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For the last 4 weeks, a good friend of mine has been renting a very plush ground floor apartment in Marbella. within one of the most renowned luxury developments on the Costa del Sol. On first impressions, it seems that he has the lot – 24 hour security, walking distance to plenty of amenities, stunning landscaped gardens, and an apartment that is as luxurious as it is spacious.

After just a month, he is seriously thinking of cancelling his 11 month rental contract with the landlord and the letting agent. The reason? He hasn´t had a decent night´s sleep since he moved in. Let me explain.

The problem is not the apartment in Marbella or the urbanisation, or indeed the specification or the location.

The problem is the guy upstairs. My friend´s neighbour on the first floor insists on wearing hard-soled shoes while walking around his apartment. Sounds innocent enough? Continue reading »