“Noisy neighbours, dirty carpets and cracked pavements are among the top 10 'horrors' that stop people from buying a home.”

Full list:

1. Noisy neighbours

2. Dirty carpets

3. Signs of mice

4. Bad smells

5. No trust/fear of being gazumped

6. Filthy bathroom/kitchen

7. House viewings cancelled late

8. Cracked pavements outside

9. Transport noise

10. Overgrown garden