F Is For Fixtures & Fittings
If you've ever bought or sold a house, you're almost certain to have come across the phrase 'FIXTURES & FITTINGS'.
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The negotiations on this topic can often be fairly contentious 😬, so it's important to know the distinction between the two and how to approach this aspect of the property selling/buying process!
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FIXTURES are generally items that are 'fixed' or attached to a property such as:
+ Boilers and radiators
+ Built-in wardrobes/cupboards
+ Bathroom suites
+ Kitchen units
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FITTINGS are items which aren't fixed to a property, other than by nail or screw for example:
+ Carpets, curtains and curtain rails
+ Free-standing furniture
+ Free-standing appliances
+ Mirrors and lampshades
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So how can you ensure that both parties are onside when it comes to what stays and what goes?
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Firstly, get an inventory drawn up at the outset to confirm which fixtures and fittings will be included in the sale and which will not.
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Be friendly, calm and polite when negotiating.
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Don't make unreasonable demands! Think about what you really want/need and go from there...
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Make sure that you get an agreement in writing!
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The negotiations on this topic can often be fairly contentious 😬, so it's important to know the distinction between the two and how to approach this aspect of the property selling/buying process!
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
FIXTURES are generally items that are 'fixed' or attached to a property such as:
+ Boilers and radiators
+ Built-in wardrobes/cupboards
+ Bathroom suites
+ Kitchen units
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
FITTINGS are items which aren't fixed to a property, other than by nail or screw for example:
+ Carpets, curtains and curtain rails
+ Free-standing furniture
+ Free-standing appliances
+ Mirrors and lampshades
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So how can you ensure that both parties are onside when it comes to what stays and what goes?
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Firstly, get an inventory drawn up at the outset to confirm which fixtures and fittings will be included in the sale and which will not.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Be friendly, calm and polite when negotiating.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Don't make unreasonable demands! Think about what you really want/need and go from there...
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Make sure that you get an agreement in writing!
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