To complain against neighbours or just lump it?

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I live in a terraced house amongst several other families all with children the same age (between 5 and 8).

Most days the mothers often walk across my drive to each others properties for a chat/get their kids
and the kids often walk across my living room window as well playing and I find this very intrusive and bad mannered.

The kids will play football hitting my car, front door, planters etc.

The kids scream so loud that it wakes my young toddlers up.
The kids run up and down on scooters, it is hell.

I am absolutely sick of living here, I hate it.
This is a council property and me and DH want to move into private renting whilst we save up for a deposit to buy our own house.

AIBU to feel like this?

I dont have nothing against kids playing but surely they should have some consideration for others?

I have asked the kids and mothers kindly not to keep walking onto my drive past my living room window to no avail.
At times they will be having long conversations right by my door, I am sick of the lack of privacy and manners.

If they're using a public footway then they have every right to use it.

No it’s my driveway not public footpath.

Is there any way you could put a fence up or planters (perhaps with holly bushes!) in tubs to mark out your area
On a side note, won’t it be easier to save by staying put rather than renting privately?

Is it fenced off or a communal tarmac space? Is there anything that identifies it as seperate property?

I think if it bothers you I would fence it off as that creates a natural barrier people can't walk through. In terms of the kids unfortunately what you're describing is average noise for children so there's not likely much you can do about it. Could you put in for a transfer or look for a property swap? If your aim is to save to buy then private rentals will likely be more expensive - you'll need to factor that into your saving potential.

Hi
There is nothing that separates the drives of the properties.

It is one of those new builds with the allocated parking spaces, I think a fence might look out of place.

Planted holly bushes is a good idea.

Set up a sprinkler system that goes off if anyone crosses into your threshold 😀

Honestly, despite the neighbour issues, speaking as someone who was private renting until my landlord sold up, now living with my mum, I've got to say you'd be absolutely insane to give up a council house to rent privately right now.

If you want to save to buy you're in a much better place financially. The private rented market is wildly unaffordable.

Hi thanks for the replies.
We pay £925 now for a 3 bed, private rent around here is around between £1000 - £1200.

I will ask if we can do a tenancy transfer but other than that I can register on Home Swap, and try the Facebook groups.

We had this and hated it ..we moved ..only solution

You would be foolish to give up a secure tenancy for this issue.

Private rents will rise faster and you will be subject to eviction and disruption.

Save the extra, look for a transfer but don't give up your secure and well-priced home.

@@Londonrach1 were you able to get a transfer?

I just can’t imagine living here long term it really is hell with all the noise in the evenings.

I have emailed about a transfer and I am actively looking on all the local HA sites as sometimes they offer “intermediate market rent” properties.

We privately rented. You need to make sure you don't give up your secure tenancy but maybe ask for a transfer. I know how you feel. We had our next door neighbour using her ring bell to message me saying you got a visitor who's visiting etc . I hated being videoed and spied on.

Extra tall planters or lattice planters in a row

@Londonrach1 It sounds similar to what I am going through now as my neighbour always has a Ringdoorbell which I am certain overlooks my home.

I called today and was asked what area (s) I wanted to transfer and the type of property I wanted.

I was advised a Housing Officer would call me to discuss my options and the next steps.

I live a beautiful new build home, it’s just a shame really.

There's nothing to say moving into a new house is going to be better. I would put up a fence and if you can, wait it out until you can buy your own home