Selling property due to hardware flooring above

cymruchris

Lots of variables here - but if your ceiling was of a reasonable height - and the area to cover wasn't huge - then the suggestion of adding a false ceiling with added insulation could be a very viable option. How much would it cost you to sell the place and buy another one? All the stress related to it - when there's possibly a viable solution that could make quite a difference. It's definitely worth considering if the sums add up. I appreciate you are stressed where you are - but do look at all the options. 

Xiaolongbao

adding a ceiling would cost around 20k pounds, ceilings are already low, and it wouldn't do much to stop booming footsteps as those travel laterally across the hardwood flooring above and down the walls. That's what I was told by a sound insulation professional who visited. The value of the place is circa 140k so it's just not viable. 

Xiaolongbao

Don't think I've ever been more stressed in my life tbh. The sound has driven me to the brink, with no option but to leave/sell. And all these legal worries too about repercussions from selling, not knowing how to approach the sale.

Xiaolongbao

worst outcome: the booming footsteps scare away buyers during viewings, place ends up selling for a massive loss due to upstairs neighbour which I have no control/legal recourse to fix. 
2nd worst outcome: Sell for decent price, get sued. 
There is no good outcome. 

Xiaolongbao

I feel like I'm a criminal 

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@Xiaolongbao, the Property Questionnaire doesn't ask about noise from neighbours.  Both @davidmcn (previous thread) quoted what the Scottish Standard Clauses say in relation to the neighbours, no mention of noise from neighbours there either.  I advised you to check with your solicitor if you are still unsure so I'm not sure what other advice you are looking for or need.

Xiaolongbao

Lover_of_Lycra said:

@Xiaolongbao, the Property Questionnaire doesn't ask about noise from neighbours.  Both @davidmcn (previous thread) quoted what the Scottish Standard Clauses say in relation to the neighbours, no mention of noise from neighbours there either.  I advised you to check with your solicitor if you are still unsure so I'm not sure what other advice you are looking for or need.

none, just a worry wart. Thanks for your replies. I'm cooler then not stressed lol

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Xiaolongbao said:

Lover_of_Lycra said:

@Xiaolongbao, the Property Questionnaire doesn't ask about noise from neighbours.  Both @davidmcn (previous thread) quoted what the Scottish Standard Clauses say in relation to the neighbours, no mention of noise from neighbours there either.  I advised you to check with your solicitor if you are still unsure so I'm not sure what other advice you are looking for or need.

none, just a worry wart. Thanks for your replies. I'm cooler then not stressed lol

You can't relax in your own home; I think that's the problem.

Xiaolongbao

Lover_of_Lycra said:

Xiaolongbao said:

Lover_of_Lycra said:

@Xiaolongbao, the Property Questionnaire doesn't ask about noise from neighbours.  Both @davidmcn (previous thread) quoted what the Scottish Standard Clauses say in relation to the neighbours, no mention of noise from neighbours there either.  I advised you to check with your solicitor if you are still unsure so I'm not sure what other advice you are looking for or need.

none, just a worry wart. Thanks for your replies. I'm cooler then not stressed lol

You can't relax in your own home; I think that's the problem.

yeah 2x nervous breakdown and daily struggle. From decent mood to terror soon as whoever is upstairs decides to walk around or talk. 

Xiaolongbao

there's no room in my home where I can get peace n quiet or privacy (as they can hear me too)... no escape. Even heard people upstairs complain they can hear my coughing. Like the other autistic who replied, I'm 100% headphones but can't cough sometimes. For an autistic, it's a double whammy because we hate being out of control, plus the noise. Serious damage to health done if stay here, hence must sell.