{"id":2468,"date":"2015-06-09T08:54:27","date_gmt":"2015-06-09T08:54:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/selling-your-home-expert-advice\/"},"modified":"2018-02-21T10:54:12","modified_gmt":"2018-02-21T10:54:12","slug":"selling-your-home-expert-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/selling-your-home-expert-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"Selling Your Home, Expert Advice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p><!-- \/* Font Definitions *\/ @font-face {font-family:Cambria; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} \/* Style Definitions *\/ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:\"\"; margin:0cm; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:\"Times New Roman\"; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:\"Times New Roman\"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language:EN-US;} @page Section1 {size:595.0pt 842.0pt; margin:72.0pt 90.0pt 72.0pt 90.0pt; mso-header-margin:35.4pt; mso-footer-margin:35.4pt; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --><a title=\"\" href=\"www.harrisonmurray.co.uk\" target=\"\"><img src=\"http:\/\/www.dial-a-handyman.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/DIY.jpg\" alt=\"Selling Homes Advice\" align=\"none\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">The final stages of the selling process are to many a mystery to many first time buyers questions ranging from what is actually included in the sale are foremost. <a title=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/harrisonmurray.co.uk\" target=\"\">Harrison Murray estate agency <\/a>covering locations in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire and Leicestershire. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\"><br \/>\nNick Salmon, Head of Estate Agency <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u201cThere is no doubt that the issue of fixtures and fittings can be very contentious, particularly as there is no law that outlines what should be left in or removed from the <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"houses\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/house\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/house;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.03jm5;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/House\" >house<\/a> once it has been sold.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Legally, the seller isn\u2019t obliged to leave any fixtures or fittings \u2013 and some have been known to unscrew all the light bulbs and even dig up plants from the garden prior to their departure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">This may not be illegal, but would probably cause upset to the buyer if they were unaware!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">It is really a case of common sense, and we advise sellers to draw up an inventory stating what is included in the price and what they intend to take. Ideally this should be done early on in the sale process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Without an inventory it is assumed that fixtures will be left but fittings removed unless previously included in the agent\u2019s details.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Conflict between seller and buyer can be avoided by creating an inventory that states exactly what is included in the sale price and what will be removed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Think about which fixtures and fittings you actually need. There is no point in arguing to keep a particular curtain rail if you are just going to get rid of it later on. Ensure you have everything in writing and agreed \u2013 and above all, be friendly. The other party is much more likely to accommodate your wishes if they like you!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">The general rule of thumb is that a fixture is understood to be any item that is permanently fixed to the structure of the <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/building\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/building;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.0cgh4;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Building\" >building<\/a> and a fitting is an item that is free standing or hung by a nail or a hook.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">For example:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Fixtures<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">&#8211;<span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Light fittings<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">&#8211;<span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Central heating boilers \/ radiators<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">&#8211;<span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/kitchen\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/kitchen;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.0d4wf;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Kitchen\" >Kitchen<\/a> units<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">&#8211;<span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Bathroom suites<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">&#8211;<span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Plugs<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">&#8211;<span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Murals<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">&#8211;<span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Built-in wardrobes and cupboards<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Fittings<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">&#8211;<span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Carpets<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">&#8211;<span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Curtains and curtain rails<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">&#8211;<span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Free standing ovens, fridges and washing machines<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">&#8211;<span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Lampshades<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">&#8211;<span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Bed \/ sofas and other free standing items of furniture<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">&#8211;<span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Television aerials and satellite dishes<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">&#8211;<span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Paintings or mirrors that are not bolted but hung or screwed to a wall.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Source: Harrison Murray <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Estate agent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/estate-agent\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/estate_agent;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.02dzpr;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Estate_agent\" >estate agents<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The final stages of the selling process are to many a mystery to many first time buyers questions ranging from what is actually included in the sale are foremost. Harrison Murray estate agency covering locations in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire<span class=\"ellipsis\">&hellip;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/selling-your-home-expert-advice\/\">Read more &#8250;<\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- end of .read-more --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":41,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wl_entities_gutenberg":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","spay_email":""},"categories":[16,8],"tags":[],"wl_entity_type":[602],"modified_by":null,"_wl_alt_label":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","wl:entity_url":"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/post\/selling_your_home__expert_advice","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2468"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/41"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2468"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2468\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15436,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2468\/revisions\/15436"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2468"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2468"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2468"},{"taxonomy":"wl_entity_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wl_entity_type?post=2468"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}