Would you/have you moved from a house you love because of bad neighbours?
We have lived in a lovely house for five years, relations with neighbours have gotten progressively worse, we just ignore each other now, say hello if we have to when passing in the street. All due to constant diy noise. We could just about put up with this but their son now shouts abuse over the fence, he's only 7 to my two children. I remove them from garden so they don't hear much but I'm worried things will only get worse the older he gets. The kIds all go to the same school too so often share a school run space. The 7 year old is constantly in trouble and the parents have little control. Eg ramming his scooter into other kids ankles, growling etc
So, would you move to protect your children as they grow up? We have recently paid off our mortgage, very very lucky I know. (Due to inheritance) But we would need to get another long term mortgage to move into a similar property.
Of course no guarantee of nice neighbours anywhere but we've never experienced this level and the thought of it now affecting the upbringing of the kids is so sad. I've been stressed to the extent I've sunk back into a depression I had after my first was born five years ago and I can't seem to get out of it. I never quite believed the effect stress has on a body but I'm constantly getting bugs and my hair is falling out so much. No medical condition as had bloods done etc. Also started binge eating again after four years on the wagon.
So, is it worth moving because of nasty neighbours even though we'd either go into a worse house or take another big mortgage. Or just put up and shut up. We'd be keeping the children at the same school as they are so settled there so would be a move to another part of town.
Any advice really really appreciated. I keep going around in circles. (& eating large quantities of chocolate and biscuits!!)