Love thy neighbour but be ready for insurance claims

COMMON neighbour disputes could cost homeowners dear and winter makes potential fallout even worse.

- Edited by Harvey Jones email: [e-mail]

Colder months bring more burst pipes, heating fires and storm damage, turning small disagreements into costly repairs.

Reports suggest more than 90% of Brits had issues with a neighbour in the past 18 months, from noise complaints to overhanging trees.

Some of the costliest incidents include fire damage, Japanese knotweed, fallen trees, water leaks, fence damage and broken windows.