Autonomous said:It's very common for a flat lease to contain a clause specifically prohibiting bare floorboards. If so, a letter to the freeholder (+/- the leaseholder above) might be a cheaper option than industrial noise insulation measures...
Just a thought.
another thought: check you contents insurance to see if you're eligible for legal advice/help. Might be of help when/if you're going to 'ask' neighbours to reduce the noise level