Selling a terraced bungalow with shared tv aerial

To address the situation delicately, consider framing it as a routine update rather than a legal issue. You might say something like, "I wanted to inform you that the TV aerial setup in my bungalow is being reviewed as part of the property sale process. While it currently benefits all three bungalows, it’s important to note that there isn't a formal agreement regarding this setup. It’s just a friendly arrangement we’ve had, but I wanted to make sure you were aware in case there are any changes." This approach acknowledges the arrangement while clarifying that there’s no legal entitlement involved.

Not quite the same thing, but my neighbour has asked my permission to install an EV charging point on the wall of my house( using his own electricity ). Bearing in mind complications of easements and assumed rights when I eventually come to sell the property, I am going to refuse, even though he is a good friend. Too many potential issues, even if only ‘ on paper’.
I wonder how this shared aerial came into being?

Never heard of people sharing an ariel not even when we had our first house which was a terraced. Each house had its own ariel.

Does this mean because it's plugged into your property that you are paying for the electricity for your neighbours? Also do they have a TV licence as it's you who has the ariel?

Leave it to the estate agent and your solicitor to sort out . If you confront your neighbours they may turn on you and be bad neighbours which you will have to tell any buyers for your property about .

I don’t understand how your system works, so can’t advise on it, other than to suggest that each house has its own aerial. Just wondering, if you’re sharing an aerial, does it mean you have to watch the same programme ?

I am curious about the cabling for this. I’m assuming the aerial is on the roof and cabling comes down through the individual lofts and cavity walls into sockets. Maybe this dates back to a planning issue when the properties were built to restrict the amount of roof “furniture” because aerials on bungalows are more visible. What other reason could there be? I have never heard of a shared aerial outside of apartments.

I think Astitchintime is right and you are powering the booster. I wonder if there are any easements attached to your property with regard to this? An easement is a legal term for a type of property right that allows another person access to a specific part of your property without possession - say, for example, the booster box failed while you were absent from the property. Would a neighbour have a right to enter your property to have it fixed? That you solictor is saying neighbours have no legal right to this service is making me think there aren’t but do double check. There has to be a reason things were set up in this way. Have your solicitor check whether there are any planning restrictions which would prevent the other properties having a separate aerial installed.

I would tell the neighbours that you cannot sell your house with the shared aerial therefor they will have to get their own, you can even look up a firm that does it for them if you want to.

Asked my solicitor for advice, but no reply as yet.

What does your solicitor advise you to do?

Well I have warned the buyers, through their solicitor's questionnaire about the property.

The new owner may not even want an aerial, if they only want to watch Netflix for example.
I think you need to warn them.

Helpful replies, thank you. Please keep them coming.

Unplug it. Job done.

It does sound as though the OP is providing a booster box for the other two properties, these plug into the mains and do incur a cost for energy so it would be hugely unfair to expect a new owner to continue this. Surely, it can't be difficult for the two remaining residents to make their own arrangements for installation of independent TV aerials?

They may be grateful you've raised the issue

Isn't it better for the neighbours to have their own aerial?