Messy neighbours can slash tens of thousands of pounds off the value of your home, according to new research.A survey of estate agents by Churchill Home Insurance found that more than four in five believe it's important for homeowners to chat to their neighbours about their poorly maintained property before putting the house on the market.
' What do estate agents say? We spoke to people in the industry about the risk of having messy neighbours when it comes to moving - and what their advice is for those seeking to avoid any effect on their sale.James Stevenson, south and south west area director at Foxtons, agrees it can make the process more difficult.