Tis the season to be jolly and many of us will be welcoming friends and family into our winter wonderlands for a mince pie and glass of something festive.
However, while you are rockin’ around the Christmas tree, remember goodwill to all men and don’t annoy your neighbours!
Christmas Spirit
New data released from Co-op Insurance reveals what is most likely to turn your neighbours into The Grinch!
Results show that over two-thirds of the UK population wish they were lonely this Christmas, if their neighbours played loud music.
Other features such as inconsiderate parking (blocking a driveway etc), bad language and slamming doors were also found to be a surefire way of creating a Nightmare Before Christmas!
The full results of the survey are shown below-don’t be a turkey and take note!
| Top 10 traits of a bad neighbour at Christmas | ||
| 1 | Loud music or television | 68% |
| 2 | Inconsiderate parking | 65% |
| 3 | Barking dogs | 62% |
| 4 | Outdoor loud parties | 57% |
| 5 | Bad language in or outside of the house | 55% |
| 6 | Unsupervised children | 53% |
| 7 | Slamming doors | 33% |
| 8 | Neighbours pets roaming about your garden | 31% |
| 9 | Bonfires, BBQ, chimenea smoke | 28% |
| 10 | Ignoring your neighbours | 27% |
Don’t be a turkey to your neighbours this Christmas!
Goodwill
Caroline Hunter, Head of Home Insurance at Co-op Insurance noted: ‘The research shows that playing loud music and making a lot of noise is a top bad neighbour trait, therefore it’s important to spare a thought for your neighbours this Christmas when hosting friends and family.’[1]
‘This is the season for goodwill after all and by showing a little courtesy it can ensure that you and your neighbours leave 2016 harmoniously and as friends rather than enemies. Whilst Christmas is a great time to really come together with friends, family and neighbours, sadly many people find themselves alone on Christmas Day, why not pop round for a cuppa, rather than simply sending a Christmas card, forging those all-important links in the community for years to come,’ she added.[1]
[1] http://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/household/how-to-avoid-problems-with-the-neighbours-this-christmas.html