How to make sure you get off to a good start with your new neighbours

When you’re in the midst of moving into your new home in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch or beyond, it can be easy to get “tunnel vision”, where you’re so focused on what you need to do you forget about the rest of the world for a little while.

That’s completely understandable, especially as moving home is regularly cited as one of the most stressful life events we can experience – earlier this year Estate Agent Today even shared research indicating moving is more stressful than getting divorced or having a child.

However, in the stress of moving home, you still want to make sure you build strong relationships with your neighbours – especially if you’re moving into what you hope will be your forever home.

The Express recently revealed that over one-quarter (28 per cent) of people have fallen out with their neighbours at some point. The newspaper also suggested that by following some simple rules, you can avoid falling out with the people living in your area as soon as you arrive.

At the top of the list is simply saying hello and taking the time to introduce yourself. This is especially important if you’re planning any renovations after you move in, which could cause noise or other disruption on your street.

Meanwhile, introducing yourself can also be a good way to find out if there are any unwritten “rules” about parking on your new street. In some areas where parking spaces are at a premium, neighbours can help each other out, or do their best to leave spaces outside each other’s homes free. If you feel this may be the case in your new neighbourhood, it would certainly be a good idea to ask one of your neighbours what the “rules” are, if any.

Another top tip is to let your neighbours know if you’re planning a housewarming party (and perhaps even invite them). A low-key affair with a few friends is unlikely to cause an issue, but if you envisage your party going on into the early hours, it’s a good idea to give your neighbours a head’s up.

While we can’t help with relationship building in your neighbourhood, we can promise that we will always be courteous to everyone we interact with during the course of your move and we will do our utmost to keep any disruption due to loading or unloading our removals vehicles to a minimum.

Our team are highly trained professionals, which means they can work quickly and efficiently. We also have experience of moving specialist items, such as pianos and other large pieces of furniture that are too big to fit out of your front door. This means we can come up with a plan to ensure these valuable possessions are taken out of your existing home, transported to your new address and moved in safely, using the correct equipment.

If you’d like to learn more about the removals services we offer in Dorset, Hampshire and beyond, please contact us to speak to a member of our team or arrange for us to provide you with a free, no-obligation quote.