About this episode

In this episode, Ed and Andrew conduct a sound test in a townhouse to evaluate noise levels and soundproofing effectiveness.

Audio warning: Expect some yelling, singing, and occasional loud moments. Please check your volume, especially if you're listening on headphones. The internet says townhouse walls are paper-thin ... that you'll hear your neighbours snore, argue, and blast music all night. So we took two decibel meters and two speakers into a brand-new townhouse ... and put it to the test. In this episode, Ed and Andrew run a real-world sound test. You'll learn: Whether you really can hear your neighbours through a townhouse wall What the soundproofing rules actually require What the decibel meters revealed at every level, from quiet chat to loud music The verdict? Don't judge a townhouse by the comments section. The walls are a lot quieter than you think. Book a meeting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to start your path to financial freedom with a detailed financial plan for $0. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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