Fixtures are items in a building or on land which legally are considered to have become part of the land and are, therefore, subject to any contract for the sale of that land. Fittings are items which are not treated as having become part of the land and so are not subject to any contract for the sale of that land, unless the contract specifically includes them. Items which are physically attached to the house or land,such as fixed shelving or fitted cupboards, are usually fixtures. Items which are not fixed are usually fittings.
Items that are either fixed to, or fitted within the property that are usually included in the sale price. What about the fixtures and fittings? It's important that you know what's included in or excluded from the sale price. This is often the main cause of disagreement, and it's therefore advisable to check thoroughly the fixtures and fittings list, perhaps visiting the property again to go through this with the seller. Floorplans A plan drawing of the layout of the property. Freehold Where the owner of a property also owns the land upon which it is built, free from any lease. Therefore no ground rent is payable. Back to the top Gazumping Where the vendor decides to take a higher offer than one he/she has already accepted. Back to the top Hyperlink A link between two connected topics on different web pages. Back to the top Internet Service Provider A company providing access to the internet, as well as other internet-related services.
A term for all non-structural items included in the property purchase e.g. carpets, curtains.
Any household items or household equipment that are permanently attached to your building.
The seller is required to complete a detailed form about fixtures and fitting prior to exchange of contract which subsequently becomes incorporated into the contract. It is the client who must complete this form thereby helping to ensure that we are able to offer the cheapest conveyancing possible. This is to ensure that there are no disputes as to what is and what is not included in the sale. Fixtures are generally referred to as items that have effectively become part of the fabric of the building and fittings are items that are less securely attached.
All non-structural items included in the purchase of a property.
Items usually provided in a letting - curtains, carpets, blinds, light fittings, kitchen units, appliances, (in the case of some lettings there will beds, chairs, tables and other items of fixtures and fittings provided). It is advisable to always check as to what is provided and not to assume that items will be provided.
items which are attached to a property, and so are legally part of the property and the sale price
A list of the items at the property, which are either included or excluded from the agreed price.
Any items that are to be included in the sale, e.g. carpets, curtains, curtain rails, wall lights, cooker etc.
A property is sold together with all fixtures and fittings of a permanent nature situated thereat. Generally fixtures and fittings include anything which is attached to the property or which by virtue of its considerable mass accedes to the property.
All items in the home that are not part of the actual building
There may be bits in the house that you want included in the sale like carpets door handles light fittings etc.