Top signs of a good neighbour - including watering your garden when you're away
dailystar.co.ukSigns of a good neighbour include taking the bins in, accepting deliveries, and keeping an eye on the property when the owners are on holiday.A study of 2,000 adults revealed that watering plants and giving advance warning of a party are among the top 30 signs next-door is decent.Offering to help with DIY and gardening tasks, assisting with carrying in shopping bags, and being a good listener if a neighbour is opening up to them, also featured in the list.It emerged more than three-quarters (77%) believe their street has some good neighbours – while a confident 92% feel they are personally a great person to live next to.The research, commissioned by Warburtons, found Brits say “hello” or similar to people on their street six times a week – almost daily.One in five believe the pandemic helped bring them closer to their neighbours, with 18% now more invested in their community than ever before.It also emerged 14% are happier to open up to others in their community since the pandemic, with one in four discussing the rising cost of living.One in six have given or received advice from their neighbours in relation to saving money, with 26% relying on them more than ever when it comes to trying to save the pennies.This includes borrowing items from a neighbour instead of buying them new (18%), and teaming up on a food shop to save on costs (14%).Despite financial struggles, a quarter donate an average of £20 a month to community initiatives – including local charities, fundraising events and neighbourhood watch – while 18% are involved in other ways.And while older Brits would traditionally call upon others for a “cup of sugar”, modern day versions of this include asking neighbours for DIY tools, coffee, phone chargers – and.
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