Should I move from flat to house due to noisy neighbours?

[FlatDilemma45]

I've own my flat and live here for 20 years, have always been really happy until the last year or so. There seem to be two couples living together upstairs - luckily not quite over me but over my neighbour, although I can hear it - and they are party animals, who often seem to stay up all night, especially at the weekend, playing loud music, totally inconsiderate of other residents. Warning letter has been issued to all residents, but they just seem to disregard it. Unfortunately, I think one of the couples owns it, so not tenants.

I'm seriously now considering whether I want to stay living in flats - I suppose chances are I could move to a house and have problems with next door neighbours.

AIBU to be considering moving because of this?

YANBU but as you say, unless it's a detached house (and even then sometimes!), you could have problems with neighbours next door too. It's miserable living with noise though, my sympathies!

Unless you are detached in the countryside, you're going to have some noise in a house.

My sympathies, OP. I have been a victim of vile neighbours in flats in the past. I ended up moving and life became so much better. You could make sure to find out all about prospective neighbours once you find a house you want to buy.

I worked on the 'lightening never strikes twice principle', with the idea that I just couldn't be that unlucky to live in such close proximity to such vile people twice in my life. So far, with a couple more moves over time,I've never been so unlucky with neighbours again.

Is it feasible that you could sell up/move?

How old are the neighbours -people mature and don’t want drunken late nights after a while.

I live in a terrace, next door is rented out on 6-12 month terms and the last lot were honestly making my life a misery. Wall mounted speakers and a fondness for music with havy bass. I could hear and feel the vibrations and it set off my motion sickness often. Current renters are still loud but atleast its not music and bass, just slammy and shouty.

I'd prioritise having as few adjoining neighbours as possible if i were ever in a position to move. A flat would be an absolute no.

They're in their 30s

Try and get a detached house (or bungalow). Basically anything as detached from others as possible is best.

I wouldn't think of selling otherwise, I like the area

Some noise is to be expected, yes. Doors closing, voices, etc. But all- night loud music? Should anyone just expect that?