Would this put you off buying?

Newly_retired

My neighbour has asked me if he can install an EV charging point on the side of my house, linked of course into his own electricity supply. I want to refuse, as I think it might cause problems if/when I want to sell my house. Am I right to be concerned? Would it put you off buying and why?

Combenew

I don't know if it would put me off buying but you're right that it may cause issues. I think I'd refuse 

Emmia

Why can't he install it wholly on his own property? I'd refuse as it gives him a reason to access your property.

FreeBear

You can get posts to mount an EV charger to (eg https://evchargerpost.com/ )

There are also boxes that can be flush fitted in a drive if you don't want a post (can't find a link just yet).

Either option will add to installation costs, but that isn't your problem.

RHemmings

I would also ask him to install it somewhere else. Admittedly the problem is not likely to occur to me being as I'm in a detached, but it just seems potentially problematic to me. Best to give him advice such as the link to evchargerpost.com as per @Freebear. 

400ixl

I assume this is a case of his driveway goes down the side of your house?

A picture would be helpful in this instance.

Is he proposing that it will be externally mounted and the power cable would also be external?

Newly_retired

Our houses are linked detached ie joined by garages, but in steps, not a straight line, so his drive is next to my side wall. He would not need to step on to my property to use it. The alternative is to place the outlet by his front door, which would mean the charging cable stretched across the access to his front door and garage. I can see why he thinks my wall is convenient. 
I have been advised by a property surveyor ( informally ) that this could cause problems down the line when it comes to selling, unless a legal document of some sort is drawn up - at his expense. I think this should put him off. We get on well and he acknowledges that I have the right to refuse. Are there any other potential issues I haven't thought of to put to him?

user1977

Bit odd but I wouldn't view it as a huge deal. Would he be willing to agree that it gets removed whenever you want (e.g. when selling)?

Newly_retired

user1977 said:

Bit odd but I wouldn't view it as a huge deal. Would he be willing to agree that it gets removed whenever you want (e.g. when selling)?

That's the sort of thing that needs putting in writing.

born_again

Newly_retired said:

Our houses are linked detached ie joined by garages, but in steps, not a straight line, so his drive is next to my side wall. He would not need to step on to my property to use it. The alternative is to place the outlet by his front door, which would mean the charging cable stretched across the access to his front door and garage. I can see why he thinks my wall is convenient. 
I have been advised by a property surveyor ( informally ) that this could cause problems down the line when it comes to selling, unless a legal document of some sort is drawn up - at his expense. I think this should put him off. We get on well and he acknowledges that I have the right to refuse. Are there any other potential issues I haven't thought of to put to him?

It should be possible to install it at the side of their garage door, or even better inside the garage & run cable out via a cut out.
I would not want a neighbours EV point on my wall. Sounds like they are doing it for their own convenience.

Just say sorry, check house ins & it will go up, as it is not yours 😜

RelievedSheff

We get on really well with our neighbours but this is not something we would even consider agreeing too. 

If they want the EV charging point then it is their responsibility to find somewhere on their property to mount it.