The neighbours have opened a hair salon in the front room, a workshop in the garage, a nail bar, a therapy practice or an online shop with a courier van outside every day. For them it is a dream come true and simply their work. For you it may mean customers ringing the bell all day, your drive blocked, a machine humming through the wall or the smell of hairspray drifting through your open window. Why a neighbour's home business feels so sensitive Working from home is complete

A bin bag beside the wheelie bin, or black bags put out days before collection. A neighbour leaving rubbish bags outside means smells, bags torn open by foxes or gulls, and sometimes rats. In this article, you’ll find out why it happens, how to raise it kindly, which rules apply and what you can do if it keeps happening. Why do people leave rubbish outside? It is rarely a case of not caring. The bin is full, the lid will not close, or the communal bin store is locked or overf

You look up and spot a damp patch on the ceiling, right below your upstairs neighbours' bathroom. A leak from the flat above is a shock, and you want it sorted quickly. This article explains what you can do straight away, how to talk to your upstairs neighbours calmly, who usually pays for what in the UK and how to keep a good record. How leaks happen Water always finds its way down. A dried-out shower seal, a loose washing machine hose or a tap left running: your neighbours

Your neighbours have put up a new video doorbell or security camera, and you wonder whether it also covers your front door, garden or drive. Your neighbour's CCTV pointing at your house can leave you feeling uneasy about your privacy: who can see when you come home, or who visits you? This article looks at why cameras often capture more than intended, how to raise it calmly, what you could ask for and what the rules in the UK say in general terms. Why the camera sees more tha