People sometimes say that location is even more important than the house itself. That's why, when buying a house, many people inquire about neighborhood issues. Here, we discuss the top 8 neighborhood annoyances. These are things you can immediately consider when buying a house .
It's fine to walk your dog, but it would be nice if you cleaned up the poop. This often doesn't happen, resulting in a lot of poop on the street and irritated neighbors. Such a shame!
Litter is a nuisance. This is especially true because a neighborhood already littered with litter can easily become even more cluttered. Keeping things tidy together is essential.
How people interact with each other is important for how well you feel about your neighborhood. Avoiding shouting or name-calling and being helpful to one another when disagreements already makes a neighborhood much more pleasant.
Neighborly nuisance is also a notorious annoyance. It's important to keep talking to each other in such cases. Especially ask about your neighbors when you're considering a house. Noise pollution is a major nuisance.
Broken bus shelters, trash cans, and graffiti are not exactly pleasant to look at. Vandalism remains one of the biggest annoyances.
Home burglaries actually go beyond just annoyances. They create a sense of insecurity. Therefore, inquire about any burglaries in your neighborhood. You can take several measures to make it more difficult for burglars. These include preventing core pulling and using SKG locks and hardware .
A community police officer provides many people with a sense of security. The absence of a police officer or community police officer is frustrating, as a neighborhood doesn't feel supported or taken seriously. Is the community police officer on Twitter? Follow them and actively inform them about what you're seeing.
No one wants to be treated aggressively. Aggressive behavior is threatening and feels unwelcome. That's why it's one of the biggest annoyances.
Of course, the neighborhood itself also gives you a first impression. Consider the cleanliness of the street, whether there are plenty of parking spaces, and whether there's plenty of greenery. During a building inspection , our inspectors pay more attention to the property's mechanical condition. However, it's still beneficial for you to familiarize yourself with the neighborhood before you buy.
The cost of a building inspection (up to 250 m²) is only €489 including VAT. We'll conduct a comprehensive building inspection and you'll receive a building report. Do you have any questions? We're happy to help and can schedule an appointment with an expert inspector right away if you wish!
