To think a house can impact your mental health?

Sorry that turned into a selfish MeMeMe rant! You’re absolutely not being a snowflake, and as it’s so important to practice self care is moving an option at all? Or something to aim for within a few months?

Yes so much and the people in it. Renting a room from a mother with two daughters, the youngest who battled bathing and screamed and cried constantly? HELL. My depression rocketed, and I grew resentful of being treated like one of the children by my landlady.

I second the dehumidifier!
I had to make sure in one of the flats I lived in that drying clothes was done only in one room with window being periodically opened.
I have no idea what you can do about the hot water, but you could help some of the other things for the flat to feel better.

Wash of the mould as pp suggested, get dehumidifier and run it whenever needed. Whenever you cook make sure your extractor is on qnd leave it running for a bit even after you finish cooking.
Windows open every day for at least 15 min. Heat and air, heat and air.
Make sure bathroom is properly ventilated. I have no fan so I leave window open and door closed until the dump is gone. Tbh I often keep it open all day no matter what weather.
Wifi booster? It sounds like you have proper thick walls.
Net curtains? Some are really nice and simple and help privacy without making the room dark.

YANBU though. Living situation obviously impacts mental state.

Totally agree with you. My mental health has deteriorated considerably since we had to move 2 years ago from one reasonably good rented house that was being sold to another much smaller one. It was all that was available in the area within our price range. Full of mould and very damp, which wasn't made clear of course before we moved in (it had been painted over). Horrible agent who has gone out of her way to try and fuck things up for us for no valid reason. Just hanging on for an affordable rental property to become available so we can move but no idea how long we'll have to wait... So my heart goes out to you - I really hope you can sell your flat soon

I completely see why this is getting you down and I sympathise

Re the hot water, how does this happen and does it affect other flats?

Can you get contact details for the owner of the 7th flat?

Re the mould, I used to live somewhere like that and after I left I heard the landlord had the walls treated with something, have you checked your options there? I have asthma and it was a big problem, I got a dehumidifier as well.

Yanbu at all
I hated my old house-it was worth £300,000 but it needed ripping apart and starting again
It was falling to bits in my hands
The landlord didn’t give a fuck-then he died and his son gave even less of a fuck
We bought the house we’re in now and I love it-it’s home
Only problem is we wanted to paint the hall sage green and we bought and painted it snot green so that’s depressing (simply don’t have time to redo it) and our bedroom windows go mouldy if we don’t wipe them daily in cold weather

YANBU at all. Living environment is underrated as far as good mental health is concerned. For me, it’s proven a vital part of staying mentally well. I hope your issues can be resolved soon.

It might be worth trying thermilite insulation paint. It can help to reduce cold spots. A dehumidifier might not only dry out the air but also make it feel warmer. Powerline boosters use your electric circuit to boost the internet signal. It might not solve all of your problems but a couple of hundred pounds could make the flat more liveable until you can sell.

HG mould spray made a hugee difference for me, it's the only product I found to work. Also a dehumidifier would be a really good idea.

Absolutely it can, my last house on paper was great, but I was never truly happy there.

Keep on with trying to sell. I can only help with the internet but if it is broadband consider an extender. Around £20 but hopefully should improve things.

Are your neighbours who won’t change management company just one family or more than one? Ie why is your opinion not carrying any weight? Do they get a secret discount or something, is it their mate?

You need to get the hell out of dodge. Good luck I hope you get a better place instead.

Also paint anything which looks tatty. I lived in a house with chronic mould with a small baby in a property which didn't belong to us years ago. It was horrendous so I know how you feel.

I would suggest you wash down the mould with a bleach solution to get rid of it, at least temporarily. Do everything you can to make the place appealing to buyers. Try to look at it from a buyer's point of view Plants, dealing with any obvious issues like sealant on the shower or bath, get contract cleaners in to deep clean, make sure carpets are clean etc. Buyers will sense if you are unhappy there so try and make it look really homely. Also be realistic about your selling price. Make sure the place smells nice. Spray all the rooms with an essential oil in water mix before viewings, make sure rooms are warm and well aired etc.

Have you got a dehumidifier?

You're not being a sensitive snowflake at all. This sounds like such a huge bother. And having a space where you feel safe and secure is so important. Renting it out wouldn't work, I guess?

Yes it can. I moved house a year ago and can't wait to leave. I am not happy here.

yes - there is research on this in regard to the layout of council estates in the 1950's and 60's and the impact on mental health for families who moved out of london to the suburbs - the detrimental affects of having separate dinning rooms (rather than eating in the kitchen as previously) led to many homes being designed with hatches from the kitchen to the dinning area for example.

I think when you have mental health issues things might bother you more (or quicker) than they would if you didn't. I know for me, I can always tell when my anxiety is starting to play up, as I start snapping at my partner for things like mess and wrappers, as it winds me up things not being neat and tidy.

But, the things you've said I think would annoy anyone. I also believe that yes, properties can affect your mental health. For example I used to live in a flat and found it horribly depressing and claustrophobic, and now I'm in my house I'm a hell of a lot happier!

Definitely, it can, OP.

DH suffers with our new house. There's so much building work and redecoration that's needed, he gets quite down about it not being finished and feels stressful as all the rooms have DIY bits in them. Before this we were renting and he hated that house. It's so hard. I don't seem as affected because I can see the end result in my mind so find it exciting.

Do you rent? Could you move or talk to the LL? Are there things you can do re. privacy? That would be my first concern. I hope you can get something sorted.

absolutely! all your reasons are completely valid. i have had noisy neighbours in the past and the stress was unbearable.

slightly differently now i live in a renovation project and i've noticed my existing sensory issues have amplified hugely with regard to cleaning, what i can and cannot happily touch and all sorts of little things that at our old house were much quieter.

? Rent or own? There will be some definite things you can do in either scenario to really improve things.

My MIL was a bit worried when we moved into our current house as it’s at the end of a cul de sac. She had lived in one when her kids were small & felt very depressed at the lack of goings on. I on the other hand work in a very busy office & am happy to retreat at the end of the day. So yes, I absolutely think your home can effect your mental health. I hope you can find a solution soon.