Overview
- The neighbour offered £5,000 to buy the driveway that provides the only access to both houses, according to the homeowner's Reddit post.
- The owner asked for legal and practical advice on Reddit and received many replies warning that selling the drive would 'massively downgrade' the property's value.
- Commenters said losing ownership could make current and future occupants dependent on the neighbour's goodwill and could harm the home's appeal to buyers and lenders.
- After reading the feedback the homeowner announced they would not sell the driveway and no sale or legal transfer has taken place.
- Experts and coverage note that access rights, easements and Land Registry title changes are material to conveyancing and that off-street parking typically increases a UK home's resale value, so owners faced with similar offers should consult a solicitor and review title documents first.