About 3 years ago, due to work, I had to relocate from Bristol to Reading. After spending a few weeks viewing properties, I found a studio flat that was within my price range and was close to work.

Not being in the best area and being right in the middle of town were things that I was prepared for. I knew it was going to be different to what I was used to, but, I had my computer and my tv and it was ideal for work, only 5 minutes walk.

For a long time I didn't even see anyone else that lives in the building. When I did it was my neighbour who lives below me. Although seeming a little strange and not being able to speak english very well (he's spanish) he seemed ok. He told me how quiet I was compared to the previous tenants. He seemed intent on making me think that the person who lives in the flat above me was a dangerous mental patient, as usual I took all of this with a pinch of salt.

This carried on for months, each time I saw him he told me what a great neighbour I was.. he even wrote me little notes (it's a shame I didn't keep them). When my first christmas in the flat came he even sent me a card and a little cake.

From then onwards it all went downhill. I didn't change anything, but it seems that he must have got used to the little amount of noise and suddenly decided that even I was too loud for him now.......................