'Kerb appeal' affecting property prices

Living next door to a lorry driver or someone who keeps a caravan in their drive can knock thousands of pounds off the value of your home, UK research warned today.

Property website assertahome.com said having an HGV lorry parked next to a house could knock around 16% off its value, the equivalent of £24,000 (€35,680) on the average property worth £150,000 (€223,000).