What can i take from my old house ?

lush_walrus

You do need to ensure that all electrics are left without bare wire though and that there are light bulbs in place where fittings have been removed. Its also good practice to fill any holes left by removing fittings and patch in the paint.

silvercar

I know that ceiling light fittings have to be replaced with a ceiling rose etc but what about wall fittings? When we moved to our current house there ceiling roses were in place but there were wires coming out of the walls. Then (1993) they claimed that there was no such thing as wall roses and as we had said we wouldn't pay extra for the wall lights they were entitled to take them.
Hope to move soon and would be very interested to know if the seller is obliged to leave the wall lights.

c00per101

Are you thinking of taking your kitchen appliances?

I'm just about to accept an offer on my flat and as it's lower than the asking price I'm thinking of taking my built in appliances, basically the fridge washing machine and cooker as these were all really expensive, does this seem tight?

John_M_Business

c00per101 wrote:

Are you thinking of taking your kitchen appliances?

I'm just about to accept an offer on my flat and as it's lower than the asking price I'm thinking of taking my built in appliances, basically the fridge washing machine and cooker as these were all really expensive, does this seem tight?

Anything free-standing, you can take unless you came to an agreement (I think your washing machine almost certainly is)... anything built in you could take but I think the buyer would have reason to feel short-changed. So, I'd suggest that you at least send a list through of what you're planning to take (post exchange) and see what the buyer will offer you on.

For the record, I took both my washing machine and fridge - but both were free standing (and expensive). I informed the buyer that I was taking them unless otherwise offered. They offered me £500 for both AND an expensive light. I said 'no' - so I took them...

c00per101

Anything free-standing, you can take unless you came to an agreement (I think your washing machine almost certainly is)... anything built in you could take but I think the buyer would have reason to feel short-changed. So, I'd suggest that you at least send a list through of what you're planning to take (post exchange) and see what the buyer will offer you on.

All of my appliances are built under so they were really expensive. I think I will leave the gas hob but take the rest. I will put this on the solicitors form so that they will know, it's up to them to arrange replacements.

With the amount below the asking price they should have more than enough to but new ones!

suki1964

If they are fitted/built in then your buyer would be right to expect them to be included in the price and indeed if you advertised a fitted kitchen with blah blah blah then you do have to leave them. Free standing and then you can take them or offer to sell as an extra

silvercar

With the amount below the asking price they should have more than enough to but new ones!

That presumes they could have afforded the asking price in the first place.

They may be paying you the maximum they can afford.

Before exchange you will have completed a solicitor's form asking what you are taking. Unless you have ticked the boxes that you are taking certain items you HAVE to leave anything fitted behind.

Poppy9

c00per101 wrote:

Are you thinking of taking your kitchen appliances?

I'm just about to accept an offer on my flat and as it's lower than the asking price I'm thinking of taking my built in appliances, basically the fridge washing machine and cooker as these were all really expensive, does this seem tight?

Yes and a deal breaker if as you say they are built in. A property is only worth what someone will pay so the asking price is really irrelevant. If you want to hang on for a higher offer and leave the appliances that is upto you. I have never offered to buy appliances/fittings from sellers. If they want to take them I tell them I will reduce my offer to buy replacements or pull out. Currently its a buyers market so they are calling the shots. You should pass on your reduction on the house/flat you are buying next so you don't lose out to much.

Suzi.Q_3

c00per101 wrote:

Are you thinking of taking your kitchen appliances?

I'm just about to accept an offer on my flat and as it's lower than the asking price I'm thinking of taking my built in appliances, basically the fridge washing machine and cooker as these were all really expensive, does this seem tight?

If they're mentioned in the estate agents details you have to leave them. I think it would be tight to take them if they are fitted appliances.

socks_uk

I have 2 Ikea (Bertby) iluminated wall display cabinets that hold my daughter's collectable shoes. I have told all viewers that I will leave them, only if at the time of sale, we can go back to Ikea and buy new ones.

It would be harder for me to take the cabinets down off the wall, sort out the screw holes, dismantle the 18 little glass shelves and transport them all to the new house than to drive to Ikea and buy 2 new ones.

Anyway, they look good and will probably help sell the house.

Jill