Tag: neighbours
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I tested the EZVIZ EP3X Pro dual camera video doorbell to see if video doorbells and high street living could be compatible neighbours
You can trust Homebuilding & Renovating. Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and materials in order to help you choose the best for your home and garden. Find out more about how we test. I’ve had video entry systems in the past, but never a standalone video doorbell. And, since moving to…
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I tested the EZVIZ EP3X Pro dual camera video doorbell to see if video doorbells and high street living could be compatible neighbours
You can trust Homebuilding & Renovating. Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and materials in order to help you choose the best for your home and garden. Find out more about how we test. I’ve had video entry systems in the past, but never a standalone video doorbell. And, since moving to…
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Why keeping your neighbours sweet is top planning tip
Whether you’re planning a modest home extension or a new self-build dwelling, engaging with your neighbours is often one of the most overlooked – yet potentially most impactful – parts of the planning permission process. It’s therefore important to understand how neighbour engagement fits into the planning system, why it matters even when it’s not…
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Can I paint my side of my neighbour’s garden fence?
If you’ve ever looked out at a drab or weathered fence panel, you might have wondered: can I paint my side of my neighbour’s garden fence? It feels like a harmless way to freshen up your outdoor space, but the answer isn’t quite as straightforward as many homeowners assume. While it might seem logical that…
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Common tree disputes with neighbours — and how to resolve them
Trees can be a fabulous feature, adding height, creating shade, and introducing beautiful foliage, and in some cases fruit or nuts to a garden. But these attributes can also be the cause of common tree disputes with neighbours. As trees grow, their roots and branches can cross the boundary between neighbours, and their canopies can…
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Common tree disputes with neighbours — and how to resolve them
Trees can be a fabulous feature, adding height, creating shade, and introducing beautiful foliage, and in some cases fruit or nuts to a garden. But these attributes can also be the cause of common tree disputes with neighbours. As trees grow, their roots and branches can cross the boundary between neighbours, and their canopies can…
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What not to do to your neighbour’s tree roots — even if they cross your boundary
You might assume that if your neighbour’s tree roots have reached your garden you can take action and cut them off. After all, if the roots have crossed the boundary, they are on your land. But while it’s true that you do have a right to cut back the roots to the boundary between your…
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Neighbour’s tree blocking sunlight? Follow this advice
Tree-related issues, from annoying overhanging branches to severe impact on sunlight coming into your home, are a common source of neighbour disputes. There’s no general maximum height or spread for individual garden trees in UK law. So when a tree starts blocking natural light, this can lead to trouble. The general rule is that you’re…
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Ed Miliband’s neighbours complain about heat pump plans due to noise concerns
A planning dispute in North London has placed heat pump noise under scrutiny, just as the government pushes to expand the low-carbon technology nationwide. Residents of Dartmouth Park have objected to a proposed block of flats that includes six air source heat pumps, warning of potential noise pollution. The objections come at a politically awkward…
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What is the legal height of a hedge between neighbours?
If you’re researching landscaping ideas, or eyeing up a property for renovation with an overgrown hedge, you may be looking to understand what is the legal height of a hedge between neighbours in order to avoid any potential issues. The good – and bad news – is that there’s isn’t actually a legal height. However…