inconsiderate parking - should I forget it and move on?
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Hello, I am after some advice on whether I can do anything regarding a potential neighbour’s parking.
I have recently placed an offer on a house, which was accepted. This house has a door out the back which leads to a garage. There are about five other garages next to this one.
A big factor for me in buying a house is having a parking space so this was ideal. There Is a sign saying No Parking in the land in front of the garages and I thought it Was all fairly simple.
However, after placing an offer we have visited the driving area during the evenings and found a large saloon car parks in front of the garage next to the one that would be ours. It presents an obstruction and means I wouldn’t be able to reverse either into my garage or out of it, as there is a wall on the other side and no room to do it around this car. Reversing all the way on to the road is not an option, as it is very narrow, lined with bollards and about 25 metres long, and I just wouldn’t feel comfortable doing that. It is also hard for cars to drive around this car to the further garages without scraping the car on a bush.
This made me have second thoughts and I called the estate agent to say we were thinking about withdrawing if this car belonged to the neighbour and they usually park there. They looked into it and spoke to the woman who currently rents the property we are buying , who said the car is the neighbour’s and she has to park in a nearby road as she cannot get into the garage because of this saloon car. The estate agent suggested I do that, and I have to say I wouldn’t be happy having to park elsewhere when I own a garage next to my home. I said I would think about it but the whole thing doesn’t make me feel good about the purchase, which is a shame as the house is lovely.
My question is - is there anything that could be done about this neighbour, if we were to buy the house?
I have recently placed an offer on a house, which was accepted. This house has a door out the back which leads to a garage. There are about five other garages next to this one.
A big factor for me in buying a house is having a parking space so this was ideal. There Is a sign saying No Parking in the land in front of the garages and I thought it Was all fairly simple.
However, after placing an offer we have visited the driving area during the evenings and found a large saloon car parks in front of the garage next to the one that would be ours. It presents an obstruction and means I wouldn’t be able to reverse either into my garage or out of it, as there is a wall on the other side and no room to do it around this car. Reversing all the way on to the road is not an option, as it is very narrow, lined with bollards and about 25 metres long, and I just wouldn’t feel comfortable doing that. It is also hard for cars to drive around this car to the further garages without scraping the car on a bush.
This made me have second thoughts and I called the estate agent to say we were thinking about withdrawing if this car belonged to the neighbour and they usually park there. They looked into it and spoke to the woman who currently rents the property we are buying , who said the car is the neighbour’s and she has to park in a nearby road as she cannot get into the garage because of this saloon car. The estate agent suggested I do that, and I have to say I wouldn’t be happy having to park elsewhere when I own a garage next to my home. I said I would think about it but the whole thing doesn’t make me feel good about the purchase, which is a shame as the house is lovely.
My question is - is there anything that could be done about this neighbour, if we were to buy the house?
It’s going to drive you nuts...Go and ask them what the situation is and express that the car is going to cause you issues. Politely point out there are signs stating no parking on the area outside the garages. Who knows maybe he /she will comply and park off the land or in the garage.
If he/she becomes a bit of a tit about it ( and thats what i’m betting on)be thankful you found this out before moving house as bad neighbours can quickly take the shine off a new property.
Oh and go back in 3 months time and put dog s
t under their car door handles. (That one is entirely up to your own discretion)
If he/she becomes a bit of a tit about it ( and thats what i’m betting on)be thankful you found this out before moving house as bad neighbours can quickly take the shine off a new property.
Oh and go back in 3 months time and put dog s
t under their car door handles. (That one is entirely up to your own discretion)
Were currently in the process of looking to buy our first house. A driveway and garage is a high priority for us.
We live with parents and parking is at a premium, not uncommon to park 2 or 3 roads away. The house has rear access and some people have garages but the way people park/dump their cars you can't even get access to the garden let alone a parking space. It's a nightmare and is only getting worse as time moves on.
A situation like this and I would definitely be looking elsewhere, it won't change/stop and that's that.
We live with parents and parking is at a premium, not uncommon to park 2 or 3 roads away. The house has rear access and some people have garages but the way people park/dump their cars you can't even get access to the garden let alone a parking space. It's a nightmare and is only getting worse as time moves on.
A situation like this and I would definitely be looking elsewhere, it won't change/stop and that's that.
alorotom said:
The Crack Fox said:
You'll never solve it. Find another house.
This. Massively this.By all means, you could find the chap parking there and have a constructive conversation... then move in and find that nothing has changed and he doesn’t like his alternative option.
Brainpox said:
Move on and well done for taking the initiative on checking such things before moving. It's probably saved you a load of hassle in the long run.
Agreed. Withdraw the offer, explain why and let them make the next move.Is there another place for the neighbour to park?
Most people don't use their garage so they may not be aware it's causing a problem.
andrewparker said:
alorotom said:
The Crack Fox said:
You'll never solve it. Find another house.
This. Massively this.By all means, you could find the chap parking there and have a constructive conversation... then move in and find that nothing has changed and he doesn’t like his alternative option.
Don't bugger about, find another house.
If it bothers you so much to come and ask complete strangers on the internet, it's not the right move is it!
My wife and I once came very close to buying an idyllic country cottage with a shared cobbled area at the front. It had recently been renovated by an interior designer, it really was lovely. In the excitement I decided to pass by one day, only to find half a dozen cars clogging up the area to the front of the house. Bizarrely they hadn’t been there on both occasions we viewed the property. By chance there was an old woman tending to some plants on her doorstep so I asked her about the situation. Cue getting back into the car, calling the wife and telling her it’s off!
andrewparker said:
My wife and I once came very close to buying an idyllic country cottage with a shared cobbled area at the front. It had recently been renovated by an interior designer, it really was lovely. In the excitement I decided to pass by one day, only to find half a dozen cars clogging up the area to the front of the house. Bizarrely they hadn’t been there on both occasions we viewed the property. By chance there was an old woman tending to some plants on her doorstep so I asked her about the situation. Cue getting back into the car, calling the wife and telling her it’s off!
Crickey, what was the ‘situation’?Hungrymc said:
andrewparker said:
My wife and I once came very close to buying an idyllic country cottage with a shared cobbled area at the front. It had recently been renovated by an interior designer, it really was lovely. In the excitement I decided to pass by one day, only to find half a dozen cars clogging up the area to the front of the house. Bizarrely they hadn’t been there on both occasions we viewed the property. By chance there was an old woman tending to some plants on her doorstep so I asked her about the situation. Cue getting back into the car, calling the wife and telling her it’s off!
Crickey, what was the ‘situation’?I was disappointed at the time, but I’ve never regretted it once.
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