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AIBU?

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Airbnb nxt door

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samdog81 · 17/04/2025 11:24

My husband died 18 months ago and I have been struggling to adapt to being alone. New neighbours moved in next door. They are ozzies, I really liked them they are younger than me. They do up properties then move on. I never omplained about all the renovation noise and enjoy chatting to them and once she offered me a lift to hospital. I know they are only in it for profit but now they are moving on and have put the house on Airnib. I didnt think at first but have spoken to people and done research and apart from not knowing who will be nexrdoor I have found that when I leave this house to my son it will be difficult to sell and will lose thousands in profit. They are on holiday but when they return I am going to have to tell them how I feel, I hate confrontation and am still grieving but feel very angry that whilst they are making a lot of money, I will be losing a lot of money. AIBU

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Talipesmum · 17/04/2025 11:31

You’re not unreasonable for being annoyed about it. And do speak to them if you like - but I’m not sure it will really help you in any way, or make you feel better. They’re allowed to do this, they’ve not hidden it. And I appreciate you may be thinking a lot about mortality after your v sad loss, but to be thinking about the value of your property after your death - that is likely to hopefully be a long time in the future and many things could change by then. It could easily be resold to another family. Or a big pylon put up next door. Or property prices rocketing up and down as they do anyway.

If you do talk to them, try to focus on something useful rather than just letting off steam. Maybe say you are worried about noise from next door guests, and ask them if they’ve put any restrictions in place or requests to be considerate of neighbours? Ask them what you should do if a group cause a nuisance?

mindutopia · 17/04/2025 11:35

We have a holiday let next door. Over a number of years, I can think of only 2 times it’s caused any issues and those were annoying but easily resolved. We knew that when we bought our house and it didn’t impact on the offer we made or our decision to buy.

If anything, it’s a bonus because it means we don’t get stuck with neighbours who are consistently loud and annoying. Even if anyone is loud (so far, never had a party or any trouble), they’re gone in a week. There are decent stretches when it’s empty.

I think people think Airbnb and they think young people throwing parties. The demographic we get (it’s a big 3 bedroom house) is 95% couples with a dog over 65.

Whinge · 17/04/2025 11:43

This is a really good point. I currently have a neighbour who has a dog that barks at all hours, and another who seems to enjoy loud garden parties. I would much prefer to live next to an Airbnb property.

@samdog81 I'm really sorry for your recent loss, but they're not doing anything wrong and there's no reason to confront them.

StarTwirl · 17/04/2025 11:44

You can tell them how you feel but they won’t give a shit because it’s a business to them

I’m sorry you have to deal with it especially if it’s a large property and can hold quite a few people

BobbyBiscuits · 17/04/2025 11:45

Until there's actually some form of disturbance caused by the occupants of the Air b&b I don't think there's much you can say. I guess you could in a friendly way say you're hoping you won't get loads of noisy parties. They'll probably try and say something reassuring. But ultimately unless it is actually causing a problem I'd not really get upset over it.

You're jumping the gun somewhat thinking about what will happen when you pass away. The home might need to be sold for care fees so your son might not end up with it.

Try not to think the worst. The vast majority of guests at rental cottages etc are just normal decent folks. And whoever it is will only ever be there a maximum of a week if you don't like the sound of them!

suki1964 · 17/04/2025 11:56

We have houses all around us that are either AirBnB of holiday lets because of where I live, never had a problem and property prices dont appear to be affected

My next door neighbour has moved out and abandoned the house. Three identical detached houses on a private road and this is in the middle and bits are dropping off all over and the garden is taking over. They won't sell or rent as they plan to return eventually - been about 4 years now. Now that is effecting the price of ours and the other neighbours , but at least we dont have noisy neighbours and we aren't looking to sell anytime soon.

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samdog81 · 17/04/2025 13:08

The reason I mentioned leaving house to son is because they told me they do all these properties so that they can leave a lot of money to their sons when they die. I know they wont change their minds they have also looked into buying the house on the other side which involves evicting the renter who is a single mum and never missed her rent.

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Berryslacks · 17/04/2025 13:26

I really feel for you @samdog81 I am sorry for your loss. You are having to deal with grief and that will be magnifying your worries about the unsettling change next door to you. I can only agree with previous posters. We bought a house next to a holiday let and so far have had no issues whatsoever. It’s a semi and is actually quieter than the detached we had. Most people are just on holiday for a week or so and decent normal folk. Some like to have a little chat as they are usually happy to be on their holidays. Sometimes it’s just people working in the area who need somewhere to stay. Could you discuss your worries with your son? I know my son would reassure me regarding his expectations of inheritance. I would also stop speaking to the owners of the AirBNB other than just a quick hello. It sounds like what they are saying is causing you to worry. Just let them get on with it.

Agix · 17/04/2025 13:29

It's possibly not even going to be an air bnb by the time you leave it to your son.

Berryslacks · 17/04/2025 13:35

Yes @Agix that’s a good point.

PatsFruitCake · 17/04/2025 13:36

I live in an area with a lot of holiday homes and rent out a holiday let myself. As others have said, unless it's one which attracts large groups such as stag/hen weekends it may well be quieter than regular neighbours. Some of the time the house will be empty and anyone disruptive won't be there long. Most holiday lets are also well maintained as the owners want good reviews.

Why do you think it will affect the value of the your house?

AndImBrit · 17/04/2025 13:38

If it’s a good business venture, your son might turn your house into an airBnB after you die and see no loss of value at all.

I really wouldn’t be worrying about it - depending on where you live you might find it’s empty a lot of the time which I would quite like of a neighbour!

Darkclothes · 17/04/2025 13:45

I'm sorry for your loss OP.
Not unreasonable to worry about a holiday let, but I'd be more worried about a permanent neighbour I didn't get on with. Barking dogs, screaming children, banging about, late night parties etc. Is it a semi?

What does their ethnicity have anything to do with it???

Maybe look at AirBNB yourself to rent out a spare room!

IamwhoIsayIam · 17/04/2025 13:55

I own a furnished holiday let and I live next to one and neither have created any problems for neighbours or affected house prices. I actually like living next to a holiday let as most people who come are in a good mood, friendly and are really happy to be there. I guess that does depend on where you are and if is a beautiful/scenic place. I sometimes give them a few directions or answer questions but most of the time its just a smile and a wave.

Likely, it will not cause as much stress as you are imagining. If the owners are professionals who know how to do up a furnished holiday let and run it well it should mean the property is looked after and managed.

Hoppinggreen · 17/04/2025 13:55

I am sorry for your loss and I wouldn't want to live next door to an Airbnb either but as long as they are allowed to do this there is nothing you can do about it.
Telling them how you feel will change nothing and sour relations so that if you DO need to contact them about something specific they are less likely to be receptive

Walkinginthesandagain · 17/04/2025 14:01

"I think people think Airbnb and they think young people throwing parties. The demographic we get (it’s a big 3 bedroom house) is 95% couples with a dog over 65."

Blimey, a dog over 65, that's amazing

lizzyBennet08 · 17/04/2025 20:07

Honestly op. They won’t care. I’m not sure you telling them how you feel will change anything only for them to shrug their shoulders.
as others have said, it’s potentially far better than permanent horrible
neighbours.

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