so is the problem. You need to get in contact with your local authority's environmental health department.

However, if it's just from 5-6.30 or just for 90mins when it does occur I'm not sure environmental health would feel it an ongoing nuisance. Unless of course it was infact 5am to 6.30pm.

@Slips36 there will be guidance on your local environmental health webpage as to what volume music is acceptable etc. Maybe arm yourself with the relevant info so next time you speak to the neighbour you can refer him to the evidence that what he says is not actually true. 

Perhaps of he likes it loud he could get some headphones. Does he have other neighbours? 

Yes I spoke to his other neighbour who are young students and asked them about the noise. They said they didn’t mind the noise and said they are very nice people. He said ask them to lower the volume which we did but it lasts few days and amplified bass starts again.
My wife and daughter keeps blaming me for buying the house.

I have been in these situations before and can very much sympathise with how difficult and all-consuming it can be. From an upstairs neighbour doing DIY at all hours, to a next door neighbour whose dogs would howl through the day and night...These were rentals so it was easier to up and leave (though not ideal). Unfortunately, I have learned that there are only two options - move or change my attitude from one of resistance to acceptance. Other people are often inconsiderate and don't realise the impact their music has on the people around them (or simply don't care).

How can you make your life more harmonious in a way that isn't dependent on your neighbour changing (because that rarely happens). Can you consider moving again? Can you get some white noise machines or headphones? Not the ideal solution if you need to speak to your family, but can provide a safety net when things become challenging. 

RelievedSheff

Slips36 said:

To be fair apart from the loud bass noise they are decent neighbours. I only bought the house five weeks ago and thinking of selling. I bought it for 305k but with the rear dormer roof replacement for 3k I’ll need 310k to break even.
The house is in Reading, 3 bed terraced with rear dormer loft and garage in the block behind the garden. What should I tell estate agents reason for selling so soon?

If you decide to sell so soon you will severely limit your choice of buyers. A lot of mortgage companies will not mortgage a house that has been sold in the last six months.

Slips36

Deleted_User said:

Slips36 said:

HampshireH said:

AdrianC said:

Slips36 said:
The guy ... said he has rights to play music has loud has he likes.

Of course he doesn't.

But preventing him from doing so is the problem. You need to get in contact with your local authority's environmental health department.

However, if it's just from 5-6.30 or just for 90mins when it does occur I'm not sure environmental health would feel it an ongoing nuisance. Unless of course it was infact 5am to 6.30pm.

@Slips36 there will be guidance on your local environmental health webpage as to what volume music is acceptable etc. Maybe arm yourself with the relevant info so next time you speak to the neighbour you can refer him to the evidence that what he says is not actually true. 

Perhaps of he likes it loud he could get some headphones. Does he have other neighbours? 

Yes I spoke to his other neighbour who are young students and asked them about the noise. They said they didn’t mind the noise and said they are very nice people. He said ask them to lower the volume which we did but it lasts few days and amplified bass starts again.
My wife and daughter keeps blaming me for buying the house.

I have been in these situations before and can very much sympathise with how difficult and all-consuming it can be. From an upstairs neighbour doing DIY at all hours, to a next door neighbour whose dogs would howl through the day and night...These were rentals so it was easier to up and leave (though not ideal). Unfortunately, I have learned that there are only two options - move or change my attitude from one of resistance to acceptance. Other people are often inconsiderate and don't realise the impact their music has on the people around them (or simply don't care).

How can you make your life more harmonious in a way that isn't dependent on your neighbour changing (because that rarely happens). Can you consider moving again? Can you get some white noise machines or headphones? Not the ideal solution if you need to speak to your family, but can provide a safety net when things become challenging. 

I have downloaded noise app which I recorded yesterday’s noise and will be reviewed by the council. 
I have bought ear buds for us but even that makes little difference has the bass seems to vibrate through the walls. 
Are white noise machine any good?

Slips36

RelievedSheff said:

Slips36 said:

To be fair apart from the loud bass noise they are decent neighbours. I only bought the house five weeks ago and thinking of selling. I bought it for 305k but with the rear dormer roof replacement for 3k I’ll need 310k to break even.
The house is in Reading, 3 bed terraced with rear dormer loft and garage in the block behind the garden. What should I tell estate agents reason for selling so soon?

If you decide to sell so soon you will severely limit your choice of buyers. A lot of mortgage companies will not mortgage a house that has been sold in the last six months.

I wasn’t aware of that, I have seen houses bought in auctions and sold on within few weeks.