AIBU to ask for tips for not alienating new neighbours

[FarrahMoan]

Okay so I've no reason to believe we would actually alienate them (stroppy 11yo, crying baby and occasionally barking dog aside) but we're new to the estate, moved in today and I'm after tips on how to be a good new neighbour.

We're semi detached. They have at least one DC too. It's a new estate so they've not been in long either.

Bottle of wine or is that a bit desperate?

New estates always seem to go through a 'settling down' period. But when we moved into ours years ago our old neighbour came round with a poinsettia plant (it was Christmas) This was 25 years ago and despite now living at opposite ends of the country we're still good friends.

Ah that's lovely to hear billybagpuss

Our house is part of phase one so we'll effectively be surrounded by building work for 18 months.

Maybe pop round to say hello and introduce yourself OP?

You don't have to do anything in particular, but I highly recommend introducing yourselves at an early stage.

I have noticed that whenever there is any sort of issue, big or small, people are much more inclined to be understanding if they already know their neighbours. If the very first time you come to their attention is when your dog is barking nonstop, they will get all wound up and form a bad opinion of you.