One can meet the neighbor before the relocation proper. Befriending them is the best way to adjust to your new place quicker. They can welcome you around and give tips on how things work. They are also the best resources to get to know the area very well. In fact, they are better than Internet resources or even guides, as they can speak based on experience. Lucky for you, if you have a neighbor, who has spent years living in the same place. You can definitely, get a lot of tips from them.