Neighbourly disputes are a common problem across Britain, according to research from Rightmove.
Over a third (36%) of people admitted to having an argument with a neighbour.
Noisy neighbours topped the list of complaints, with 78% saying it was their biggest annoyance.
Parking issues were mentioned by 71%, and 70% said they were bothered by nosey neighbours.
The research also found that asking for a Wi-Fi password was the biggest red flag for 87% of those surveyed, with overflowing bins also causing concern for 71%.
Younger adults aged 18-34 were particularly bothered by noise (82%) and nosey neighbours (73%).
Older people aged 55 and over were most likely to have had disagreements with neighbours, at 39%.
The South East had the highest rate of disputes, at 42%.
Avoiding neighbourly rows was a priority for 60% of those moving home, with people in the East Midlands most likely to say this mattered to them, at 69%.
Many prospective buyers said they took steps to avoid problems, including driving by at different times of day (59%), widening their search area (58%), and checking local community groups online for disputes (43%).
Colleen Babcock, property expert at Rightmove, said: “Neighbourly disputes are an inevitable part of community life, but our research highlights just how significantly these everyday annoyances can influence people’s decisions when moving home.
“It’s fascinating to see the lengths Brits will go to avoid these issues, from driving by potential homes at various times of the day to scanning local community groups for any signs of potential problems.
“With the largest choice of homes on Rightmove, we believe everyone can find a home that ticks all their boxes and doesn’t raise any neighbourhood red flags.”
Mary-Lou Press, president of NAEA Propertymark, said: “When buying a property, it can be essential to spend time researching and learning more about the immediate area that surrounds it.
“In addition to a comprehensive and physical look around the local vicinity during the day, the weekend, and/or the evening, and it can be helpful to strike up conversations with people, such as surrounding neighbours, if the opportunity arises.
“Online snippets of information might also help you make a better decision too, such as checking the rate of crime in a particular neighbourhood, the performance of schools and health-related services, or even running a car insurance quote to help with your financial planning.”
Press added: “Should you then feel that the property ticks all boxes for you to move into, joining a Neighbourhood Watch scheme also tends to provide extra safety once you settle into your new home.
“If you do unfortunately happen to encounter any issues, then you should contact the relevant authorities as soon as any incidents occur, as this can help all parties involved more efficiently resolve any disputes.”
