Fixtures and fittings list

pawpurrs

My only concern was not wishing to upset the vendor over it, I wouldnt pay for them though.

Doozergirl

Why would the vendor be upset if they'd told you things were included? They may not remember what they said to whom or they're probably just trying it on; I would!

What's the worst that can happen? They continue to ask for the money, you say no and they end up leaving it anyway, most likely.

Doozergirl

After nearly breaking my skull trying to get a brand new fridge up three huge flights of stairs into the flat, I'm asking the buyer for £150 for it. Do I care if they pay? The only way I'm taking it back down is by tipping it out of the window :rotfl:

I'd rather save them the cost, needless to say.

Mrs_pbradley936

I can promise you that the Estate Agent details do not form part of the contract. I have been involved in a case for 12 years over this and it is still not settled.

But back to your point, if you believed that certain items would be included in the sale price I would say so before you get much further. If they are items that you would not choose yourself but will tide you over until you get around to changing them you will not be willing to pay as much as if the items are perfect for you. I think that is worth a phone call by way of explanation. I would not want to pay a couple of grand for tosh I was not intending to keep.

johnofhertford

Well if your offer was based on the assumption that these items were included and they're not, you can always say that you are going to withdraw your offer. Your vendor may back down, particularly if they've had the house on the market for a long time. Of course they may also decide to pull out completely and stay put. You could also make a counter offer. If you still want the house at the offer price plus some or all of the F&F then pay.

If you decide to take the house but not the F&F then insist that the vendor makes good any damage done when removing them, e.g. holes created by removing curtain poles must be filled etc. Sometimes the hassle of this will put people off.

The last house I bought the people took the picture hooks with them!

Mrs_pbradley936

johnofhertford wrote:

The last house I bought the people took the picture hooks with them!

I moved in once and the people moving out had taken the light bulbs with them!

pawpurrs

They have said they are taking the picture hooks too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Im not going to back out over a few odds and sods that would be silly, especially considering costs incurred to date!

Just dont like the fact they have gone back on what they said was included. Still not sure of its even worth upsetting people over, but think I will have a word with the EA.

johnofhertford

pbradley936 wrote:

I moved in once and the people moving out had taken the light bulbs with them!

The checklist now says that light bulbs must be left behind. Mind you, if they're energy efficient bulbs it could all ad up!

johnofhertford

pawpurrs wrote:

They have said they are taking the picture hooks too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Im not going to back out over a few odds and sods that would be silly, especially considering costs incurred to date!

Just dont like the fact they have gone back on what they said was included. Still not sure of its even worth upsetting people over, but think I will have a word with the EA.

Sounds like you want the house, and you're willing to pay a bit more, so you'll end up paying, but maybe you can come to some agreement about the amount.

pawpurrs

johnofhertford wrote:

The checklist now says that light bulbs must be left behind. Mind you, if they're energy efficient bulbs it could all ad up!

just swap energy saving ones for cheepies and take the energy savers with you