Brian Brady
Whether you live in Everton Park, the middle of the city or out in the country, having good neighbours is always important. We cross our neighbour’s path on a regular basis and having a good relationship with them can make living in our home a lot more pleasurable.
But having good neighbours often comes down to being a good neighbour yourself. If you do little things like mowing the front lawn or taking their bins out while they are away, it can all be the start of creating a long and valued friendship.
Here are some neighbourly suggestions and ideas for being a good neighbour:
- If you haven’t met already then introduce yourself or invite your neighbour over for a coffee to help break the ice.
- Swap contact details so you can get in touch with each other in case of emergencies.
- If you need a favour such as getting them to collect mail while you are away, then offer to do something in return such as taking their bins out for example.
- Hold a BBQ or party and invite people in your street over so everyone can meet each other.
- Be respectful. If you plan on having a party or a noisy gathering, warning your neighbours is the polite thing to do.
- Get involved with your local neighbourhood watch.
There’s nothing like having good neighbours, so go next door and introduce yourself today!