Is being a Nimby really that bad - and what to do with awkward neighbours

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🗓️ 19 July 2024

⏱️ 65 minutes

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Summary

It's official - we're complaining about our neighbours more, new data shows.

When it comes to noise, many appear sick of barking dogs, squeaky trampolines and loud music ruining the enjoyment of our homes.

This week, Simon Lambert, Lee Boyce and Georgie Frost talk about neighbour wars - and what we can do about it.

And sticking to the property front, does it matter if you're a 'super' nimby? And if you do want to fight back against developments in your area, what's the sensible way to do it?

We also look at the danger of pricing your home too high - and the Rightmove data that shows just how risky it can be.

Grandparents and parents are digging depper than ever to send children to university. What do young adults need to know before they take out a student loan?

Lee goes back to school to talk to kids about money and the working world - but what did HE learn from the experience?

And from festivals to sporting events, why has having fun become so expensive?

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0:00.0	Welcome to This Is Money podcast sponsored by Charles Stanley Direct. I'm Georgie Frost and joining me and Simon Lambert today is Lee Boyce.
0:10.5	And coming up, the rise and rise of noisy neighbours. Fines are on the up, but what are your rights?
0:17.4	We look at the danger of pricing your home too high and how to be a super nimbie.
0:22.6	Also today grandparents and parents are digging deeper than ever to send kids to uni, but is it even worth it?
0:28.6	Lee went back to school recently to talk to kids about money.
0:31.6	But what did he learn?
0:33.6	And why is having fun just so darn expensive nowadays?
0:38.1	Don't forget.
0:38.7	You start to date with all the latest breaking money news.
0:40.9	Just go to this ismoney.cove.com.com or download the app.
0:44.5	I'm Lisa Kaplan from Charles Stanley Direct.
0:46.6	I spent 15 years helping people understand their finances with clear jargon-free language.
0:53.5	People often ask me whether they have enough
0:55.7	to retire, what to do about inheritance tax, or how best to invest. Often, it's a simple question
1:02.3	that one of my expert team can answer straight away, and we would love to help you too. Contact us for a
1:08.9	free 15-minute chat at coaching at charles dash stanley.co.uk. Investment involves risk.
1:15.8	The first, it's becoming increasingly hard to love thy neighbour, it would appear.
1:21.4	Local authorities received more than 200,000 complaints about noisy neighbours last year with fines up over 50% on the previous year.
1:30.8	So what is going on? Simon Lee, welcome Lee. Are you a noisy neighbour?
1:39.4	I mean, I do have a small baby. So I mean, you could, you know, we obviously try and keep noise down to a minimum,
1:46.4	but in the summer it is a little bit difficult when you've got a five-year-old and a baby.
1:50.2	But I think on the whole, we're not that noisy, I'd like to think.
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