With some level

of noise

even from people talking while you are trying to sleep.

“Similarly, apartments and adjoining town houses usually mean you will have to put up with some level of noise from your neighbours and that can also be disturbing – especially if they favour modern music with a heavy bass beat.”

Prevention is always better than cure and prospective buyers should not be shy to visit a home they like the look of at different times of the day and week to check the noise levels and other potential irritants before deciding to buy.